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Direction: In the following questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase in bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase as your answer.

  1. Tripti gave her report quoting chapter and verse.








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    chapter and verse : the exact details of something, especially by the exact place where particular information may be found.
    ● I can’t give chapter and verse, but that’s the rough outline of our legal position. The best option is provided minute details

    Correct Option: D

    chapter and verse : the exact details of something, especially by the exact place where particular information may be found.
    ● I can’t give chapter and verse, but that’s the rough outline of our legal position. The best option is provided minute details

  1. Russel Peters really brought the house down with his spectacular performance at the Club yesterday.








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    bring the house down : to make everyone laugh or cheer, especially at a performance in the theatre.
    ● She really brought down the house with her comedy. The best option is amused the audience greatly

    Correct Option: B

    bring the house down : to make everyone laugh or cheer, especially at a performance in the theatre.
    ● She really brought down the house with her comedy. The best option is amused the audience greatly

  1. He advised her to give a wide berth to malicious people.








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    give somebody/something a wide berth : to not go too near somebody/ something; to avoid somebody/something
    ● He gave the dog a wide berth. The best option is to stay away from

    Correct Option: D

    give somebody/something a wide berth : to not go too near somebody/ something; to avoid somebody/something
    ● He gave the dog a wide berth. The best option is to stay away from

  1. His frequent journeys are telling upon his health.








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    telling : showing effectively; having strong effect.
    ● His sleepless nights are telling upon his performance. The best option is affecting

    Correct Option: D

    telling : showing effectively; having strong effect.
    ● His sleepless nights are telling upon his performance. The best option is affecting

  1. My kith and kin congratulated me on my brilliant success.








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    kith and Kin : friends and relatives.
    ● I sent cards to my kith and kin, inviting them on my 25th Anniversary. The best option is relatives.

    Correct Option: C

    kith and Kin : friends and relatives.
    ● I sent cards to my kith and kin, inviting them on my 25th Anniversary. The best option is relatives.