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Wild-goose chase

  • collective effort
  • hard work
  • very profitable
  • unprofitable

Answer: Option D

Explanation:

Example : All the efforts of NGO's to root out the curse of dowry system is still a wild-goose chase in certain areas.

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1. Cut both ends

  • very big loss
  • very hard worker
  • in favour of both sides
  • against both sides

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

Example : While participating in a debate you should not cut both ends.

2. Make amends

  • To console
  • To make corrigendum
  • To give compensation
  • To abuse

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

Example : The government made amends to the family for the loss of their earning member in the war.

3. Knit the brow

  • To frown
  • To take revenge
  • to act bravely
  • To be ready

Answer: Option A

Explanation:

Example : I don't know why she always knit the brow at everything I do.

4. At one's fingertips

  • To take revenge
  • Matter of shame
  • Complete knowledge
  • None of above

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

Example: All formula's of quantitative aptitude are at his fingertips.

5. Play truant

  • To be happy
  • To be away from home
  • To be absent from duty without persmission
  • To be sad

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

Example : Company has zero tolerance policy for the employees who play truant.

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