For each of the following sentences four alternatives are given. You are required to choose the correct meaning of the idiom or phrase given or underlined in the sentence. The sailor found himself between the devil and the deep sea.
A). lost in the deep ocean
B). facing two challenges
C). facing two equally bad alternatives
D). confronting two opportunities
For each of the following sentences four alternatives are given. You are required to choose the correct meaning of the idiom or phrase given or underlined in the sentence. With regard to licensing policy, it is advisable for every state to cut corners.
A). become lenient
B). amend the existing rules
C). exercise strict control
D). simplify the procedure
For each of the following sentences four alternatives are given. You are required to choose the correct meaning of the idiom or phrase given or underlined in the sentence. No caring for the family, Devender wanted to gather roses only.
A). wanted to paint a rosy picture of the past
B). wanted to start business of roses
C). wanted to make safe investment
D). wanted to seek all the enjoyments of life
E). desired to attain fame by hard work
For each of the following sentences four alternatives are given. You are required to choose the correct meaning of the idiom or phrase given or underlined in the sentence. The party stalwarts have advised the President to take it lying down for a while.
A). to show no reaction
B). to take rest
C). to be on the defensive
D). to be cautious
For each of the following sentences four alternatives are given. You are required to choose the correct meaning of the idiom or phrase given or underlined in the sentence. She was received by her friends with open arms.
A). indifferently
B). warmly
C). casually
D). coldly