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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. At sea

  • baffled
  • very happy
  • very excited
  • very sad

Answer: Option A

Explanation:

Example : My brother is at sea in maths, he can not solve even the easy problems.

2. Oily tongue

  • Abuse
  • Harsh words
  • Flattering words
  • Praise

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

Example : You can win almost everyone with oily tongue.

3. Out of the woods

  • Out of the city
  • Out of control
  • Out of stock
  • Out of the danger

Answer: Option D

Explanation:

Example : He was very serious but now he is out of the woods.

4. 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.

5. 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.

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