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Four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase shown in bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative that best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
The soldiers fought tooth and nail to save their country.
(a)Using unfair means
(b)With strength and fury
(c)Only with fair means
(d)With outdated weapons

50% studentsanswered this correctly

Important Questions on Idioms and Phrases
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Chetan is very upset because the new manager always picks on him.

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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 bury the hatchet

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Watch your step.

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Out of the four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given idiom/phrase.
To beat about the bush.

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I am tired of the rat race in the corporate sector.

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Sachin is an indifferent student. He is often all at sea.

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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.
I am waiting for the old man to kick the bucket so that I can get money.

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I had to pull strings to put up a good show.
