1. For a long time he kept his wife in the dark about the true nature of his job. ?

In high position

In a dark place

In ignorance

In a locked room

Answer: In ignorance

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2. Now that Mr. Krishna Murthy has retired from the company, his daughter is ______. ?

In the doghouse

In the driver’s seat

In the lap of luxury

In the pink

Answer: In the driver’s seat

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3. The government has decided to ______ GST on some items in order to help small traders. ?

Steer clear of

Roll back

Wash away

Crack down on

Answer: Roll back

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4. Many old projects are _____ with a change in company policies. ?

Beating around the bush

Caught red handed

Getting a new lease of life

Breaking the ice

Answer: Getting a new lease of life

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5. The official found himself _____ when he could not explain his actions and all the members started attacking him with accusations of cheating. ?

In the eye of a storm

On the same page

Wet behind the ears

Burning the midnight oil

Answer: In the eye of a storm

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6. Pull a fast one ?

Believe someone easily

Trick someone

Take quick action

Progress fast

Answer: Trick someone

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7. Blow one's own trumpet ?

Praise oneself

Condemn others

Be self-reliant

Follow others

Answer: Praise oneself

Explanation:


8. On shank's mare ?

On an elephant

On a lion

On a bicycle

On foot

Answer: On foot

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9. To be taken aback ?

to pay no heed

to be very excited

to be surprised

to take something back

Answer: to be surprised

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10. It was the last straw; she decided to quit the job when she was blamed without reason. ?

Only one straw was available for drinking the juice

Final irritant that made the situation unbearable

Last straw available for anyone to pick up

She picked the last option available for her

Answer: Final irritant that made the situation unbearable

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