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Giving all your funds to John will likely cause you to **burn your fingers**.
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Solution: Step 1: The idiom to be interpreted is 'burn your fingers'. Step 2: 'To burn one's fingers' means to suffer unpleasant consequences, typically financial losses or trouble, as a result of a risky or ill-advised action. Step 3: Entrusting all one's money to John is presented as a high-risk action that will lead to negative repercussions. Step 4: Thus, 'suffer' is the closest meaning, indicating the experience of harm, loss, or negative outcomes.
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The old beggar "ran amuck" and started throwing stones at passersby. What does this phrase describe about his behavior?
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Solution: Step 1: Identify the idiom: 'ran amuck' (or 'ran amok'). Step 2: Understand the context: The beggar's behavior involved 'throwing stones at the passerby', indicating uncontrolled and aggressive actions. Step 3: Determine the meaning of the idiom: 'To run amok' (or 'amuck') means to behave in a wild, uncontrolled, and sometimes violent manner. Step 4: Compare with options: - 'became desperate' - While desperation might lead to such behavior, it's not the direct meaning of 'run amuck'. - 'ran about wildly' - Directly matches the meaning of uncontrolled and erratic behavior. - 'become annoyed' - A possible trigger, but not the behavior itself. - 'felt disgusted' - Incorrect emotion. Step 5: Select the correct option: ran about wildly.
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What does the minister imply by saying 'The buck stops here' in a press meet?
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Solution: Step 1: The idiom 'The buck stops here' means that the responsibility stops at this point. Step 2: It implies that the speaker will assume final responsibility and not pass it on further. Step 3: Therefore, the minister conveyed that he will take the final responsibility.
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Choose the correct meaning of the idiom 'rolling in money' from the sentence: 'In his youth, he was practicallyrolling in money'.
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Solution: Step 1: Identify the idiom 'rolling in money'. Step 2: Understand that 'rolling in money' is an informal idiom meaning to be extremely rich or to have a lot of money. Step 3: The option 'Very rich' is the precise meaning of this idiom. Step 4: Hence, the correct answer is 'Very rich'.
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Choose the best meaning for the phrase 'a bad business' as used in: 'This regular absenteeism is abad businesssince on work is being completed.'
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Solution: Step 1: Identify the phrase 'a bad business'. Step 2: In this context, 'a bad business' refers to an undesirable or unfortunate situation, especially one that causes problems or negative outcomes. Step 3: The sentence implies that absenteeism is causing work not to be completed, which is an unfortunate situation. Step 4: 'An unfortunate event' best captures this meaning among the options.
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He constantly picks holes in every project.
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Solution: Step 1: Identify the idiom: "picking holes in". Step 2: Understand the meaning of "picking holes in" as to find fault with something; to criticize something by finding small mistakes. Step 3: Compare this meaning with the provided options. "finding fault with" is the direct meaning.
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Identify the word that completes the common idiom meaning to gain understanding or control over a situation.
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Solution: Step 1: Consider the options in the context of common English idioms related to comprehension or control. Step 2: The phrase 'to get a _______ on something' means to understand or gain control over it. Step 3: The idiom 'to get a grip on something' perfectly matches this meaning (e.g., 'You need to get a grip on your emotions'). Step 4: Other options like 'area', 'mood', 'light', 'context' do not form this specific idiom. Step 5: Therefore, 'grip' is the correct choice to complete the idiom.
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In the sentence, 'Sobhraj could be easily arrested because the police were tipped off in advance,' identify the meaning of the phrase 'tipped off'.
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Solution: Step 1: Analyze the phrase 'tipped off' in the context of the sentence. The fact that the police could arrest Sobhraj easily implies they received prior confidential information or a warning. Step 2: Evaluate the given options: - 'Toppled over': Fell down. - 'Bribed': Paid to act illegally. - 'Given advance information': Provided with prior knowledge or a hint. - 'Threatened': Put under threat. Step 3: 'Given advance information' clearly explains why the police could easily make an arrest, as 'to tip off' means to give secret or advance information. Step 4: The correct answer is 'Given advance information'.
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Select the word that best fits an idiom or phrase implying consideration or a non-serious approach to something.
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Solution: Step 1: Consider common idioms and phrases where these words are used to convey meaning. Step 2: 'Light' is frequently used in idiomatic expressions such as 'in light of' (considering something) or 'make light of' (treating something as unimportant or humorous). Step 3: 'Critical', 'profound', and 'tough' generally imply seriousness, depth, or difficulty, while 'possible' relates to feasibility. Step 4: Without specific context, 'light' often provides a contrast to seriousness or depth in idiomatic expressions, making it a likely intended answer for a general fill-in-the-blank requiring such a nuance.
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The film "Secular India" recently attempted to **keep the pot boiling** regarding the Muslim women's Bill.
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Solution: Step 1: The idiom in the sentence is 'keep the pot boiling'. Step 2: 'To keep the pot boiling' means to keep something, often a discussion, controversy, or activity, active and alive; to sustain interest or excitement. Step 3: The film's objective was to ensure the Muslim women's Bill remained a topic of active discussion and contention. Step 4: Hence, 'Keep a controversy alive' is the most accurate interpretation, reflecting the intent to maintain an active debate.
