An idiomatic phrase is given followed by four alternatives.

Choose the option that best expresses the meaning.

'Much ado about nothing'

List - I	List - II
(A) Under a cloud	(I) Peaceful period
(B) Moot point	(II) A concise view
(C) Halcyon days	(III) In a suspicious position
(D) Bird's eye view	(IV) Debatable or undecided

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Match the phrases in the List-I with their appropriate meanings in the List-II:

List-I	List-II
(Phrases)	(Meanings)
(A) Bad mouth	(I) Softening the expression
(B) In the soup	(II) Straight forward talking
(C) Call a spade a spade	(III) In trouble
(D) Sugar coating	(IV) Insult and criticise

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From the given options, select the one which rightly identifies the given expression-

To feather one's nest

Match the proverbs in List-I with their meanings in List-II:

List-I	List-II
(Proverbs)	(Meanings)
(A) Discretion is better than valour.	(I) Large and successful things begin in a small, insignificant way.
(B) Don't change horses midstream	(II) It is best to be cautious and not take unnecessary risks.
(C) Great oaks from little acorns grow	(III) Friendly and flattering language can persuade people better than sharp, angry language
(D) Honey catches more flies than vinegar	(IV) Avoid making changes once you have started a project.

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Match List - I with List - II.

List - I (Idioms)	List - II (Meaning of Idiom)
(A) Fall flat	(I) Unsuccessful
(B) In hot water	(II) Strongly disapproved of
(C) Bolt from the blue	(III) In trouble
(D) Black sheep	(IV) All of a sudden

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From the given options, select the one which correctly explains the expression-

"To be at sixes and sevens"