1. Want more Updates http://facebook.com/tanbir.ebooksfacebook /gmail/skype: - http://tanbircox.blogspot.com pdf Menu Bar View Auto /Automatically Scroll ( Ctrl + Shift + H ) up Arrow down Arrow Above board (): His dealings are open and above board.An apple of discord ( ): The plot of land was an apple of discord between the twobrothers.Appl_ o` on_s _y_ ( ):The son is the apple of his motb_rs _y_.A black sheep ( ): He is a black sheep in this family.A bolt from the blue ( ): The news of my `[tb_rs ^_[tb ][m_ to m_ [s [ olt `romthe blue.A far cry ( ): It is a far cry from Dhaka to Paris.A sleeping partner ( ) : He is a sleeping partner of this firm.A ir^s _y_ vi_w ( ): H_ b[^ [ ir^s _y_ vi_w of the villages around.A dark horse ( ): Rahmat is a active young man but his brotheris dark horse to me.All moonshine (, ): Your statement is all moonshine.A slow coach ( ): Nothing can be expected of a slow coach like you.A going concern ( ) :It was at a loss to decide what to do.At a loss () : He was atr a loss to decide what to do.At daggers drawn (): The to brothers were at daggers drawnAt sixes and sevens (): The books were at sixes and sevens on the floor.At stake () : His position is at stake now.Against a rainy day (in preparation for hard days, ): It is wise to keep some money against a rainy day.A golden age (a prosperous period, ): Years 1972 [n^ 1973 w_r_ [ aol^_n [a_ `or my rotb_rsbusiness.Apple of Sodom or dead sea apple (a fruit described by the ancients as fair to look upon butrurning to ashes

2. Want more Updates http://facebook.com/tanbir.ebooksfacebook /gmail/skype: - http://tanbircox.blogspot.comwhen touched, : ) :Politics is an apple of Sodom.At [rms l_natb ([w[y `rom `[mili[rity ): K__p your _n_mi_s [t [rms l_natb.Bell the cat (take the leading part in any hazardous job, ): The oppositionwants to oust the Prime Minister from power but nobody is ready to bell the cat.Bite the dust (to fall; to die, ): The greatest conquerors have at last bitten the dust.Black and blue (severely, ): The teacher beat the boy black and blue.Between the cup and lip (between hope and reality, ): There is many a slipbetween the cup and lip.Birds of same feather (persons of similar habits, ): Birds of the same feather flocktogether.Bread and butter (livelihood, ): Everybody works hard for his bread and butter.Break the ice (to make a beginning, ): In an atmosphere of pindrop silence, sudden crying ofthe baby broke the ice.Butt_r on_s wor^s (sp_[k witb `l[tt_ry, ): Pl_[s_ ^ont utt_r your wor^s wb_n youspeak to me.Below the mark (below standard, ): The new clerk is below the mark.Big guns ( ) There are so many big urns in the country: beware of what yousay.By fits and starts ( ) He shows great energy by fits and starts.By leaps and bounds ( ) The country has progressed by leaps and hounds.Bid fari ( ): The scheme bids fair to be successful.Between two fires ( ): I am between two fires.Between the horns of a dilemma ( ): I am between the horns of a dilemma.Bone of contention ( ): The property left by their father was a bone of contentionbetween the brothers.Burning question ( ): Unemployment is the burning question of the day.Beat about the bush ( ) While [rauina, ^ont _[t [out tb_ usb.Beat the air ( ): In trying to defeat me you are only beating the air.Beggar descriptio ( ) Tb_ ^_v[st[tions o` tb_ cyclone in the offshore islands beggardescription.Black and blue () He beat the boy black and blue.Bring to light ( ): The secret was brought to light.Bring to book ( ) : He was brought to book for negligence of duty.Blue blood () : He is pround of his blue blood.Break the ice ( ) :It seemed that there was none to break the ice in thedelicate matter.

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4. Want more Updates http://facebook.com/tanbir.ebooksfacebook /gmail/skype: - http://tanbircox.blogspot.comEat humble pie ( ): you have to eat humble pie for your misconduct.End in smoke ( ): All our plans ended in smoke.Ever and anon (every now and then, ): He comes to my place ever and anon.Eye for eye (full revenge, ):Eye for eye in an old doctrine of vengeance.Far-sighted (seeing to a great distance, ): My father is a far-sighted man.Fair field and no favour (equal conditions to contest, ): Let our job be a fair field andno favour.Fair-weather friends (not good in need, ): Keep away form fair-weather friends.Fairy tale (an incredible tale, ): Love story is nothing but a fairy tale.Few and far between (): His visits to our house are few and far between.Flesh and blood ( ):No flesh and blood can bear such sufferings. They are my own fleshand blood.First and foremost () :Your first and foremost duty is to respect your parents.Fish out of water ( ): A thief in the company of good men feels like a fish out of water.Fight shy of ( ): He always tries to fight shy of me.Foregone conclusion ( ): His dismissal from service was a foregone conclusion.Jack of all trades (one who can turn his hand to anything, ): A Jack of all trades can alwaysmanage to earn his living.Gift of the gab (): He is well known for his gift of the gab.Give away ( ) : The president gave away the prizes.Gala day (a day of festivity, ) : The 15th August is a gala day to the Indians.Gain ground ( , ) : He wanted to be more friendly with the girl but could notgain ground.Get rid of ( ): I must get rid of all these troubles,Hard nut to crack ( ): Your opponent is a hard nut to crack.High time ( ) : It is high time that you should be careful about your examination.Hang fire ( ) : If you hang fire now you will have to repent.Hard and fast (-): No hard and fast rules can be laid down in this matter.Heart and soul (with all energy ): The heart and soul and you will succeed.Hold water (be effective, ): This policy will not hold water in this situation.Hush money (bribe money, ): He offered a hush money to suppress the murder.Head and ears (Complete, ): He is over head and ears in debt.Hold good (apply, ): This rule will not hold good here.In a fix (in a difficult postion, ) : He is a in fix and does not know what to do.Ins and outs (full details, ) : I know the ins and outs of the matter.In a body () :We appealed to the D.C in a body.In a nutshell (): Tell the story in a nutshell

