To wash ones dirty linen in public

• to do some ugly work in Public
• to insult in the presence of others
• to discuss secret matters in public
• to discuss private or embarrassing matters in Public, especially when quarreling.
Correct Option: D  [ to discuss private or embarrassing matters in Public, especially when quarreling. ]

Remark:

Take Bull by its horn

• deal decisively with a difficult situation
• insult someone in public
• remind someone of his promise
• display one's wealth
Correct Option: A  [ deal decisively with a difficult situation ]

Remark:

Failing in exam again and again even after putting all the hard work is bad blood.

• Consume time and affects the health
• The aspirants become unhealthy
• The aspirants do not take interest
• Create angry feeling
Correct Option: D  [ Create angry feeling ]

Remark:

The MP from our constituency is fond of blowing his own trumpet whenever he gets a chance.

• parading his own good deeds
• speaking too loudly
• looking after his own interest
• making long speeches
Correct Option: A  [ parading his own good deeds ]

Remark:

The prices are going up by leaps and bounds.

• irregularly
• rapidly
• gradually
• systematically
Correct Option: B  [ rapidly ]

Remark:

On hearing the news of the kidnapping, she became afraid of her own shadow.

• cold and distant
• afraid of her own safety
• very nervous and easily frightened
• afraid of being alone
Correct Option: C  [ very nervous and easily frightened ]

Remark:

At first there was a show of resistance to the new rule issued by the Government, but the movement had no backbone and speedily collapsed.

• justification
• impact
• strength
• support
Correct Option: C  [ strength ]

Remark:

The representatives of the two states tried to enforce a treaty which was a dead letter.

• not well-thought out
• no longer in force
• no longer relevant
• not in keeping with the changing times.
Correct Option: B  [ no longer in force ]

Remark:

While the ladies continued their small talk in the drawing room, I felt bored.

• light conversation
• gossip
• backbiting
• whispering
Correct Option: A  [ light conversation ]

Remark:

He was a king who ruled his subjects with a high hand.

• oppressively
• kindly
• conveniently
• sympathetically
Correct Option: A  [ oppressively ]

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