Question : Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined idiom/phrase in the given sentence. You cannot throw dust into my eyes.
Option 1: terrify me
Option 2: hurt me
Option 3: abuse me
Option 4: mislead or deceive me
Correct Answer: mislead or deceive me
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
The phrase "throw dust into my eyes" is an idiom that means to deceive or mislead someone. The appropriate substitution for this idiom would be, you cannot deceive me, as it conveys the same meaning of preventing someone from being tricked or fooled.
Therefore, the appropriate meaning of the given idiomatic expression is, mislead or deceive me.
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Question : Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select ‘No substitution required’. With tear eyes, she said goodbye to her dear friend
Option 1: teary eyes
Option 2: tear up eyes
Option 3: No substitution required
Option 4: tearing eyes
Question : Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select ‘No substitution required’. The mare hurt its hooves when running to the forest.
Option 1: with running across
Option 2: while running through
Option 4: when running into
Question : Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select ‘No substitution required’. The flames of the fire leap into the air.
Option 1: No substitution required
Option 2: leap in
Option 3: leapt into
Option 4: leaping into
Question : Select the most appropriate phrase for the underlined segment in the given sentence.
They are rivals and cannot work together in harmony
Option 1: Potter about
Option 2: Make up
Option 3: Put down
Option 4: Pull together
Question : Select the most appropriate idiom from the following options that can substitute the underlined part of the given sentence.
He is the most successful businessman. One of his traits is to take risk.
Option 1: Throw caution to the wind.
Option 2: Talk through his hat.
Option 3: Fill somebody’s shoes.
Option 4: Tighten his belt.
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