5. Want more Updates http://facebook.com/tanbir.ebooksfacebook /gmail/skype: - http://tanbircox.blogspot.comIn black and white (): Put your arguments in black and white.In full swing () : Our classes are going on in full swing.In hot water () : He is in hot water over the matter.In the guise of (): He came in the guise of a beggar.In the nick of time ( ): He reached the station in the nick of time.In vogue () : This fashion in vogue now.Loaves and fishes ( ): He cares only for the loaves and fishes of office.Long and short (): Tell me the long and short of the story.Lions sb[r_ ( ): H_ took tb_ lions sb[r_ o` tb_ profit.Leave no stone unturned ( ): He is so poor that he can hardly make both ends meet.Let the cat out of the bag (to disclose secrets, ): The women quite often let the catout of the bag.Lay heads together (confer, ): Let us lay our heads together for the good of the country.Let sleeping dogs lie (avoid debatable questions, ): Be wise and let sleeping dogs lie.Make hay while the sun shines (seize an opportunity while it lasts, ): Wise menmake hay while the sun shines.Make a mountain of a molehill ( ): Your statement has made a mountain of a molehill.Maiden speech ( ): His maiden speech charmed us all.M[k_ [ ][ts p[w (m[k_ [ `ool ): You will not _ [l_ to m[k_ [ ][ts p[w o`me.Moot point (an undecided matter. ): Dowary system is still a moot point in WestBengal.Null and void (): The former constitution was declared null and void.Nip in the bud ( ): All his hopes were nipped in the bud by the premature death ofhis brother.Out of date (out of fashion. ) :This fashion is now out of date.On the wan (declining. ) : His fame is on the wane now.On the spur of the moment (under the impules of the moment, ): He did it on thespur of the moment.Out of sorts (not well, ) : He is out of sorts now.Once in a blue moon (rarely; very seldom, ): He comes to see me once in a blue moon.Once in a blue moon (now and then, ): Your visits to your place are once in a blue moon.Part and parcel ( ) : Discipline is part and parcel of administration.Pros and cons ( ) : I know the pros and cons of the plan.Red letter day ( ): The 15th August is a red letter day in the history of India.

6. Want more Updates http://facebook.com/tanbir.ebooksfacebook /gmail/skype: - http://tanbircox.blogspot.comRank and file (common men, ) : We should pay attention to the rank and file of thecountry.Red tape (official formalities, ) : Red tapism causes delay in officialwork.Snake in the grass (hidden enemy, ):Every where you find snakes in the grass.To bid adieu (to take leave, ): As the train whistled out, I bade him adieu.To kill two birds with one stone (to =gain two ends with one attempt, ): Everypolitician tries to kill two birds with one stone.To sail in the same boat (having the same fate, ): Both husband and wife are sailing inthe same boat.To do as the Romans do (to adjust according to surroundings, ):When in rome do as the Romans do.To kill the goose that lays golden eggs (to sacrifice future profits, ): I do not wantto kill the goose that lays golden eggs by selling my book at cheap rate.Take to heart (cut to the quick, ): He took his remark to heart.Tit for tat ( ): Do you not know that he has done this as a tit for tat?Tbr__ Rs ( ): Most of the people of our ]ountry ^o not know tb_ tbr__ Rs.Tooth and nail ( ): He fought tooth and nail to defeat his enemy.To and fro ( ): He was walking to and fro in the garden.To the quick () : His misbehaviour cut me to the quick.To throw cold water on ( ): He could not throw cold water on our plan.Take the bull by the horns ( ): He bas the courage to take the bull bythe homes.Turn on_s []k ( ): The enemy turned their back at the approach of our army.Turn a deaf ear to ( ) :He turned a deaf ear to all my entreaties.Turn over a new leaf ( ): The thief repented and promised to turn over a newleaf.Through thick and thin (through all difficulties, ) : Sita followedher husband through thick and thin.Un^_r on_s nos_ ( ): The accident took place under my nose.Utopian scheme ( ): I like to prove that my plan is not a utopian scheme.Up to the mark (satisfactory ): Our work is not up to the mark.Weal and woe (joy and sorrow, - ): Human life is full of weal and woe.With a grain of salt ( ): We accepted his proposal with a grain of salt.White elephant (, ): I do not helieve that this department is a whiteelephant of Government.Wild goose chase (): Give up this wild goose chase.

7. Want more Updates http://facebook.com/tanbir.ebooksfacebook /gmail/skype: - http://tanbircox.blogspot.comWortb on_s s[lt (): The money you receive is not worth your salt.Y_om[ns s_rvi]_ ( ): A.K. Fazlul Haq did y_om[ns s_rvi]_ to tb_ n[tion.Big guns ( ewMY)There are so many big guns in the country; beware of what yousay.By fits and starts ( mv_)t He shows great energy by fits and starts.By leaps and bounds ( `yZMwZZ)t The country has progressed by leaps and bounds.Bid fair ( nIqv)t The scheme bids fair to be successful.Between two fires ( mU)t I am between two fires.Between the horns of a dilemma ( mU)t I am between the horns of a dilemma.Bone of contention ( KviY)t The property left by their father was a bone of contentionbetween the brothers.Burning question ( welq)t Unemployment is the burning question of the day.Beat about the bush ( Kiv)t While [rauina, ^ont _[t [out tb_ usb.Beat the air ( Kiv)t In trying to defeat me you are only beating the air.Beggar description ( nIqv)t Tb_ ^_v[st[tions of the cyclone in the offshore islandsbeggar description.Black and blue ( , wb`vizYfve)t He beat the boy black and blue.Bring to light ( Kiv)t The secret was brought to light.Bring to book ( Kiv)t He was brought to book for negligence of duty.Blue blood (AvwfRvZ)t He is pround of his blue blood.Break the ice (cv_wgK Kiv)t It seemed that there was none to break the icein the delicate matter.

8. Want more Updates http://facebook.com/tanbir.ebooksfacebook /gmail/skype: - http://tanbircox.blogspot.comBury the hatchet ( djv)t Let us bury the hatchet and be friends.Bad blood (ill feeling, gbvgvwjb)-Now there is bad blood between the two brothers.Birds of a feather (persons of similar nature, ^fvei jvK)-Birds of a feather flocktogether.By far (in all respects, ) He is by far the best boy in the class.Book worm (one who always reads books only, MKxU)- Dont _ [ ook worm.Bosom friend (intimate friend, ez)- Salil is my bosom friend.A bolt from the blue (Something quite unexpected, ) The news of his `[tb_rs ^_[tb ][m_to him as a bolt from the blue.Beggar description (cannot be described, ) The beauty of the Taj beggars description.By all means (in all possible ways, ) Try to do it by all means.By and by (soon, ) He will come here by and by.By he bye (in course of talking, ) By the bye I came to know that he was ill.By chance (by accident, ) I met him on the way by chance.By fits and starts (irregularly, , ) He works by fits and stars.By no means (in no way, ) I shall by no means call on him.By hook or by crook (by fair means or foul, () You must do this work by hook or by crook.By far (in all respects, He is by far the best boy in the class.By leaps and bounds (very rapidly, ) The population of India is increasing by leaps andbounds.By and large (mostly, ) People in our village are by and large farmers.Bid fair (have the possibility of prospering, ( ) He bids fair to be a good doctor.Big gun (a leading man, ) He is a big gun of our locality.Bir^s _y_ view (a rough idea, ) H_ took [ ir^s _y_ view of the flood stricken area from anaeroplane.Bone of contention (matter of dispute, ) The paternal property is the bone of contentionbetween the two brothers.Book worm (one who always reads books only, ) Dont _ [ ook warm.

