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Pyrrhic victory

  • Great victory
  • Victory with a policy
  • Much awaited victory
  • Victory at a high cost

Answer: Option D

Explanation:

Greek victory over Trojans proved to be pyrrhic victory.

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1. Grease the palm

  • to break promise
  • to break trust
  • to help
  • to bribe

Answer: Option D

Explanation:

Example : You will have to grease the palm of clerk for quick action on this file.

2. End in smoke

  • come to nothing
  • end with a death
  • end with a compromise
  • end after fulfilling objective

Answer: Option A

Explanation:

Example : Even after best players they ended in smoke as they were not able to win.

3. In a flutter

  • to be depressed
  • in low spirits
  • excited
  • prominent

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

Example : He is in a flutter as he is going for PO interview.

4. Mealy Mounted

  • Laughing
  • Losing temper
  • Harsh
  • Soft Spoken

Answer: Option D

Explanation:

Example : If you want to be successful in any business you must be a mealy mounted.

5. Willy-Nilly

  • In hurry
  • Slowly
  • To wait for uncertain time
  • Whether one wishes or not

Answer: Option D

Explanation:

Example : Willy-Nilly I have to agree with my parents.

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