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  • 134. Red herring

    1. Something to make you concentrate
    2. Something to distract attention
    3. Something to appease you
    4. Something to help you
    Answer And Explanation

    Answer: Option B

    Explanation:

    Example : I think this demand is just a red herring, please check other one.

  • 135. Stand in good stead

    1. To be on a good Rank
    2. Member of high society
    3. Honest
    4. To be helpful in need
    Answer And Explanation

    Answer: Option D

    Explanation:

    Example : During the time of distress the advice of elders always stands in good stead.

  • 136. Show white feather

    1. To talk for peace
    2. Asking for debate
    3. To show cowardice
    4. To show miracles
    Answer And Explanation

    Answer: Option C

    Explanation:

    Example : Rahul is very brave, he never shows white feather in difficult situations.

  • 137. See eye to eye

    1. to be against
    2. to agree
    3. to pacify
    4. none of above
    Answer And Explanation

    Answer: Option B

    Explanation:

    Example : Rahul can never see eye to eye with his elder brother.

  • 138. Spartan life

    1. Living life full
    2. Life of ascetic
    3. Live life under someone
    4. Very painful life
    Answer And Explanation

    Answer: Option B

    Explanation:

    Example : Swami Vivekanand led a Spartan life.

  • 139. Set people by ears

    1. to incite people
    2. to listen carefully
    3. to give long speech
    4. to abuse
    Answer And Explanation

    Answer: Option A

    Explanation:

    Example : Few people set people by ear for their own benefits.

  • 140. A stalking horse

    1. To make someone happy
    2. To take order
    3. To follow
    4. Pretence
    Answer And Explanation

    Answer: Option D

    Explanation:

    Pretence means pretext, sham, excuse
    Example : The New Group could, however, act as an effective stalking-horse.