9. Want more Updates http://facebook.com/tanbir.ebooksfacebook /gmail/skype: - http://tanbircox.blogspot.comBosom friend (intimate friend, ) Salil is my bosom friend.Bring to light (make open, ) At last all the facts were brought to light.Bring to book (punish, ) He should be brought to book for him misconduct.Now and then (occasionally, ) He comes here now and then.Of course (certainly, ) Of course, you know what that means.on the contrary (just opposite, ) I do not hate him : on the contrary I Love him.On the wane (declining, ) his fame is on the wane nowOn the whole (generally speaking, ) On the whole, his conduct is good.On the spore of the moment (under the impules of the moment, ) He did it on the spur ofthe moment .out of date (out of fashion, ) This fashion is now out of date.out of the wood (free from danger, ) He is not yet out of the doors.Out of doors (out side, ) he is out of sorts now.Out of sorts (not well, ) This car is out of order.Out of order (defective, ) He is out of temper now.out of temper (angry, z) Discipline is part and parcel of administrationPart and parcel (an integral part, ) you should consider the pros and cons of the system.Pros and cons (details, ) We should pay consider the pros and cons of the system.Rank and file (common men, ) We should pay attention to the rank and file of the country.Hold water (be effective, ) This policy will not hold water in this situation.Hold good (apply, ) This rule will not hold good here.Hue and cry (A noise, ) The villagers raised a hue and cry to see he thief.Hush money (bride money, ) He offered a hush money to suppress the murder.Household world (familiar name, ) Motb_r T_r_s[s n[m_ b[s now become a householdworldIn a fix (in a difficult position, ) He is in a fix and does not know what to do.In fine (in conclusion, ) In fine he declared his plan.In full swing (in full activity, ) The school is now in full swing.In time (in proper time, ) He reached the station in time.In order to (with the object of, He came here in order to meet my brother.In Lieu of (instead of, ) Vive me this pen in lieu of that.In black and white (in writing, ) Put down the statement in black and white.In cold blood (without provocation, ) They committed this murder in cold blood.In no time (soon, ) He will finish the work in no time.In the nick of time (in right time, The school team arrived in the nick of time.Ins and outs (full details, ) I know the ins and outs of the matter.In vogue (in fashion, ) This custom is not in vogue now.

10. Want more Updates http://facebook.com/tanbir.ebooksfacebook /gmail/skype: - http://tanbircox.blogspot.comIn force (in activity, ) this law is in force now.In a nut shell (very briefly, ) Tell the story in a nut shell.In a hurry (very briefly, ) Dont ^o tb_ work in [ hurry1. in the long run ()A. just at the right moment, opportunely.B. indifference the discouraged by showingC. eventually, ultimately.D. discouraged him by showing indifference to it.E. discouraged by showing indifference2. call in question ( )A. discouraged him by showing indifference to it.B. challenge, express a doubt aboutC. just at the right moment, opportunely.D. under all conditions, undaunted by anything.E. eventually, ultimately.3. the nick of time ( ).A. discouraged him by showing indifference to it.B. under all conditions, undaunted by anything.C. discouraged to indifference it.D. just at the right moment, opportunely.E. under all anything.4. thick and thin ( )A. adapt or apply himself toB. discouraged indifference to it.C. under all conditions, undaunted by anything.D. under all undaunted by anything to conditions,E. discouraged him by showing indifference to it.5. cold water on his scheme ( )A. discouraged by showing indifference to it.B. adapt or apply himself to

11. Want more Updates http://facebook.com/tanbir.ebooksfacebook /gmail/skype: - http://tanbircox.blogspot.comC. discouraged him by showing indifference to it.D. indifference him by discouraged to itE. just at the right moment, opportunely6. turn his hand to ( )A. oppressivelyB. just at the right moment, opportunelyC. adapt or apply himself toD. on very intimate termsE. profits by them7. with a high hand ()A. profits by themB. on very intimate termsC. oppressivelyD. halting between two opinions, hesitating whichside to joinE. halting between which side to join8. hand and glove ( )A. profits by themB. on very intimate termsC. just the same.D. hesitating which side to join.E. disclosed9. to account ( )A. profits by themB. profits to themC. disclosedD. on very intimate termsE. halting between two opinions, hesitating whichside to join10. sitting on the fence ( )A. just the same.B. halting between two opinions, hesitating whichside to joinC. disclosedD. profits to themE. hesitating which side to join.11. ( )

12. Want more Updates http://facebook.com/tanbir.ebooksfacebook /gmail/skype: - http://tanbircox.blogspot.comA. just the same.B. disclosedC. named in comparison withD. got himself into troubleE. not to be named in12. brought to light ( )A. seems likelyB. disclosedC. got himself into troubleD. named in comparisonE. used his utmost efforts13. hold a candle to ( )A. not to be named in comparison withB. seems likelyC. disclosedD. out of his mind.E. got himself into trouble14. burnt his fingers ( )A. in addition, besidesB. behaving arrogantlyC. behaving to the arrogantlyD. got himself into troubleE. addition in besides15. bids fair ( )A. behaving to the arrogantlyB. seems likelyC. addition in besidesD. out of his mind.E. in addition, besides16. strained every nerve ( )A. used his utmost effortsB. in addition, besidesC. the prevailing state of thingsD. state of things in additionE. used to efforts his utmost17. beside himself ( )A. out of his mind

13. Want more Updates http://facebook.com/tanbir.ebooksfacebook /gmail/skype: - http://tanbircox.blogspot.comB. used to efforts his utmostC. behaving arrogantlyD. the prevailing state of thingsE. on your guard, ready to act.18. into the bargain (, )A. in disorder or confusionB. in addition, besidesC. on your guard, ready to act.D. the prevailing state of thingsE. your guard to act.19. sixes and sevens ( )A. behaving arrogantlyB. state of things prevailingC. the prevailing state of thingsD. are pre-eminent.E. in disorder or confusion20. giving himself airs ( )A. the prevailing state of thingsB. are pre-eminent.C. progressed at equal rate withD. behaving arrogantlyE. at equal rate progressed with.Answer:1. C 2. B 3.D 4. C 5.A 6. C 7. C 8. B9. A 10. B 11.A 12.D 13.A 14.D 15. B 16.A17.A 18. B 19. E 20.D1. Run outA. to be involved in B. chaseC. bid good bye D. advance to attackE. become exhausted2. Turn asideA. be engage in B. deviate fromC. appear D. solve E. excite3. Stand to

