Q1. Find out the correct meaning of the following idiom:
To have sticky fingers
(1) A propensity to steal
(2) To eat a lot
(3) Taking bribe
(1) Being miser
(1) 1
(2) 2
(3) 3
(4) 4
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Q2. From among the four options given, choose the most appropriate idiom that can be used to fill in the blank in the following sentence:
The dress she wanted was not available in her size and this turned out to be _______ as the one she finally bought was much nicer.
(1) on the ball
(2) the last straw
(3) better late than never
(4) a blessing in disguise
(1) 1
(2) 2
(3) 3
(4) 4
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Q3. From among the four options given, choose the idiom that will be the most suitable to complete the following and make a meaningful sentence:
When the exams were approaching, the teacher told the students, “I have completed the syllabus and now ____”
(1) the ball is in your court
(2) it’s time to go back to the drawing board
(3) it’s time to hit the sack
(4) your guess is as good as mine
(1) 1
(2) 2
(3) 3
(4) 4
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