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Question 2181. 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 one a long rope

To allow a man to continue his mistakes or crimes
To dismiss
To speak ill of
To get into trouble

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Answer: Option A. -> To allow a man to continue his mistakes or crimes

Question 2182. 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. Hard-pressed

In difficulties
Hard discipline
Insulted
Bewildered

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Answer: Option A. -> In difficulties

Question 2183. 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. A square peg in a round hole

None of these
A scheme that never works
An impossible task
A person unsuited to the position he fills

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Answer: Option D. -> A person unsuited to the position he fills

Question 2184. 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 take somebody for a ride

To deceive or humiliate him/her
To provide entertainment
To exploit a person
To keep company

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Answer: Option A. -> To deceive or humiliate him/her

Question 2185. 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 play on a fiddle

To play upon a musical instrument
To be busy over important matter
To be busy over trifles
To play an important role

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Answer: Option C. -> To be busy over trifles

Question 2186. 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. Spick and span

Outspoken
A ready-made thing
Garrulous
Neat and clean

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Answer: Option D. -> Neat and clean

Question 2187. 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 hit the nail on the head

To catch someone napping
To hit the target
To guess right
To settle the old score

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Answer: Option C. -> To guess right

Question 2188. 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 mind one's P's and Q's

To be careful of one's accounts
To be accurate and precise
To be cautious
To be careful of one's personality

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Answer: Option B. -> To be accurate and precise

Question 2189. 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 cool one's heels

To give no importance to someone
To be kept waiting for sometime
To remain in a comfortable position
To rest for sometime

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Answer: Option B. -> To be kept waiting for sometime

Question 2190. 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 be at one's finger's ends