CET Idioms and Phrases Questions with Solutions – Page 6
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A proverb/idiom is given below. Choose the correct meaning of proverb/idiom from the given alternatives.
To cry wolf
- To listen eagerly
- To give false alarm
- To turn pale
- To keep off starvation
- To take a difficult task
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Answer: B. To give false alarm
A proverb/idiom is given below. Choose the correct meaning of proverb/idiom from the given alternatives.
throw down the gauntlet
- To refer to
- To issue a challenge
- To raise objections
- To be discussed
- To put someone at ease
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Answer: B. To issue a challenge
A proverb/idiom is given below. Choose the correct meaning of proverb/idiom from the given alternatives.
A black sheep
- an odd or disreputable member of a group
- An unlucky person
- An ugly person
- A partner who takes no share of the profits
- A worthy fellow
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Answer: A. an odd or disreputable member of a group
A proverb/idiom is given below. Choose the correct meaning of proverb/idiom from the given alternatives.
To smell a rat
- To see signs of plague epidemic
- To get bad smell of a bad dead rat
- To suspect foul dealings
- To be in a bad mood
- To teach someone a lesson
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Answer: C. To suspect foul dealings
A proverb/idiom is given below. Choose the correct meaning of proverb/idiom from the given alternatives.
To hit the nail right on the head
- To do the right thing
- To destroy one's reputation
- To announce one's fixed views
- To look at one steadily
- To judge by appearance
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Answer: A. To do the right thing