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Idioms and Phrases

In this type of verbal ability questions, an idiom or proverb is given with different meanings of it. You are required to choose the correct meaning of the proverb/idiom out of the given options.

Solved Idioms and Phrases verbal ability questions:

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1) To cry wolf

1. to speak loudly
2. to eat like a wolf
3. to get afraid
4. to give a false alarm

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2) To keep one’s temper

1. remain calm despite being upset or angry
2. gets angry quickly
3. to preserve happiness
4. none of the above

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3) To have an axe to grind

1. to have a selfish reason for doing something
2. to hide a secret
3. to have full control of a situation
4. able to arouse interest

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4) To catch a tartar

1. to meet with disaster
2. to fall sick
3. to accomplish a difficult task
4. to deal with someone who proves unexpectedly powerful

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5) To end in smoke

1. to burn oneself
2. to die of hunger
3. to come to nothing
4. to become angry

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