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An apple of discord

  • cause of wealth
  • cause of illness
  • cause of happiness
  • cause of quarrel

Answer: Option D

Explanation:

Example: Land is an apple of discord between two brothers.

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1. Throw up the sponge

  • to love
  • to hate
  • to surrender
  • to attack

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

Example : The sole reason of his success is that he never throw up the sponge to the conditions.

2. Crocodile tears

  • True tears
  • Insincere tears
  • Very angry
  • Very Sad

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

Example : It is very tough to recognize Crocodile tears of false friends.

3. Kick the bucket

  • To lose something
  • To die
  • To maintain peace
  • To be in trouble

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

Example : He kicked the bucket after long illness.

4. A stalking horse

  • To make someone happy
  • To take order
  • To follow
  • Pretence

Answer: Option D

Explanation:

Pretence means pretext, sham, excuse
Example : The New Group could, however, act as an effective stalking-horse.

5. Pay lip service

  • false appriciation
  • pretend to regard
  • true relation
  • false commitment

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

Example : Most of politicians pay lip service to the plight of poor.

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