Since he knew what would happen, he should be left to stew in his own juice.
Correct answer D. Suffer for his own act
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Companies producing goods play to the gallery to boost their sales.
Correct answer C. attempt to appeal to popular taste
Although he has failed in the written examination, he is using backstairs influence to get the job.
Correct answer D. Secret and unfair influence
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When he heard that he had once again not been selected he lost heart.
Correct answer D. became discouraged
The cricket match proved to be a big draw.
Correct answer B. a huge attraction
This matter has been hanging fire for the last many months and must therefore be decided one way or the other.
Correct answer A. going on slowly
Sobhraj could be easily arrested because the police were tipped off in a advance.
Correct answer C. Given advance information
To set one’s face against
Correct answer A. To oppose with determination
What does the idiom “to hit the nail right on the head” mean?
Correct answer A. To say something that is exactly right or completely true
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To smell a rat
Correct answer C. To suspect foul dealings
A man of straw
Correct answer A. A man of no substance
A black sheep
Correct answer E. None of these
To beg the question
Correct answer B. To take for granted
To play second fiddle
Correct answer C. To support the role and view of another person
To leave someone in the lurch
Correct answer D. To desert someone in his difficulties
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What does the idiom “to pick holes” mean?
Correct answer C. To criticise someone
To put one’s hand to plough
Correct answer B. To take a difficult task
To be above board
Correct answer B. To be honest in any business deal
To end in smoke
Correct answer B. To ruin oneself
To cry wolf
Correct answer B. To give false alarm