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Q21. Choose the correct meaning of proverb/idiom:
This matter has been **hanging fire** for the last many months and must therefore be decided one way or the other.
- going on slowly
- hotly debated
- stuck up
- ignored
Solution : going on slowly
Q22. Choose the correct meaning of proverb/idiom:
In the armed forces, it is considered a great privilege to **die in the harness**.
- die on a horse back
- die of natural causes
- die while still working
- die with honour
Solution : die while still working
Q23. Choose the correct meaning of proverb/idiom:
The cricket match proved to be a **big draw**.
- a keen contest
- a huge attraction
- a lovely spectacle
- a game without any result
Solution : a huge attraction
Q24. Choose the correct meaning of proverb/idiom:
When he heard that he had once again not been selected, he **lost heart.**
- became hopeful
- felt sad
- became angry
- became discouraged
Solution : became discouraged
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Q25. Choose the correct meaning of proverb/idiom:
He was undecided. He **let the grass grow under his feet.**
- loitered around
- stayed out
- sat unmoving
- moved away
Solution : loitered around
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