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Give up the ghost

  • give up a fear
  • give up in the war
  • to pass away
  • to rest for some time

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

Example : After a long illness he gave up the ghost last week.

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1. Wild-goose chase

  • collective effort
  • hard work
  • very profitable
  • unprofitable

Answer: Option D

Explanation:

Example : All the efforts of NGO's to root out the curse of dowry system is still a wild-goose chase in certain areas.

2. Ever and Anon

  • true promise
  • false promise
  • frequent
  • sometimes

Answer: Option D

Explanation:

Example : I use to visit him ever and anon.

3. Bid defiance

  • to obey
  • to ignore
  • to follow
  • none of above

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

Example : His girl friend bade defiance to his wish to go for movie and instead they went for lunch in hotel :)

4. Hang fire

  • In anger
  • Calm
  • Solved issue
  • Unresolved issue

Answer: Option D

Explanation:

Example : Land dispute between two brothers is still a hang fire.

5. Herculean task

  • very easy
  • very difficult
  • not willing to do
  • need to be done

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

Example : Rooting out corruption in India is not a herculean task if we all contribute our part honestly.

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