14. Want more Updates http://facebook.com/tanbir.ebooksfacebook /gmail/skype: - http://tanbircox.blogspot.comA. stick to B. become hostileC. engage oneself D. abide byE. become hostile4. Take afterA. withdraw B. put offC. resemble D. discussE. keep away5. Turn offA. let it work B. change intoC. drive out D. half/ haltE. engage oneself6. Look upA. rise in price B. resolveC. go along aside D. to overE. understand7. Lay up withA. be confined in bed B. cost on demandC. gaze D. go along asideE. proceed8. Go beyondA. sit for B. leave the placeC. overcome D. exceedE. oppose9. Keep in withA. remain at a distanceB. delayC. keep good termsD. prevent from going outE. sacrifice10. Put upA. begin B. to bid good byeC. hang up D. lay byE. appear inIDIOMS AND PHRASES1. do not hang together ( )

15. Want more Updates http://facebook.com/tanbir.ebooksfacebook /gmail/skype: - http://tanbircox.blogspot.comA. are not consistent with each other.B. fully, implicitly. C. human nature.D. object toE. consistent with each are not other.2. flesh and blood ( )A. object to B. human nature. C. fully, implicitly.D. object to E. he is over-indulgent3. without reserve ()A. fully and the implicitly B. object toC. fully, implicitly. D. over-indulgentE. he is over-indulgent4. take exception to ( )A. he is over-indulgent B. fully, implicitly.C. over-indulgent D. object toE. becoming more general5. indulgent to a fault ( )A. over-indulgent B. becoming more generalC. object to D. he is over-indulgentE. to have his revenge.6. gaining ground ( )A. becoming more general B. to have his revenge.C. object to D. becoming more generalE. over-indulgent7. to pay off old scores ( )A. at intervals B. intervals atC. to have his revenge. D. his revenge to have.E. now and then, occasionally8. on and off ()A. now and then, occasionallyB. occasionally and now to thenC. of the same opinionD. the same of opinion. E. at intervals9. off and on ( / )(D unit D.U. -2006-2007)A. without offence; i. E. he did not resent it.B. without not resent itC. now and then, occasionally

16. Want more Updates http://facebook.com/tanbir.ebooksfacebook /gmail/skype: - http://tanbircox.blogspot.comD. then occasionally nowE. thwarted me in the execution of my design.10. we are at one ( )A. of the same opinion B. same the opinion ofC. thwarted me in the execution of my design.D. thwarted me of my design.E. without offence; i. e. he did not resent it.11. in good part ( )A. thwarted me in the execution of my design.B. execution of my designC. without offence; i. e. he did not resent it.D. thwarted me of my design.E. of the same opinion.12. put a spoke in my wheel ( )A. distinguished himself B. know it thoroughlyC. thwarted me in the execution of my design.D. thoroughly know it E. met with a cold reception13. he made his mark ( )A. know it thoroughly B. thoroughly know itC. met with a cold receptionD. distinguished himself E. with a cold met reception14. [t my `ina_rs _n^s ( )A. met with a cold reception B. know it thoroughlyC. take a resolute stand D. thoroughly know itE. stand resolute a take15. has fallen flat ( )A. met with a cold reception B. stand resolute a takeC. thoroughly know it D. take a resolute standE. know it thoroughly16. put my foot down ( )A. know it thoroughly B. take a resolute standC. changed for the better; begun a different mode of life.D. thoroughly know itE. changed a different mode of life.17. turned over a new leaf ( )A. resolved, decided B. reminds meC. changed for the better; begun a different mode of

17. Want more Updates http://facebook.com/tanbir.ebooksfacebook /gmail/skype: - http://tanbircox.blogspot.comlife/opened a new chapter. D. provision for the future.E. i. e; without any provision for the future.18. made up my mind ( , )A. resolved, decided B. reminds meC. eventually, ultimately.D. without any provision for the future.E. provision for future.19. puts me in mind ( )A. provision for future. B. eventually, ultimately.C. without any future. D. reminds meE. challenge, express a doubt about20. from hand to mouth ( )A. eventually, ultimately.B. just at the right moment, opportunely.C. i. e; without any provision for the future.D. reminds meE. challenge, express a doubt aboutAnswer:1. A 2. B 3. C 4. D 5. D 6. A 7. C 8. E9. C 10.A 11. C 12.C 13.D 14.B 15.A 16.B17.C 18.A 19.D 20. CSome Extra Phrase:1. Find outA. detect B. follow C. exceedD. succeed E. descend2. Give awayA. make over B. leave the place C. pass awayD. withdraw E. oppose3. Give overA. follow B. stop abruptly C. make overD. make out E. give off4. Hold inA. keep pace with B. checkC. remain at a distance D. maintain

18. Want more Updates http://facebook.com/tanbir.ebooksfacebook /gmail/skype: - http://tanbircox.blogspot.comE. keep good terms5. Hold overA. stick to B. offer of promiseC. keep away D. hide E. postpone6. Keep downA. control B. prevent from going outC. keep good terms D. delayE. depend upon7. Look intoA. consider B. go along aside C. dieD. examine E. expect eagerly8. Pass throughA. pay no attention to B. proceedC. to gather experience D. to be over toE. over look9. Make up forA. resolve B. pay no attention toC. compensate D. be regarded asE. go along aside10. Run intoA. to be involved in B. chaseC. bid good bye D. advance to attackE. become exhaustedIDIOMS AND PHRASES1. took to heart ( )A. cheered himself upB. was deeply cheered by affectedC. was deeply by affectedD. made him quite vain.E. was deeply affected by2. took heart ( ) and tried again.A. deeply was affected by B. was deeply affected byC. out of favor with him D. cheered himself upE. made him quite vain.3. in the right place ( / )A. appealed to deeply them.

