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Nip in the bud

  • To destroy in the very beginning
  • To destroy at the end
  • To make use of time
  • To waste time

Answer: Option A

Explanation:

Example : The evils of the society must be nipped in the bud.

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1. 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.

2. 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.

3. Break the ice

  • To do something with courage
  • To win a prize
  • To speak first after long silence
  • To win some one heart

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

Example : In our staff meeting Mr. Sharma broke the ice and suggested few great ideas.

4. Apple Pie Order

  • In random order
  • Related to fruits packing
  • Related to dry fruit packing
  • In perfect order

Answer: Option D

Explanation:

Example: On the eve of inspection every thing was kept in apple pie order.

5. Turn the tables

  • give warning
  • to welcome
  • to reverse the condition
  • to take revenge

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

Example : A batsman often turns the table on the opposite team by good batting.

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