AILET entrance exam Question Bank Solutions for English Language

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Break a leg

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White-knuckled handshake

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to move heaven and earth

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To talk through one's hat

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Elbow room

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To play fast and loose

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To die in harness

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

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I racked my brains to solve this difficult problem.

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The customer care executive goes an extra mile to discuss the benefits of the special scheme.

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I would not tolerate this behavior from you next time and if you don’t pay heed to this warning you will be pushing up daisies.

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Martha and Elton make a great dancing couple and hopefully will cut a rug in competition.

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Take exception to

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Through thick and thin

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Sitting on the fence

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An axe to grind

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His wit's end

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To be born with a silver spoon in one's mouth

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A hard nut to crack

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From hand to mouth