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In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

Spin your wheels

A) Set an activity in motion	B) Waste your time or efforts
C) A firmly held belief	D) With great affection or enthusiasm

Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Waste your time or efforts

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In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

Weather the storm

A) Be absolutely unwilling to cooperate	B) Fall over in a sudden or dramatic way
C) Survive a period of difficulty	D) Dispute a decision or choice already made

Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Survive a period of difficulty

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In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

Of the first water

A) Leading a comfortable life	B) Acting contrary to the one’s interests
C) Critically important	D) Of the best quality

Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Of the best quality

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In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

Reap the whirlwind

A) Providing that other factors or circumstance remain the same	B) Suffer negative consequences as a result of one’s actions
C) An indication that something is accepted or regarded favourably	D) Believing that moderation is more satisfying than excess

Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Suffer negative consequences as a result of one’s actions

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In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

Up against the wall

A) To take care of themselves and their own interests and safety	B) In a disorderly fashion
C) In an inextricable situation	D) Performing well in a difficult or competitive situation

Answer & Explanation Answer: C) In an inextricable situation

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In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

With a vengeance

A) A complete disaster	B) Having similar views or attitude to something
C) To look out for something without particular attention	D) Used to emphasize the degree to which somethings occurs

Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Used to emphasize the degree to which somethings occurs

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In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

Whoop it up

A) Be continually reminded of an unpleasant topic	B) Enjoying in a noisy way, usually in a group
C) Be totally ignorant or incompetent	D) Used as an exhortation to overcome or be rid of something

Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Enjoying in a noisy way, usually in a group

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In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which is opposite in meaning of the given word.

Tempestuous

A) Stress	B) Toil
C) Calm	D) Examine

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