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Directions: In the following question, a phrase/idiom has been given. From the given options, select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom/phrase.

To make both ends meet

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Important Questions on Previous Years' Questions

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Idioms and Phrases>Chapter 3 - Previous Years' Questions>Exercise>Q 17

Choose the alternative, which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.

To bell the cat 

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Idioms and Phrases>Chapter 3 - Previous Years' Questions>Exercise>Q 18

Choose the alternative, which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. 

Carry weight 

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Idioms and Phrases>Chapter 3 - Previous Years' Questions>Exercise>Q 19

Choose the alternative, which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. 

Turn down

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Idioms and Phrases>Chapter 3 - Previous Years' Questions>Exercise>Q 20

Directions: In the following question, a phrase/idiom has been given. From the given options, select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom/phrase.

Stem the tide 

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Idioms and Phrases>Chapter 3 - Previous Years' Questions>Exercise>Q 21

Choose the alternative, which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.

To read between the lines 

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Idioms and Phrases>Chapter 3 - Previous Years' Questions>Exercise>Q 22

Choose the alternative, which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.

A dark horse 

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Idioms and Phrases>Chapter 3 - Previous Years' Questions>Exercise>Q 23

Choose the alternative, which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. 

Throw cold water 

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Idioms and Phrases>Chapter 3 - Previous Years' Questions>Exercise>Q 24

Choose the alternative, which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.

Under a cloud