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Nip in the bud

  • To destroy in the very beginning
  • To destroy at the end
  • To make use of time
  • To waste time

Answer: Option A

Explanation:

Example : The evils of the society must be nipped in the bud.

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1. Have feet of clay

  • Very innocent
  • No noice of walking
  • Hiding something
  • Full of faults

Answer: Option D

Explanation:

Example : After police investigation revealed that many ministers have feet of clay.

2. Broken Reed

  • Continue support
  • Support that failed
  • Support endlessly
  • None of above

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

Example : In the time of need, his friend proved a broken reed.

3. Close shave

  • Very touching moment
  • A narrow escape
  • Nice service
  • Bad service

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

Example : As he slipped on the bank of river, he had a close shave.

4. 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.

5. Queer fish

  • Strange person
  • Pretty girl
  • Handsome boy
  • None of above

Answer: Option A

Explanation:

Example : I can not talk to him, he is such a queer fish.

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