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Break the ice

  • To do something with courage
  • To win a prize
  • To speak first after long silence
  • To win some one heart

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

Example : In our staff meeting Mr. Sharma broke the ice and suggested few great ideas.

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1. Herculean task

  • very easy
  • very difficult
  • not willing to do
  • need to be done

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

Example : Rooting out corruption in India is not a herculean task if we all contribute our part honestly.

2. Cry over spilt milk

  • Approve
  • Be happy
  • Praise
  • Repent

Answer: Option D

Explanation:

Repent means regret

Example : People use to cry over split milk if they do not execute tasks with proper planning.

3. Throw cold water

  • to discourage
  • to make some one calm
  • to listen
  • to get a loss

Answer: Option A

Explanation:

Example : He always use to throw cold water on my plans.

4. Eat humble pie

  • to forgive
  • to apologize
  • to request
  • to order

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

Example : Seema had to eat a humble pie for her mistake.

5. Wild-goose chase

  • collective effort
  • hard work
  • very profitable
  • unprofitable

Answer: Option D

Explanation:

Example : All the efforts of NGO's to root out the curse of dowry system is still a wild-goose chase in certain areas.

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