19. Want more Updates http://facebook.com/tanbir.ebooksfacebook /gmail/skype: - http://tanbircox.blogspot.comB. faithful to their employersC. means well, is of a kindly and sympathetic dispositionD. out of favor with himE. deeply appealed to them.4. coming to the front ( / )A. made him quite vain.B. attaining prominence, becoming conspicuousC. disturbed the working ofD. in keepingE. with all our power5. gall and wormwood ()A. deeply appealed to them B. out of favor with himC. hateful D. in keepingE. faithful to their employers6. thrown out of gear ( )A. made him quite vain B. with all our powerC. disturbed the working of D. out of favor with himE. in keeping7. went home to them ( )A. faithful to their employers B. deeply appealed to them.C. making money very rapidly, earning large sums easily.D. in keeping E. with all our power8. coining money ( )A. making money very rapidly, earning large sums easily.B. out of favor with him C. in keepingD. in favour with E. in favor with9. in character ( )A. pay for it. B. faithful to their employers.C. in keeping D. made him quite vain.E. with all our power10. good books of (). (C unit D.U. -2006-2007)A. favor in with B. out of favor with himC. in favor with D. in keepingE. in favour with11. in his bad books ()A. made him quite vain B. faithful to their employers.C. ran off D. out of favor with him

20. Want more Updates http://facebook.com/tanbir.ebooksfacebook /gmail/skype: - http://tanbircox.blogspot.comE. with all our power12. quite at sea ()A. with all our powerB. made him quite vain.C. perplexes, at a loss what to do or how to act.D. faithful to their employers.E. ran off13. in his own light ( )A. to blunder, to get into a scrapeB. with all our powerC. pay for it.D. in ignoranceE. acts against his own interests hinders his ownadvancement.14. to put your foot in it ( )A. faithful to their employers.B. to blunder, to get into a scrapeC. with all our powerD. pay for it.E. made him quite vain.15. foot the bill ( )A. ran off B. pay for it.C. faithful to their employersD. with all our power E. in ignorance16. tooth and nail ( )A. faithful to their employersB. with all our powerC. became som_on_ _ls_s prop_rty.D. ran offE. made him quite vain.17. changed hands ( )A. employers to faithful theirB. ran offC. _][m_ som_on_ _ls_s prop_rty.D. faithful to their employers.E. to employers their18. by long odds ( )

21. Want more Updates http://facebook.com/tanbir.ebooksfacebook /gmail/skype: - http://tanbircox.blogspot.comA. most decidedly B. in ignoranceC. ran offD. faithful to their employers.E. made him quite vain.19. to his heels ( ).A. in ignorance B. ran offC. faithful to their employersD. made him quite vain.E. at a short distance from20. witbin [ ston_s tbrow o` ( )A. a short at distance fromB. faithful to their employers.C. at a short distance fromD. in ignoranceE. faithful to employers.Answer:1. E 2.D 3. C 4. B 5.C 6.C 7.B 8.A9.C 10. E 11.D 12. C 13. E 14.B 15.B 16.B17.C 18.A 19. B 20.C1. made a clean breast ofA. maintained is position B. confessed without reserveC. made him quite vain. D. faithful to their employers.E. in ignorance2. stood his ground ( )A. made him quite vain B. maintained his positionC. in ignorance D. has intimate knowledge ofE. faithful to their employers.3. keeps in touch ( )A. with quarrelling B. made him quite vain.C. quarrelling with D. where the difficultyE. has intimate knowledge of4. where the shoe pinches (, )B. where the difficulty or, trouble lies

22. Want more Updates http://facebook.com/tanbir.ebooksfacebook /gmail/skype: - http://tanbircox.blogspot.comC. quarrelling with.D. faithful to their employersE. where difficulty?5. show my hand ( )A. quarrelling to reveal with.B. to reveal my plan of action, to let out my designsC. made him quite vainD. in ignorance E. quarrelling with.6. carried out to the letter ( )A. in ignorance B. made him quite vain.C. faithful to their employers.D. exactly, with adherence to every detail.E. quarrelling with.7. kept his father in the dark ( / )A. quarrelling with B. made him quite vain.C. in the ascendant D. fortune favours himE. in ignorance8. turned his head ( )A. quarrelling with B. fortune favours himC. made him quite vain D. at first sightE. faithful to their employers.9. in the ascendant ( )A. at first star B. at first sightC. fortune favours him D. quarrelling with.E. faithful to their employers.10. the first blush ( )A. quarrelling with.B. continue to the last in his business or profession.C. at first sightD. fortune favors him E. faithful to their employers.11. die in harness ( )A. consulted one another B. faithful to their employers.C. quarrelling with.D. continue to the last in his business or profession.E. faithful of employers.12. too many irons in the fire ( )A. quarrelling for B. quarrelling with.

23. Want more Updates http://facebook.com/tanbir.ebooksfacebook /gmail/skype: - http://tanbircox.blogspot.comC. faithful to their employers D. consulted one anotherE. he is engaged in too many enterprises at the same time.13. were true to their salt ( )A. under control B. faithful to their employers.C. consulted on another D. consulted one anotherE. quarrelling with.14. well in hand ( )A. quarrelling B. one another consultedC. consulted one another D. quarrelling with.E. under control15. his wits end ()A. exactly for B. consulted one anotherC. quarrelling with D. exactly toE. quite puzzled, at a complete loss how to act.16. falling foul of ( )A. exactly B. exactly forC. quarrelling with D. exactly toE. consulted one another17. go back on ( )A. listen to B. fail to keepC. consulted one another D. exactly toE. exactly18. put their heads together ( )A. listen on B. consulted one anotherC. listen to D. exactlyE. prevalent, found everywhere19. give ear to ()A. exactly B. listen onC. listen to D. ill-feeling, bitternessE. prevalent, found everywhere20. nothing out of the way ()A. strange eccentric B. exactlyC. prevalent, found everywhereD. ill-feeling, bitterness E. in writingAnswer:1. B 2. B 3. E 4. B 5. B 6. D 7. E 8. C

24. Want more Updates http://facebook.com/tanbir.ebooksfacebook /gmail/skype: - http://tanbircox.blogspot.com9. C 10. C 11.D 12. E 13. B 14. E 15. E 16. C17. B 18. B 19. B 20.ASome Extra Phrase:1. go easy onA. continue B. an easy task C. not punish severelyD. sound familiar to E. ordinary2. hold stillA. wait B. not move C. collide withD. stay up E. stop by3. in the darkA. not be noticeable B. illiterateC. in trouble D. confused E. in dilemma4. in no timeA. recently B. in the future C. coming upD. very soon E. spend time doing unimportant thing5. Keep an eye outA. watch B. take car of C. look forD. look after E. put out of work6. learn the ropeA. become familiar with B. maintain the same speed asC. de logical and clear D. awareE. sound familiar to7. look forA. mind B. try to locate C. anticipateD. investigate E. be careful8. Look intoA. be careful B. investigate C. try to locateD. anticipate E. to locate9. let upA. decline in intensity B. consecutivelyC. make a special effort D. put out of workE. solve10. keep track ofA. maintain the same speed as B. have the same problemC. without a break D. to keep taking

