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Q1Directions: In the following question, choose the option that best expresses the meaning of the idiom (bold or bracketed) in the sentence. Despite the heavy criticism, the minister decided to (stick to his guns).MediumSolve →Q2Directions: In the following question, choose the option that best expresses the meaning of the idiom (bold or bracketed) in the sentence. After winning the award, the team was (on cloud nine) for days.EasySolve →Q3Directions: In the following question, choose the option that best expresses the meaning of the idiom (bold or bracketed) in the sentence. He kept (beating around the bush) instead of giving a direct answer.MediumSolve →Q4Directions: In the following question, choose the option that best expresses the meaning of the idiom (bold or bracketed) in the sentence. Ravi had to (burn the midnight oil) to finish the project before the deadline.MediumSolve →Q5Directions: In the following question, choose the option that best expresses the meaning of the idiom (bold or bracketed) in the sentence. After years of struggle, he finally decided to (throw in the towel).MediumSolve →Q6Directions: In the following question, choose the option that best expresses the meaning of the idiom (bold or bracketed) in the sentence. The officer had to (bite the bullet) and face the consequences of his actions.MediumSolve →Q7Directions: In the following question, choose the option that best expresses the meaning of the idiom (bold or bracketed) in the sentence. He (let the cat out of the bag) about the surprise party.MediumSolve →Q8Directions: In the following question, choose the option that best expresses the meaning of the idiom (bold or bracketed) in the sentence. The con man tried to (pull the wool over his eyes) with lies.MediumSolve →Q9Directions: In the following question, choose the option that best expresses the meaning of the idiom (bold or bracketed) in the sentence. I've done all I can — now (the ball is in your court).MediumSolve →Q10Directions: In the following question, choose the option that best expresses the meaning of the idiom (bold or bracketed) in the sentence. She (hit the nail on the head) with her analysis of the problem.MediumSolve →

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