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At one fell swoop

  • After lots of thinking
  • In a single action
  • By mistake
  • Joint action

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

Example : In one fell swoop the bank wiped away the tentative benefits of this policy.

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1. Take up the cudgels

  • to disturb
  • to support
  • to follow
  • to appriciate

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

Example : One of my lawyer friend took up the cudgels to defend me.

2. Throw a spanner

  • to execute a plan
  • to sabotage a plan
  • to do something evil
  • to make feel good

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

Example : He refused to co-operate with me, so threw a spanner on my plan.

3. Under the rose

  • something beautiful
  • someone bold
  • like a corn
  • secretly

Answer: Option D

Explanation:

Example : He married Alka under the rose, even I was not aware of this.

4. Above board

  • boasting person
  • honest and straightforward
  • a man with arrogance
  • a dishonest person

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

Example: Shikha is very popular for her above board conduct.

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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