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At one fell swoop

  • After lots of thinking
  • In a single action
  • By mistake
  • Joint action

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

Example : In one fell swoop the bank wiped away the tentative benefits of this policy.

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1. Willy-Nilly

  • In hurry
  • Slowly
  • To wait for uncertain time
  • Whether one wishes or not

Answer: Option D

Explanation:

Example : Willy-Nilly I have to agree with my parents.

2. Out of the woods

  • Out of the city
  • Out of control
  • Out of stock
  • Out of the danger

Answer: Option D

Explanation:

Example : He was very serious but now he is out of the woods.

3. Hold and corner

  • a secret
  • a joke
  • a lesson
  • a preach

Answer: Option A

Explanation:

Example : Many successful entrepreneurs have a hold and corner method for dealing with people.

4. Cart before the horse

  • To be ready to go
  • To be very active
  • To do things in reverse order
  • To do things in right order

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

Example : Having dessert before dinner is like putting the cart before the horse.

5. Carry the day

  • To have great fun
  • To do something wrong
  • To win a victory
  • To loose something

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

Example : By taking many wickets India carried the day in test match.

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