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Win laurels

  • to lose something
  • to take as fate
  • to win distinction
  • none of above

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

Example : Dr. Tagore won laurels in the field of literature.

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1. 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.

2. At logger heads

  • In difficulty
  • to be at strife
  • very happy together
  • None of above

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

Strife means quarrel, contention, dispute, fight, conflict etc.

Example: All three brothers are at logger heads because of land dispute.

3. Fish in troubles waters

  • to take revenge
  • to take advantage of trouble of others
  • to take risk
  • to get high profits

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

Example : Clever businessmen fish in troubled water when there is scarcity of things.

4. Give a wide berth

  • to welcome
  • to applaud
  • to motivate
  • to avoid

Answer: Option D

Explanation:

Example : We should give a wide berth to selfish people.

5. Down and out

  • poor and ruined
  • defeated
  • begging
  • out of style

Answer: Option A

Explanation:

Example : After a sudden slump in share market he has become down and out these days.

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