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Damp squib

  • Great honour
  • Great win
  • Complete failure
  • None of above

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

Example : Even the intervention of their leader proved a damp squib to resolve their matter.

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1. 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.

2. Fly off the handle

  • to be optimistic
  • to be in hurry
  • to lose one's temper
  • to calm down

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

Example : His father flew off the handle after knowing he had failed.

3. At logger heads

  • In difficulty
  • to be at strife
  • very happy together
  • None of above

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

Strife means quarrel, contention, dispute, fight, conflict etc.

Example: All three brothers are at logger heads because of land dispute.

4. Down and out

  • poor and ruined
  • defeated
  • begging
  • out of style

Answer: Option A

Explanation:

Example : After a sudden slump in share market he has become down and out these days.

5. Good Samaritan

  • Good saleman
  • Good sailor
  • Good person who help all
  • Good person who speaks lie

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

Example : He is a Good Samaritan because he helps all.

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