25. Want more Updates http://facebook.com/tanbir.ebooksfacebook /gmail/skype: - http://tanbircox.blogspot.comE. know where something or someone isAvw`RvZ ki BsiRx ne (C Unit 1992 1993)A. High standard B. UpgradeC. Blue Blood D. AristocratBy and large (C Unit 2004 2005)A. Very large B. Mostly C. EverywhereD. False E. Far away1. in the air ()A. ill-feeling, bitterness B. prevalent, found everywhereC. exactly D. prevalent to everywhereE. ran away2. bad blood ()A. ran away B. ill-feeling, bitternessC. exactly D. prevalent, found everywhereE. in writing3. at discretionA. unconditionally B. exactly C. ill-feeling, bitternessD. ran away E. in writing4. read between the lines ( )A. constantly in thoughts sort monomania.B. prevalent, found everywhereC. constantly in his thoughts, as a sort monomania.D. ill-feeling, bitterness)E. it has a hidden or unexpressed meaning, not apparent onthe surface.5. murdered in cold blood ( )A. exactly B. in writingC. constantly in his thoughts, as a sort monomania.D. not in the heat of passion or excitement, but deliberately.E. ran away6. in black and white ( )A. constantly in his B. ran away C. writingD. in writing E. exactly7. showed a clean pair of heels ( )A. exactly B. constantly in his C. ran away

26. Want more Updates http://facebook.com/tanbir.ebooksfacebook /gmail/skype: - http://tanbircox.blogspot.comD. in writing E. quite satisfactory.8. on the brain ( )A. quite satisfactory. B. exactlyC. constantly in his thoughts, as a sort monomania.D. writing to E. satisfactory in quite.9. to a T ( / )A. satisfactory in quite. B. exactlyC. quite satisfactory.D. have reason to suspect something.E. a constant source of annoyance to him.10. a thorn in his side (vai KviY)A. exactly B. quite satisfactory.C. have reason to suspect something.D. a constant source of annoyance to him.E. made it fail before it could mature.11. smell a rat ( ) (C Unit D.U.2006-07)A. a constant source of annoyance to him.B. have reason to suspect something.C. made it fail before it could mature.D. quite satisfactory.E. not to be thought of, impossible.12. nipped his scheme in the bud ( )A. not to be thought of, impossible.B. have reason to suspect something.C. made it fail before it could mature.D. quite satisfactory.E. a constant source of annoyance to him.13. out of the question ()A. the simple fact, the whole matter in a few wordsB. not to be thought of, impossible.C. he has good prospects in the competition.D. adopting a threatening attitude.E. quite satisfactory.14. up to the mark ()A. he has good prospects in the competition.B. quite satisfactory. C. adopting a attitude.D. the simple fact, the whole matter in a few words

27. Want more Updates http://facebook.com/tanbir.ebooksfacebook /gmail/skype: - http://tanbircox.blogspot.comE. adopting a threatening attitude.15. The long and the short of (A. adopting a threatening attitude.B. the simple fact, the whole matter in a few wordsC. adopting a attitude.D. remained faithful to the causeE. he has good prospects in the competition.16. in the running ( )A. adopting a attitude. B. quite satisfactory.C. he has good prospects in the competition.D. remained faithful to the causeE. adopting a threatening attitude.17. showing his teeth ( )A. adopting a threatening attitude.B. remained faithful to the causeC. adopting a attitude. D. turned paleE. he has good prospects in the competition.18. changed colour ( )A. some cause of quarrel with you.B. proved useful to me C. turned paleD. a man of no substance or consequence.E. is quite clear, is a undoubted fact19. he stuck to his guns ( )A. turned paleB. remained faithful to the causeC. a man of no substance or consequence.D. I am very busy E. proved useful to me20. to take stock of the ( )A. is quite clear, is a undoubted factB. survey C. to surveyD. some cause of quarrel with you.E. a man of no substance or consequence.Answer:1. B 2. B 3. A 4. E 5. D 6. D 7. C 8. C9. B 10.D 11. B 12. C 13. B 14. B 15. B 16. C17.A 18. C 19. B 20. C

28. Want more Updates http://facebook.com/tanbir.ebooksfacebook /gmail/skype: - http://tanbircox.blogspot.comSome Extra Phrases:1. look overA. be careful B. examine C. take careD. try to locate E. anticipate2. look up toA. investigate B. admire C. make special effortD. resample E. intend to3. on edgeA. without a break B. not to any degreeC. nervous D. in difficult situationE. insane4. Mixed upA. confused B. nervous C. resembleD. choose a cautions plan E. put together5. on the agoA. again and again B. do something without planC. to longer plan D. do very well E. always busy6. out o` on_s min^A. almost unable to rememberB. something that sound unpleasant irrationalC. irrationalD. do to any degree E. independent7. Make upA. invent B. allow space for C. intend toD. make a special effort E. make use of8. on on_s ownA. one log real B. in general C. congratulate oneselfD. focus on E. independent9. Ov_r on_s b_[^A. feel differently B. not noticeableC. not noticeable D. not understandableE. beyond dent10. part withA. assemble B. not be in the company ofC. accompany D. disassembleE. assume control

29. Want more Updates http://facebook.com/tanbir.ebooksfacebook /gmail/skype: - http://tanbircox.blogspot.com1. to take stock of the ( )A. I am very busy B. to surveyC. born in wealth and luxury.D. proved useful to meE. is quite clear, is a undoubted fact2. with a man of straw ( )A. born in wealth and luxury.B. proved useful to meC. some cause of quarrel with you.D. is quite clear, is a undoubted factE. a man of no substance or consequence.3. in full swing (mwq)A. proved useful to meB. I am very busyC. very activeD. born in wealth and luxury.E. is quite clear, is a undoubted fact4. to keep his own counsel ( )A. born in wealth and luxury.B. proved useful to meC. is quite clear, is a undoubted factD. to preserve a discreet silence, to be reticent abouthis opinions or affairsE. some cause of quarrel with you.5. silver spoon in his mouth ( )A. is quite clear, is a undoubted factB. born in wealth and luxury.C. proved useful to meD. some cause of quarrel with you.

30. Want more Updates http://facebook.com/tanbir.ebooksfacebook /gmail/skype: - http://tanbircox.blogspot.comE. I am very busy6. stands to reason ( )A. proved useful to meB. is quite clear, is a undoubted factC. to retire from active lifeD. was concerned.E. some cause of quarrel with you.7. in good stead ( )A. proved useful to me B. was concerned.C. I am very busyD. to retire from active lifeE. some cause of quarrel with you.8. the wind out of my sails ( )A. I am very busyB. made my words or actions ineffective byanticipating them.C. proved useful to meD. some cause of quarrel with you.E. was concerned.9. him to task ( )A. dwell tediously on the same subject.B. reproved him.C. proved useful to meD. some cause of quarrel with you.E. to retire from active life10. bone to pick with you ( )A. I am very busyB. proved useful to meC. dwell tediously on the same subject.D. some cause of quarrel with you.E. was concerned.11. at a pinch ( )A. to retire from active lifeB. in case of emergency, if hard pressed.C. dwell tediously on the same subject.D. I am very busyE. was concerned.

