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Question 2121. For each of the following sentences four alternatives are given. You are required to choose the correct meaning of the idiom or phrase given or underlined in the sentence. To bite one's lips

To laugh at others
repress an emotion
To feel sorry
To have doubt

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Answer: Option B. -> repress an emotion

Question 2122. For each of the following sentences four alternatives are given. You are required to choose the correct meaning of the idiom or phrase given or underlined in the sentence. To fight to the bitter end

To die fighting
To fight to the last point of enemy position
To carry on a contest regardless of consequences
To fight the poison-tipped arrows

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Answer: Option C. -> To carry on a contest regardless of consequences

Question 2123. For each of the following sentences four alternatives are given. You are required to choose the correct meaning of the idiom or phrase given or underlined in the sentence. To worship the rising sun

To indulge in flattery
To honour the promising people
To welcome the coming events
To honour a man who is coming into office

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Answer: Option D. -> To honour a man who is coming into office

Question 2124. For each of the following sentences four alternatives are given. You are required to choose the correct meaning of the idiom or phrase given or underlined in the sentence. Foar in the mouth

To be in the extreme hatred
Bitten by a snake
To reveal the secret
To be furious

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Answer: Option A. -> To be in the extreme hatred

Question 2125. For each of the following sentences four alternatives are given. You are required to choose the correct meaning of the idiom or phrase given or underlined in the sentence. To flog a dead horse

To revive old memories
To revise interest in an old subject
To act in a foolish way
To waste one's efforts

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Answer: Option D. -> To waste one's efforts

Question 2126. For each of the following sentences four alternatives are given. You are required to choose the correct meaning of the idiom or phrase given or underlined in the sentence. French leave

Casual leave
Absence without permission
Leave on the pretext of illness
Long absence

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Answer: Option B. -> Absence without permission

Question 2127. For each of the following sentences four alternatives are given. You are required to choose the correct meaning of the idiom or phrase given or underlined in the sentence. To give a false colouring

To submit the false report
To be dishonest
To conceal the facts
To misrepresent

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Answer: Option D. -> To misrepresent

Question 2128. For each of the following sentences four alternatives are given. You are required to choose the correct meaning of the idiom or phrase given or underlined in the sentence. Within an ace of

Within one's reach
Narrowly
Very near
Within the hitting range

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Answer: Option B. -> Narrowly

Question 2129. For each of the following sentences four alternatives are given. You are required to choose the correct meaning of the idiom or phrase given or underlined in the sentence. To make umbrage

To be offended
To be satisfied
To be pleased
To feel depressed

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Answer: Option A. -> To be offended

Question 2130. For each of the following sentences four alternatives are given. You are required to choose the correct meaning of the idiom or phrase given or underlined in the sentence. Hush money