151. Choose the correct phrasal verb for the underlined word from the options that follow: The Chief guest distributed the prizes.
- B. gave in
- A. gave away
- D. gave over
- C. gave out
व्याख्या: Phrasal verb 'gave away' (give away ka past tense) ka matlab hota hai 'baantna' ya 'vitarit karna'. 'Distributed' ka yahi arth hai.
152. The sales manager tried every trick in the book to sell the flat to my uncle, but they failed -
- D. Stuck in the midway
- B. Not ready to bargain
- C. Try to give the least discount
- A. Try every possible way
व्याख्या: 'Every trick in the book' ka matlab hai 'har sambhav tareeka aazmana' ya 'har daav-pench istemal karna' kisi kaam ko poora karne ke liye.
153. “To be at loggerheads” means :
- D. have large heads
- A. continue in the right direction
- C. be deformed
- B. have a hostile relationship
व्याख्या: 'To be at loggerheads' ka matlab hai 'kattar dushmani hona' ya 'tez asahmati hona'.
154. Choose the most suitable word for the phrase “Fit to drink” :
- C. Venial
- D. Contaminated
- B. Potable
- A. Hard and Saline
व्याख्या: 'Potable' shabd ka arth hai 'peene yogya'. Yeh 'Fit to drink' ke liye ek-shabd hai. 'Contaminated' ka matlab 'dushit' hota hai.
155. Choose the option that best explains the underlined idioms/phrase:The pandemic has made everyone suspect that they are a bit under the weather at all times.
- B. Distressed and depressed
- C. Feeling sick or unhealthy
- D. Open to infection
- A. Out of work
व्याख्या: Muhavara 'under the weather' ka matlab hota hai 'bimar mehsus karna' ya 'tabiyat theek na hona'.
156. In the sentence given, replace the underlined words, choosing the most suitable idiom from the options below:He was arrested without being given a reason.
- B. out and out.
- C. over and above
- D. for no rhyme or reason
- A. at odds and ends
व्याख्या: 'For no rhyme or reason' ka matlab hota hai 'bina kisi karan ke' ya 'bina kisi tark ke'.
157. Choose the correct meaning of the idiom –‘Feeling under the weather’ means –
- A. refreshed
- B. to feel ill
- D. bad weather
- C. rejuvenate
व्याख्या: Is muhavare ka matlab hai 'bimar mehsus karna' ya 'tabiyat nasaz hona'.
158. Give the correct meaning of the underlined Idiom.It was he who put a spoke in my wheel in the execution of my design.
- B. Helped me
- A. Blessed me
- D. Thwarted me
- C. Deeply appealed
व्याख्या: 'To put a spoke in someone's wheel' ka matlab hai 'kisi ke kaam mein baadha daalna' ya 'banta hua kaam bigaadna'. 'Thwarted' ka matlab bhi 'asafal karna' ya 'rokna' hota hai.
159. I always welcome my guests ...........
- C. without rhyme
- D. worthwhile
- A. with a view to
- B. with open arm
व्याख्या: Sahi muhavara 'with open arms' hai, jiska matlab hota hai 'garmajoshi se swagat karna' ya 'khule dil se apnana'.
160. Choose the option that best explains the underlined idioms/phrase:Have a midas touch means:
- B. To be a good middleman
- A. Ability to succeed in everything
- C. Act patiently
- D. Accept defeat gracefully
व्याख्या: 'Midas touch' ka matlab hota hai kisi bhi kaam mein safal hone ki kshamta, ya 'jis cheez ko haath lagao woh sona ban jaaye'. Yeh Raja Midas ki kahani se liya gaya hai.
