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Q51. His honesty was doubted.
"called in question": to cause doubts about something
Q52. I will oppose him very strongly
tooth and nail β to oppose or defend something with great effort and determination.
In the sentence, βoppose him very stronglyβ shows fighting hard, which is exactly what βtooth and nailβ means.
Use with verbs like fight, defend, oppose, or resist.
They fought tooth and nail to win the contract.
Q53. I am going to sell my furniture.
"dispose of": to give away, to get rid of
Q54. She found the perfect title for her new novel.
"hit upon": to come upon unexpectedly or by chance
Q55. My friend conceals nothing from me.
"keep back": refuse, hide, retain.
Q56. We regard her as our mother.
"look upon": perceive, regard as, think of.
Q57. The prisoner _________ from his guards. (Phrasal verbs)
"broke away": escape, run away.
Q58. I cannot __________ the meaning of this verse. (Phrasal verbs)
"make out": understand, comprehend.
Q59. The weary traveller ________ the door of a deserted house in a forest. (Phrasal verbs)
knocked at β to touch a door to get someone's attention or announce presence.
It fits because the traveler is at a door, trying to gain entry by making a sound on it.
Use "knock at" with doors or entrances.
The weary traveller knocked at the door of a deserted house.
Q60. I will _______ to my job until May.
"hold on": to wait or pause.