Jaya had a chequered career. since I first knew him as an office assistant in the insurance company.
Correct answer A. Had a variety of jobs and experiences
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He was in high spirits when I met him in the restaurant.
Correct answer B. He was very cheerful
In modern democratic societies lynch law seems to have become the spheres of life.
Correct answer A. law of the mob
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He is in the habit of throwing dust in his superiors eyes
Correct answer C. To deceive
The time is running out, you must look sharp.
Correct answer B. make haste
Although both the parents are running the show for the last ten years but their business is now on its last legs.
Correct answer B. About to perish
Vikram said that he has got a problem to square up with the manager.
Correct answer C. settle
When he tells stories about himself, he is inclined to draw the long bow.
Correct answer C. exaggerate
This regular absenteeism is a bad business since on work is being completed.
Correct answer C. An unfortunate event
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The question of abolition of private property is still a moot point.
Correct answer A. undecided
There is no love lost between two neighbours.
Correct answer C. intense dislike
I cannot get along with a man who plays fast and loose.
Correct answer A. behaves in an unreliable and insincere way
I felt that it was a tall order to expect Monisha to go home alone at twelve in the night.
Correct answer B. Too much
In spite of the efforts of all peace loving people, world peace is still a far cry.
Correct answer D. a long way off
Discipline is on the wane in schools and colleges these days.
Correct answer A. declining
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We were in hurry. The road being zigzag we had to cut off a corner to reach in time.
Correct answer B. To take a short cut
I am sure they will fight tooth and nail for their rights.
Correct answer A. with all their might
If you give John all your money, you are likely to burn your fingers.
Correct answer C. suffer
The old father brought home the moral of unity by asking each of his sons to break the bundle of sticks
Correct answer A. emphasised
The new economic policy is likely to run into rough weather.
Correct answer B. encounter difficulties