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Gain ground

  • to get a shelter
  • to get a piece of land
  • to succeed slowly
  • to give excuses

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

Example : Changes in the political system of India are gaining group because of RTI.

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1. 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.

2. Dig the grave

  • to make space to rest
  • to destroy
  • to make space for planning
  • to build something

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

Example : By taking side of the culprit he dug the grave of his reputation.

3. Mince matters

  • Make use of opportunity
  • Hide the truth and pretend
  • To be calm
  • To be ruined

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

Example : Tell the truth to your parents because it does not pay to mince matters.

4. 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.

5. Spill the beans

  • to take information
  • to give information
  • not to share information
  • information of a topic

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

Example : Police has an ability to made anyone spill the beans.

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