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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. To take a leap in the dark

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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. To take a leap in the dark

A).  To take risk

B).  To hazard oneself

C).  To do a task secretly

D).  To do a hazardous thing without any idea of the result

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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. To take people by storm

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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. To take people by storm

A).  To put people in utter surprise

B).  To captivate them unexpectedly

C).  To exploit people's agitation

D).  To bring out something sensational attracting people's attention

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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. To take the bull by the horns

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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. To take the bull by the horns

A).  To punish a person severely for his arrogance

B).  To grapple courageously with a difficulty that lies in our way

C).  To handle it by fierce attack

D).  To bypass the legal process and take action according to one's own whims

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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. Hobson's choice

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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. Hobson's choice

A).  Feeling of insecurity

B).  Accept or leave the offer

C).  Feeling of strength

D).  Excellent choice

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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. All Agog

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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. All Agog

A).  Everbody

B).  All ready

C).  Restless

D).  Almighty