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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.

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1. Chalk and Cheese

  • Different from each other
  • Having same properties
  • Having fun together
  • Making plans

Answer: Option A

Explanation:

Example : They can never be friends they are as different as chalk and cheese.

2. In a red

  • to be very angry
  • to be in a loss
  • to be in profit
  • just a reference to colour

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

Example : Govt. organizations are in a red due to lack of efficient administration.

3. Mince matters

  • Make use of opportunity
  • Hide the truth and pretend
  • To be calm
  • To be ruined

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

Example : Tell the truth to your parents because it does not pay to mince matters.

4. Kick the bucket

  • To lose something
  • To die
  • To maintain peace
  • To be in trouble

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

Example : He kicked the bucket after long illness.

5. Bury the hatchet

  • to break peace
  • joint operation of killing
  • to make peace
  • none of above

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

Example : His family members should bury the hatched to make peace in his home.

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