Question : Choose the correct meaning of the idiom
A damp squib
Option 1: A pretence
Option 2: Complete failure
Option 3: Count on
Option 4: Considerate
Correct Answer: Complete failure
Solution : Option 2 is the correct answer.
A damp squib is an idiom that refers to a stituation or event that is less impressive and exciting than expected.
For Example:
The inauguration of the event was a damp squib.
Question : Choose the correct meaning of the phrase
An iron hand
Option 1: By force
Option 2: A false invention
Option 3: Complete failure
Option 4: A weak person
Question : Directions: In the question, a part of the sentence is in bold. Below are given alternatives to the bold part at (1), (2), and (3) that may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, your answer is (4).
I can always count on him in times of difficulty.
(1) count him on
(2) count on he
(3) count at him
(4) No Improvement
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
Question : Choose the correct meaning of the idiom.
Few and far between
Option 1: Every where
Option 2: Every second
Option 3: Not frequent
Option 4: Highest priority
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