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51
The thief took to his heels when he saw a policeman on the beat.
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Answer: Option B
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took to his heels: to begin to run away.
52
He struck several bad patches before he made good.
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Answer: Option B
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struck several bad patches: to have bad time.
53
The accounts of the murder made her flesh creep.
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Answer: Option D
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made her flesh creep: to cause one to feel disgusted or frightened.
54
How long will the people put up with the increasing economic hardships?
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Answer: Option D
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put up with: tolerate; endure.
55
The teacher warned the student once for all that no mischief shall be tolerated in the class.
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Answer: Option B
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once for all: now and for the last time; finally.
56
I hope it will not put you out If I am late.
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Answer: Option B
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put you out: to annoy or upset someone, often by what you do or say to them.
57
Govind has left his country for good.
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Answer: Option C
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for good: permanently.
58
Sanjay was the real power behind the throne and all politicians were aware of this.
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Answer: Option A
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power behind the throne: a person who exerts authority or influence without having formal status.
59
His friends let him down.
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Answer: Option A
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let him down: fail to support or help someone as they had hoped.
60
I felt like afish out of water among all those business tycoons.
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Answer: Option C
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like a fish out of water: not feel comfortable or relaxed because of being in an unusual or unfamiliar situation.