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- Idioms and Phrases I – An idiom is a phrase wherein the words when used together, have a meaning different from the dictionary definitions of individual words
- To Solve idioms and phases question one should break the word into component parts & identify the idioms, phrases.
- In Idioms words together have a meaning which is different from their individual dictionary meaning.
- Some proverbs/idioms are given below together with their meanings. Choose the correct meaning of proverb/idiom, If there is no correct meaning given, E (i.e.) ‘None of these’ will be the answer.
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Idioms and Phrases I - Question and Answers
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Question 1
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Having sold off his factory, he is now a gentleman at large.
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Has no serious occupation
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Is living comfortably
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Is respected by everybody
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Is held in high esteem
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Question 2
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Though he has lot of money, yet all his plans are built upon sand.
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established on insecure foundations
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based on inexperience
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resting on cheap material
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resting on immature ideas
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Question 3
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His plan was so complicated that it floored his listeners.
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entertained
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puzzled
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annoyed
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encouraged
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Question 4
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There has been bad blood between the two communities even before shouting.
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Impure blood
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Ill feeling
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Bloody fights
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Quarrels
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Question 5
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The curious neighbours were disappointed as the young couple's quarrel was just a storm in a tea cup.
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violent quarrel
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fuss about a trifle
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brittle situation
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quarrel about tea cups
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Question 6
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Mohan always keeps himself to himself
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Is too busy
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Is selfish
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Is unsociable
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Does not take sides
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Question 7
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While the ladies continued their small talk in the drawing room, I felt bored.
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whispering
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backbiting
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gossip
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light conversation
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Question 8
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My car broke down on way to the railway station.
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stopped
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met with an accident
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ran out of petrol
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failed to work
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Question 9
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My father strained every nerve to enable me to get settled in life.
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worked very hard
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spent a huge amount
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tried all tricks
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bribed several persons
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Question 10
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He went back on his promise to vote for me.
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withdrew
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forgot
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reinforced
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supported
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Question 11
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The old beggar ran amuck and began to throw stones at the passerby.
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became desperate
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ran about wildly
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become annoyed
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felt disgusted
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Question 12
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I cannot conceive of a time when I was without a refrigerator
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Imagine
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Give birth
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Understand
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Depend
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Question 13
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Harassed by repeated acts of injustice. he decided to put his foot down.
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not to yield
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resign
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to accept the proposal unconditionally
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withdraw
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Question 14
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The class could not keep a straight face on hearing the strange pronunciation of the new teacher.
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remain silent
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remain serious
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remain mute
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remain disturbed
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Question 15
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The parliamentary inquiry into the Bofors deal did not bring to light any startling facts.
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Prove
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Probe
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Highlight
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Disclose
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Question 16
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His speech went down well with the majority of the audience.
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found acceptance with
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was attentively listened to by
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was appreciated by
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was applauded by
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Question 17
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Rohit has bitten off more than he can chew.
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Is trying to do much
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Is very greedy
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Is always hungry
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Has little regard for others
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Question 18
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The detective left no stone unturned to trace the culprit.
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took no pains
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did very irrelevant things
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resorted to illegitimate practices
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used all available means
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Question 19
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In spite of the immense pressure exerted by the militants, the Government has decided not to give in.
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accede
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yield
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oblige
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confirm
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Question 20
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Their business is now on its last legs.
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About to fructify
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About to perish
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About to produce results
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About to take off
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Question 21
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He believes in the policy of making hay while the sun shines.
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giving bribes to get his work done
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seeking advice from one and all
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helping those who help him
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making the best use of a favourable situation
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Question 22
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His friends advised him to be fair and square in his dealings.
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Careful
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Considerate
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Polite
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Upright
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Question 23
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It is high time that India did something about the population problem.
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already late
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appropriate time
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desired occasion
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auspicious moment
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Question 24
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He is always standing up for the weak and oppressed.
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Boosting the claims of
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Championing the cause of
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Seeking help of others for
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Moving about with
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Question 25
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Turban is in vogue in some communities.
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in fashion
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out of use
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vaguely used
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never used
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Question 26
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I requested him to put in a word for me.
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introduce
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assist
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support
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recommend
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Question 27
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The dacoit murdered the man in cold blood.
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coldly
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boldly
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ruthlessly
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deliberately
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Question 28
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He is always picking holes in every project.
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creating problems in
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finding fault with
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suggesting improvement in
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asking irrelevant questions on
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Question 29
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Pt. Nehru was born with a silver spoon in his mouth.
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born in a middle class family
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born in a wealthy family
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born in a royal family
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born in a family of nationalists
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Question 30
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The arrival of the mother-in-law in the family proved a rift in the lute.
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caused unnecessary worries
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brought about disharmony
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caused a pleasant atmosphere
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brought about a disciplined atmosphere
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Question 31
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The prince did not take after the king.
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run after
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follow
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precede
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resemble
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Question 32
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Don't lose patience, things will improve by and by
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soon
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finally
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gradually
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unexpectedly
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Question 33
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Do not imagine that Dharmendra is really sorry that his wife died. Those are only crocodile tears.
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Pretended sorrow
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Tears a crocodile
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A weeping crocodile
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Mild regret
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Question 34
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The P.M has pulled up Orissa partymen.
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elevated
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rewarded
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punished
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reprimanded
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Question 35
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He did me a good turn by recommending me for the post of Vice Principal.
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returned my kindness
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did an act of kindness
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improved my prospects
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became suddenly good
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Question 36
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Having sold off his factory, he is now a gentleman at large.
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Has no serious occupation
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Is living comfortably
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Is respected by everybody
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Is held in high esteem
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Question 37
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Though he has lot of money, yet all his plans are built upon sand.
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established on insecure foundations
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based on inexperience
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resting on cheap material
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resting on immature ideas
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