Question : Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined idiom/phrase in the given sentence. You cannot throw dust into my eyes.
Option 1: terrify me
Option 2: hurt me
Option 3: abuse me
Option 4: mislead or deceive me
Correct Answer: mislead or deceive me
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
The phrase "throw dust into my eyes" is an idiom that means to deceive or mislead someone. The appropriate substitution for this idiom would be, you cannot deceive me, as it conveys the same meaning of preventing someone from being tricked or fooled.
Therefore, the appropriate meaning of the given idiomatic expression is, mislead or deceive me.
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Question : Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select ‘No substitution required’. With tear eyes, she said goodbye to her dear friend
Option 1: teary eyes
Option 2: tear up eyes
Option 3: No substitution required
Option 4: tearing eyes
Question : Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select ‘No substitution required’. The mare hurt its hooves when running to the forest.
Option 1: with running across
Option 2: while running through
Option 4: when running into
Question : Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.
How did you come about his purse?
Option 1: come into
Option 2: come off
Option 3: come out
Option 4: come by
Question : Select the most appropriate idiom that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. Do you believe that you have a possibility of getting that job?
Option 1: spill the beans
Option 2: snow job
Option 3: stand a chance
Option 4: shoot the breeze
Question : Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select 'No substitution'.
You have finished your work, have you?
Option 1: didn't you
Option 2: haven't you
Option 3: did you
Option 4: No substitution
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