He struck several bad patches before he made good.
Correct answer D. Had many professional difficulties
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The thief took to his heels when he saw a policeman on the beat.
Correct answer B. ran away from the scene
The party stalwarts have advised the President to take it lying down for a while.
Correct answer D. to show no reaction
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Women should be paid the same as men when they do the same job, for, surely what is sauce for the goose is sauce for the gander.
Correct answer A. What is thought suitable pay for a man should also be for a woman
Despite the trust bestowed on the minister he turned out to be a snake in the grass during the revolution.
Correct answer A. a secret enemy
He sold his house for a song.
Correct answer C. very cheaply
He is an interesting speaker but tends to go off at a tangent.
Correct answer A. change the subject immediately
He is leaving the country for a good.
Correct answer C. for ever
The popularity of the yesterday’s superstar is on the wane.
Correct answer D. growing less
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Leaders should not only make speeches they should also be prepared to to bell the cat.
Correct answer A. To take lead in danger.
Dowry is a burning question of the day.
Correct answer A. a widely debated issue
Why must you look a gift horse in the mouth?
Correct answer B. find fault with a gift
Sanjay is very different about passing the Civil Services Examination this year.
Correct answer C. Lacking self confidence about
In the organised society of today no individual or nation can plough a lonely furrow.
Correct answer B. do without the help of others
The case was held over due to the great opposition to it.
Correct answer B. postponed
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I did not mind what he was saying, he was only through his hat.
Correct answer A. talking nonsense
He is out and out a reactionary.
Correct answer B. thoroughly
The university will have to shelve its plans for expansion in view of present situation
Correct answer D. postpone
I am afraid he is burning the candle at both ends and ruining his life.
Correct answer C. overtaxing his energies
The project did not appear to hold out bright prospects.
Correct answer C. offer