Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom which is underlined in the sentence.

The reputed company is in the red due to the recession.

In the following questions, an idiom/phrase has been underlined in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the given idiom/phrase. 

The Kenyan team proved to be the dark horse in the ICC World Cup Cricket.

Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the underlined idiom in the following sentence. 

 The bankrupt organisation has been handed over to its new owners, lock, stock and barrels. 

In the following questions, an idiom/phrase has been underlined in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the given idiom/phrase. 

The chairman had to eat a humble pie after the workers decided to go on strike to protest against the biased promotions. 

Directions: In the following question, alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase underlined in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.

We must work with all our might and main, otherwise, we cannot succeed. 

Choose the option that best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase underlined in the following sentence.

We wanted to give Rita a surprise party, but John let the cat out of the bag.

In the following questions, an idiom/phrase has been underlined in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the given idiom/phrase. 

Great men never put on airs; their humility brings them laurels.

Directions: In the following question, alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase underlined in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.

She could never measure up to her parents' expectations. 

In the following questions, an idiom/phrase has been underlined in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the given idiom/phrase. 

Going abroad for a holiday was out of the question.