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Flog the dead horse

  • to weep for something lost
  • to enjoy even if something lost
  • to revive interest in old matters
  • to forget old matters

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

Example : The rivals always flog a dead horse to insult their enemies.

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1. 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.

2. Sow wild oats

  • give a surprise
  • donate something
  • irresponsible pleasure seeking
  • take away something

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

Example : After sowing his wild oats Ravi has decided to stick to the straight and narrow path in future.

3. Take the floor

  • to dismiss
  • take land of someone
  • make a speech
  • pretence

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

Example : He is such a great spokesperson, whenever he takes the floor there is a pin drop silence.

4. Leaps and bounds

  • In brief
  • Delay
  • Rapidly
  • Financial crisis

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

Example : In comparison to India, China has progressed by leaps and bounds in every field.

5. Take to heels

  • to wait
  • to run away
  • to dance
  • to follow

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

Example : Rahul knew that he was wrong, so he took to his heels when he saw his father.

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