In the following questions four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase italicised and underlined in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of idiom/phrase.
The secretary and the treasurer are hand in glove with each other.
Answer: A
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He never liked the idea of keeping his wife under his thumb and so he let her do what she liked.
Answer: B
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It is time that professors came down from their ivory towers and studied the real needs of the students.
Answer: A
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The new C.M stuck his neck out today and promised 10kgs. free wheat a month for all rural families.
Answer: B
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Harassed by repeated acts of injustice. he decided to put his foot down.
Answer: A
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The class could not keep a straight face on hearing the strange pronunciation of the new teacher.
Answer: B
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The parliamentary inquiry into the Bofors deal did not bring to light any startling facts.
Answer: D
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In spite of the immense pressure exerted by the militants, the Government has decided not to give in
Answer: B
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Their business is now on its last legs.
Answer: B
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He went back on his promise to vote for me.
Answer: A
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