31. Want more Updates http://facebook.com/tanbir.ebooksfacebook /gmail/skype: - http://tanbircox.blogspot.com12. paid him back in his own coin ( )A. I am very busyB. treated him in the same way as he had treated me.C. was concerned.D. dwell tediously on the same subject.E. came to nothing13. my hands are full ()A. to retire from active lifeB. I am very busyC. was concerned.D. in case of emergency, if hard pressed.E. dwell tediously on the same subject.14. he had a hand ()A. to retire from active lifeB. was concerned.C. came to nothingD. to retire from active lifeE. avoids from a feeling of mistrust, dislikes15. fights shy of ( )A. dwell tediously on the same subject.B. came to nothingC. avoids from a feeling of mistrust, dislikesD. to retire from active lifeE. to domineer over16. ended in smoke ( )(C unit D.U. -2006-07)A. to retire from active lifeB. to domineer overC. came to nothingD. retire from life activeE. dwell tediously on the same subject.17. stone unturned ( )A. to retire from active lifeB. to domineer overC. retire from life activeD. dwell tediously on the same subject.E. used all available means, adopted every possible

32. Want more Updates http://facebook.com/tanbir.ebooksfacebook /gmail/skype: - http://tanbircox.blogspot.commethod of search18. to lord it over ( )A. to retire from life activeB. to domineer overC. to retire from active lifeD. to retire life from activeE. dwell tediously on the same subject.19. to rest on his laurels ( )A. dwell tediously on the same subject.B. to retire from active lifeC. take your pre-eminence.D. scolded himE. take care not to lose your pre-eminence.20. to your laurels ( )A. dwell tediously on the same subject.B. scolded himC. take care not to lose your pre-eminence.D. scolded yourE. to retire from active lifeAnswer:1. B 2. E 3. C 4. D 5. B 6. B 7. A 8. B9. B 10.D 11.B 12.B 13.B 14.B 15.C 16.C17.E 18.B 19.B 20.CSome Extra Phrases:1. It by earA. choose a cautious planB. take something from a surfaceC. to comminute doing something to longD. do something without definite planE. concrete on2. Pick up the tab (for)A. tolerate B. take something from a surfaceC. pay for D. leamE. to keep taking cleanse3. Put up winA. to keep taking clarets B. attendC. wear D. postpone

33. Want more Updates http://facebook.com/tanbir.ebooksfacebook /gmail/skype: - http://tanbircox.blogspot.comE. tolerate4. put onA. attend B. tolerateC. begin to wearD. go to a location and get someoneE. select5. pull on_s l_aA. make up a strong B. dissuadeC. stop something D. pretendE. discourage6. Pick outA. choose B. escort someoneC. do very wellD. take something from a surfaceE. start the journey7. Put asideA. pretend to do somethingB. dissuade C. neglectD. save for later E. return some thing8. put awayA. taking something without permissionB. save for the laterC. keep safe distanceD. return something to its proper placeE. postpone9. Pass upA. stop the operation B. not acceptC. choose D. indicateE. return something to its proper place10. see toA. meet unexpectedly B. sound familiar toC. take care of D. burp intoE. look likeIDIOMS AND PHRASES

34. Want more Updates http://facebook.com/tanbir.ebooksfacebook /gmail/skype: - http://tanbircox.blogspot.com1. same string ( )A. take care not to lose your pre-eminence.B. scolded C. practicallyD. dwell tediously on the same subject.E. scolded him2. blood ran cold ( )A. very good B. scolded C. practicallyD. he was horrified E. made great noise or fuss.3. piece of my mind ( )A. scolded B. made great noise or fuss.C. scolded him D. very good E. practically4. as good as ()A. practically B. somewhat deaf C. very goodD. uneasy, anxious, uncomfortableE. made great noise or fuss.5. as good as gold ( )A. made great noise or fuss. B. very goodC. in any case he will be the winner.D. he will suffer severelyE. uneasy, anxious, uncomfortable6. make good the loss ()A. a delusion, a worthless thingB. somewhat deafC. made great noise or fuss.D. to compensate me for the lossE. uneasy, anxious, uncomfortable7. kicked up a row ( )A. a delusion, a worthless thingB. in any case he will be the winner.C. made great noise or fuss.D. he will suffer severelyE. uneasy, anxious, uncomfortable8. seems ill at ease (, )A. a delusion, a worthless thingB. somewhat deaf C. he will suffer severelyD. made great noise or fuss.

35. Want more Updates http://facebook.com/tanbir.ebooksfacebook /gmail/skype: - http://tanbircox.blogspot.comE. uneasy, anxious, uncomfortable9. hard of hearing ( )A. called forth general and loud applauseB. somewhat deafC. in any case he will be the winner.D. a delusion, a worthless thingE. he will suffer severely10. hard with him ( )A. on the verge of ruinB. called forth general and loud applauseC. he will suffer severelyD. a delusion, a worthless thingE. in any case he will be the winner.11. is on his last legs ( )A. nothing.B. behaved towards him in a magnanimous mannerC. on the verge of ruinD. a delusion, a worthless thingE. called forth general and loud applause12. neither head nor tail ( )A. in any case he will be the winner.B. entirely, completely C. nothing.D. a delusion, a worthless thingE. called forth general and loud applause13. get the better of ( )A. behaved towards him in a magnanimous mannerB. the full detaislC. entirely, completely Iain an advantage averD. in any case he will be the winner.E. a delusion, a worthless thing14. turn_^ out to _ [ m[r_s n_st ( )A. deeply, or in debtB. behaved towards him in a magnanimous mannerC. a delusion, a worthless thingD. entirely, completely E. the full details15. brought down the houseA. behaved towards him in a magnanimous manner

