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21
You will get into hot water if you commit the same mistake again.
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Answer: Option D
Solution:
get into hot water: to get into trouble.
22
it is out of the question for only one to have a quiet meal with a set of ultras around him.
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Answer: Option A
Solution:
out of the question: too impracticable or unlikely to merit discussion.
23
He cannot make both ends meet.
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Answer: Option C
Solution:
make both ends meet: earn just enough money to live on.
24
In modern democratic society lynch law seems to have become a common feature in almost all the spheres of life.
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Answer: Option C
Solution:
lynch law: the administration of summary punishment, especially death, upon a suspected, accused, or convicted person by a mob acting without legal process or authority.
25
The lady was shedding crocodile tears.
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Answer: Option C
Solution:
crocodile tears: tears or expressions of sorrow that are insincere.
26
It has been raining cats and dogs.
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Answer: Option B
Solution:
cats and dogs: something that you say when it is raining heavily.
27
I have warned him now and then not to resort to violence.
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Answer: Option C
Solution:
now and then: sometimes but not very often or regularly.
28
Ladies fall victim to green eyed monster.
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Answer: Option C
Solution:
green eyed monster: jealousy personified.
29
He made light of his father's advice.
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Answer: Option C
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made light: to act as if something is not serious.
30
Sachin has bitten of more than he can chew.
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Answer: Option B
Solution:
has bitten of more than: are trying to do something which is too difficult for them.