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What does the idiom 'worth a jew's eye' mean in the sentence: 'The autographed bat from the famous cricketer Sunil Gavaskar isworth a jew's eye'?
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Solution: Step 1: Locate the idiom 'worth a jew's eye'. Step 2: Understand that 'worth a Jew's eye' (historically, though now sometimes considered archaic or potentially offensive, it refers to something of immense value) means something that is extremely precious or highly valuable. Step 3: The option 'A possession of high value' best expresses this meaning. Step 4: Hence, the correct answer is 'A possession of high value'.
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Identify the grammatical error in the sentence: 'I offered him part-time work but he turned it over saying that he would rather wait for a full-time job.'
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Solution: Step 1: The sentence uses the phrasal verb 'turned it over'. Step 2: The context implies that he refused the offer of part-time work. The phrasal verb 'turn over' means to flip or hand over control. Step 3: The correct phrasal verb to express refusal is 'turn down'. Step 4: Therefore, 'but he turned it over' should be corrected to 'but he turned it down'. Step 5: The correct phrase is 'but he turned it down'.
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What does the expression "keep your eye on the ball" mean in the context of an athlete?
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Solution: Step 1: Understand the idiomatic expression "keep your eye on the ball." Step 2: The expression means to stay focused or attentive. Step 3: In the context of an athlete, it implies maintaining concentration on the task. Step 4: Among the given options, "stays focused" correctly interprets this idiom. Step 5: Therefore, the correct answer is "stays focused."
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Rohit "has bitten off more than he chew." What does this idiom mean regarding his actions?
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Solution: Step 1: Identify the idiom: 'bitten off more than he can chew' (note: the problem title contains a typo 'he chew'). Step 2: Understand the context: It describes Rohit's current situation or efforts. Step 3: Determine the meaning of the idiom: 'To bite off more than one can chew' means to take on a task or responsibility that is too much for one to handle. Step 4: Compare with options: - 'Is trying to do much' - Directly aligns with the meaning of taking on too much. - 'Is very greedy' - While related to taking, it focuses on greed, not overcommitment. - 'Is always hungry' - Literal, incorrect. - 'Has little regard for others' - Irrelevant. Step 5: Select the correct option: Is trying to do much.
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What does the idiom 'in high spirits' mean in the sentence: 'He was in high spiritswhen I met him in the restaurant.'?
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Solution: Step 1: Locate the idiom 'in high spirits'. Step 2: Recall that 'in high spirits' means to be very cheerful, happy, or lively. Step 3: Among the options, 'He was very cheerful' directly matches this meaning. Step 4: Thus, the correct option is 'He was very cheerful'.
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Choose the most appropriate phrasal verb to replace the underlined phrase in the sentence: 'If you are living near a marketplace, you should be ready to bear the disturbances caused by traffic.'
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Solution: Step 1: Understand the context: residents near a marketplace need to tolerate noise from traffic. Step 2: Analyze the phrase 'to bear the disturbances'. While 'bear' can mean 'endure', a more specific phrasal verb is often used for patiently tolerating an inconvenience. Step 3: Evaluate the options: * 'to bear upon': to be relevant to or affect something. * 'to bear with': to be patient with someone or something; to tolerate. * 'to bear away': to carry off. Step 4: 'To bear with' perfectly conveys the meaning of patiently tolerating or enduring inconveniences like traffic disturbances. Step 5: Therefore, 'to bear with' is the correct improvement.
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Arti made a long ...... when informed she couldn't visit Agra.
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Solution: Step 1: Analyze the context: Arti is disappointed by the news, suggesting a visible display of sadness or unhappiness. Step 2: Evaluate the options to complete a common idiom for showing sadness. - 'pull a long face': an idiom meaning to look sad or miserable. - 'mouth', 'skirt', 'hand': do not form a meaningful or idiomatic expression in this context that conveys sadness. Step 3: 'Face' completes the common idiom 'pull a long face', which means to exhibit an expression of unhappiness or disappointment. Step 4: Conclude that 'face' is the correct word.
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Explain the meaning of the idiom 'play to the gallery' in the sentence: 'Companies producing goods play to the gallery to boost their sales.'
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Solution: Step 1: The idiom used is 'play to the gallery'. Step 2: 'To play to the gallery' means to behave in a way that is intended to gain popular approval, often by appealing to the public's less sophisticated tastes or sentiments. Step 3: The option 'attempt to appeal to popular taste' best captures this meaning.
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What is the meaning of the idiom 'To set one's face against'?
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Solution: Step 1: The idiom 'To set one's face against' means to strongly oppose something or someone with firm determination and resistance. Step 2: Compare this meaning with the given options. Step 3: The option 'To oppose with determination' directly matches the meaning of the idiom. Step 4: The correct answer is 'To oppose with determination'.
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Upon the arrival of the police, the robber **took to his heels**.
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Solution: Step 1: The idiom featured here is 'took to his heels'. Step 2: 'To take to one's heels' means to run away quickly, especially from danger or pursuit. Step 3: The robber's immediate reaction to the police's arrival was to flee the scene quickly. Step 4: 'Ran off' accurately conveys the meaning of making a hasty escape.
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