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91
My mother is in raptures over her new stove.
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Answer: Option A
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in raptures: to be in an extremely happy or excited state.
92
In every thing that he does he has an eye to the main chance.
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Answer: Option D
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an eye to the main chance: To be continuously seeking opportunities to advance oneself or make money.
93
Once in a while he might gamble a little.
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Answer: Option D
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Once in a while: from time to time; occasionally.
94
He is a queer fish, I have failed to understand him.
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Answer: Option C
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queer fish: a person whose behaviour seems strange or unusual.
95
The new C.M stuck his neck out today and promised 10 kgs free wheat a month for all rural families.
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Answer: Option D
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stuck his neck out: To personally assume or expose oneself to some risk, danger, or responsibility.
96
He is a wolf in sheep's clothing.
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Answer: Option C
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a wolf in sheep's clothing: a person or thing that appears friendly or harmless but is really hostile.
97
The company has been handed over to new masters lock, stock and barrel.
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Answer: Option C
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lock, stock and barrel: including everything; completely.
98
It was out of place for him to talk on politics when the seminar was arranged to discuss recent trends in literature.
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Answer: Option C
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out of place: in a setting where one is or feels inappropriate or incongruous.
99
The sight of the accident made my flesh creep.
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Answer: Option B
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made my flesh creep: To cause one to feel disgusted, frightened, or unnerved.
100
I stood my ground inspite of many pressures.
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Answer: Option A
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stood my ground: To brace oneself and maintain one's position during or when anticipating an attack.