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4621. The expression 'true to their salt' means
very religious
faithful to their employers
very honest
none of these
4622. To carry coal to New Castle' means-
To do something meaningless
To meet the demand of coal there
To do something meaningful
None of the above
4623. When we say "The two brothers are at daggers drawn' we mean that they are –
acquainted
unknown
unfriendly
friendly
4625. A bolt from the blue means.
A thunderstrom
Sky falling on ones head
A sudden unfortunate occurrence
None of the above
4626. 'In black and white' means-
in contrast
in writing
in conformity
with unfavourable
4627. The phrase 'End in smoke' means-
Come to nothing
Catch fire
Destruct
Stop smoking
4628. 'A dark coloured horse' means:
An unknown quality
a dark
a black horse
Invisible horse
4629. 'Out and out' means
to be last
not at all
thoroughly
man of outside
4630. I have never seen such a slow coach like you, this small work has taken you three full months. What does the idiom' a slow coach' mean?
an irresponsible person
an unthoughtful person
a careless person
a very lazy person
4631. What is the meaning of the idiom 'finger in the pie'?
involving in something
uninterested in something
showing disliking
getting out of something
4632. The idiomatic expression 'cut back' means
return to previous position
stop production
reducing expenditure
reducing interest rate
4633. Which of the following is very near to the underlined words (life and death)
very dangerous
extremely serious
out and out
by and large
4635. By hook or by crook means:
At any cost
Trying hard
Heart and soul
Never say die
4636. 'A white elephant' means-
an elephant with white colour
a costly thing
a hoarder
a store house
4637. 'Dog days' means-
a period of being carefree
a period of misfortune
A period of having youthful flings
hot weather
4638. 'A man of letter' means:
A fool
a stupid person
A wise person
a cunning man
4639. I am desperate. All I need really is someone to---.
take me a hand
give me a hand
put me a hand
show me a hand
4640. 'Hold water' means-
Keep water
Drink water
Bear examination
Store water