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Question 2191. 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's ears

To make almost any sacrifice
To refuse to listen
To listen carefully
To incite someone

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Answer: Option C. -> To listen carefully

Question 2192. 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 let the cat out of the bag

To show compassion
To miss a golden opportunity
To give latitude
To tell a secret without intending to do so

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Answer: Option D. -> To tell a secret without intending to do so

Question 2193. 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 put somebody in his place

To turn him out
To give him due respect
To honour him
To make him humble

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Answer: Option D. -> To make him humble

Question 2194. 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 talk shop

To abuse someone
To talk about business or professional affairs
To talk reasonably
To talk nonsense

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Answer: Option B. -> To talk about business or professional affairs

Question 2195. 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 speak daggers

To indulge in voracious talks
None of these
To abuse someone
To speak to a person with hostility

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Answer: Option D. -> To speak to a person with hostility

Question 2196. 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 bear the palm

To accept defeat
To accept a challenge
To endure something
To win

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Answer: Option D. -> To win

Question 2197. 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. Be in the mire

Be uneasy
Be in love
Be in difficulties
Be under debt

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Answer: Option C. -> Be in difficulties

Question 2198. 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 hang up one's hat

To make oneself comfortable in another person's home
To postpone
To surrender
To challenge

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Answer: Option A. -> To make oneself comfortable in another person's home

Question 2199. 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 keep one's head above water

To remain aloof
None of these
To be out of debt
To be cautious

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Answer: Option C. -> To be out of debt

Question 2200. 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 pay off old scores