Choose the correct idiom to fill in the blank:

Despite losing the match, he told himself to ______ and try again next time.

Match the idioms given in List-I with their meanings given in List-II:

List-1	List-II
(Idioms)	(Meanings)
(A) Packed like sardines	(I) an attempt to damage someone's reputation
(B) Make oneself scarce	(II) crowded very close together
(C) A smear campaign	(III) something said by mistake
(D) A slip of the tongue	(IV) to run away or stay away

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Match the expression in List I with its meaning in List II

List A	List B
A. Once in a blue moon	I. To transform oneself into a better person
B. To turn over a new leaf	II. Probable
C. On the cards	III. On rare occasions
D. To plough the sand	IV. To work in vain

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Choose an idiom that best expresses the underlined phrase in the given sentence:

After losing three games continuously in one set he decided to accept defeat.

From the given options, choose the phrase that best explains the underlined idiom.

has gone down the drain.

Match the proverbs given in List-I with the correct meanings from List-II:

List-I	List-II
(Proverbs)	(Meanings)
(A). What's sauce for the goose is sauce for the gander	(I). Tastes differ. What one person likes, the other might dislike
(B).Second thoughts are best	(II). What is acceptable for one person should be acceptable for another person in a similar situation.
(C). Little things please little minds	(III).It is best to reconsider a decision before acting impulsively
(D). One man's meat is another man's poison.	(IV). People who aren't very clever are easily pleased or amused.

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Replace the underlined words with an Idiom from the following options :

I suspect that the thief has sent the policemen on a foolish and fruitless search.