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Hope against hope

  • Very happy
  • Very Sad
  • hope in-spite of disappointment
  • hoping great results

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

Example : He did not attempt major questions in exam, we know he will fail, but still we are hoping against hope.

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1. On that score

  • for that reason
  • at a particular point
  • at a fixed destination
  • at a alarm

Answer: Option A

Explanation:

Example : We should not think on that score.

2. Cut both ends

  • very big loss
  • very hard worker
  • in favour of both sides
  • against both sides

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

Example : While participating in a debate you should not cut both ends.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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.

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