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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. Carrot and stick policy

  • reward and punishment
  • dishonest
  • arrogant
  • selfish policy

Answer: Option A

Explanation:

Example : Great entrepreneurs always follow carrot and stick policy.

2. Die-hard

  • very weak
  • about to die
  • living life full
  • persistent in struggle

Answer: Option D

Explanation:

Example : He will not surrender easily as he is a die-hard person.

3. 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.

4. Ivory Tower

  • Difficult Road
  • Imaginary world
  • Realistic
  • Refered to a joke

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

Example : Do not live in ivory tower, you need to work hard to crack this exam.

5. Halcyon days

  • Peaceful days
  • Tragic days
  • Days spent at picnic
  • Days spent out of country

Answer: Option A

Explanation:

Example : Days spent in my village were the halcyon days of my life.

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