36. Want more Updates http://facebook.com/tanbir.ebooksfacebook /gmail/skype: - http://tanbircox.blogspot.comB. called forth general and loud applauseC. the full detailsD. deeply, or in debt E. took special trouble16. every inch ()A. took special trouble B. entirely, completelyC. called forth general and loud applauseD. deeply, or in debtE. behaved towards him in a magnanimous manner17. done the handsome thing by him ( )A. the full detaislB. gave up trying to convince each otherC. took special troubleD. behaved towards him in a magnanimous mannerE. deeply, or in debt18. ins and outs of that affair ( )A. gave up trying to convince each otherB. misunderstand each other C. the full detailsD. took special trouble E. deeply, or in debt19. over head and ears ()A. of a poor kind, tea that scarcely deserved the name.B. undoubtedly C. took special troubleD. deeply E. misunderstand each other20. Beyond all question ( )A. gave up trying to convince each otherB. of a poor kind, tea that scarcely deserved the name.C. a loser D. undoubtedlyE. tea that scarcelyAnswer:1.D 2. D 3. C 4. A 5. B 6.D 7.C 8.E9. B 10.C 11.C 12.C 13.D 14.C 15.B 16.B17.D 18.C 19.D 20.DSome Extra Phrases:1. run of the millA. out of the supply B. out of the workC. exhausted D. ordinary E. orient

37. Want more Updates http://facebook.com/tanbir.ebooksfacebook /gmail/skype: - http://tanbircox.blogspot.com2. rule outA. exhaust the supplyB. drain energy from someoneC. eliminate D. discontinue E. leave3. show aroundA. ^ont rotb_r [skina som_on_B. become cheerful C. become popularD. orient E. be familiar with4. show upA. enroll B. arrive C. estimateD. indicate E. make something very clear5. snowed underA. wipe out B. put out of workC. in summary D. fail to happenE. very busy6. speak up forA. support verbally B. speak more loudlyC. say what someone is thinkingD. face to face E. friendly condensation7. spell outE A. make something very clearB. having good command C. make use ofD. exploit E. get large supply of something8. stack up againstA. disassembleB. have something one cannot get rid offC. does to D. compare withE. opposite to something9. stay outA. out of activity B. not go to bedC. stop working for a short timeD. eliminate E. not come home10. stick withA. stay with B. resemble C. put up withD. represent E. symbolize

38. Want more Updates http://facebook.com/tanbir.ebooksfacebook /gmail/skype: - http://tanbircox.blogspot.com1. Out of the question ()A. a loser B. misunderstand each otherC. took special trouble D. impossibleE. gave up trying to convince each other2. agreed to differ ( )A. of a poor kind, tea that scarcely deserved the name.B. misunderstand each otherC. gave up trying to convince each otherD. a loser E. took special trouble3. in bad odour ()A. misunderstand each otherB. of a poor kind, tea that scarcely deserved the name.C. out of favour, in bad reputeD. a loserE. took special trouble4. stand on ceremony ( / )A. misunderstand each otherB. each other the misunderstandC. act with reserve, insist on strict rules of etiquette being observed.D. took special troubleE. of a poor kind, tea that scarcely deserved the name.5. out of his way ( )A. a loserB. each other the misunderstandC. misunderstand each otherD. took special troubleE. of a poor kind, tea that scarcely deserved the name.6. at cross-purposes ( )A. each other the misunderstandB. to elicit information from himC. misunderstand each otherD. a loserE. of a poor kind, tea that scarcely deserved the name.7. draw him out ( / )A. to elicit information from him

39. Want more Updates http://facebook.com/tanbir.ebooksfacebook /gmail/skype: - http://tanbircox.blogspot.comB. is undecidedC. youv_ aot your ^_s_rtsD. of a poor kind, tea that scarcely deserved the name.E. imitated him, profited by his example.8. made light of his ( )A. [ los_r B. youv_ aot your ^_s_rtsC. imitated him, profited by his example.D. of a poor kind, tea that scarcely deserved the name.E. treated lightly9. with one voice ()A. unanimously B. does not work hard.C. imitated him, profited by his example.D. is undecidedE. of a poor kind, tea that scarcely deserved the name.10. took the edge off his argument ( )A. made his argument ineffective.B. a loser C. is undecidedD. youv_ aot your ^_s_rtsE. of a poor kind, tea that scarcely deserved the name.11. tea of a kind ( )A. the name of scarcely deservedB. does not work hard. C. is undecidedD. of a poor kind, tea that scarcely deserved the name.E. a loser12. in kind ( )A. youv_ aot your ^_s_rts B. p_rm[n_ntlyC. in the same way (with insolence)D. a loser E. is undecided13. stick at nothing ( )A. is unscrupulous and will B. do anything toC. accomplish his purpose D. remains binding, is validE. imitated him, profited by his example17. well-balanced ( ) opinions.A. youv_ aot your ^_s_rtsB. going through an apprenticeshipC. reasonable, moderate D. has disappointed me.E. remains binding, is valid

40. Want more Updates http://facebook.com/tanbir.ebooksfacebook /gmail/skype: - http://tanbircox.blogspot.com18. carried off his feet ( )A. remains binding, is valid B. does not work hard.C. imitated him, profited by his example.D. w[s wil^ witb _x]it_m_nt E. youv_ aot your ^_s_rts19. most of his opportunity ( ).A. going through an apprenticeshipB. used it to the best advantage.C. youv_ aot your ^_s_rts D. ^o_s not work b[r^.E. has disappointed me.20. put on the market (weq c )A. does not work hard.B. imitated him, profited by his example.C. o``_r_^ `or s[l_ D. youv_ aot your ^_s_rtsE. going through an apprenticeshipAnswer:1. D 2. C 3. C 4. C 5. D 6. C 7. A 8. E9. A 10.A 11.D 12. C 13.D 14. B 15. B 16. C17. C 18.D 19. B 20. C1. at a stretch ()A. continuouslyB. youv_ aot your ^_s_rtsC. has disappointed me.D. imitated him, profited by his example.E. going through an apprenticeship2. carried his point ( )A. with utmost speed. B. defeated his adversaries in debate.C. youv_ aot your ^_s_rtsD. going through an apprenticeshipE. has disappointed me.3. serving his time ()A. going through an apprenticeshipB. youv_ aot your ^_s_rtsC. with utmost speed. D. has disappointed me.E. imitated him, profited by his example.

41. Want more Updates http://facebook.com/tanbir.ebooksfacebook /gmail/skype: - http://tanbircox.blogspot.com4. Serves you right. ( )A. pr_p[rina `[ls_ []]ounts B. youv_ aot your ^_s_rtsC. does not work hard.D. imitated him, profited by his example.E. with utmost speed.5. to serve him out ( )A. has disappointed me.B. imitated him, profited by his example.C. to retaliate upon him to have my revenge on him.D. with utmost speed. E. preparing false accounts6. against time ( )A. preparing false accounts B. does not work hard.C. has disappointed me. D. with utmost speed.E. imitated him, profited by his example.7. fallen short of my expectations ( )A. permanently B. remains binding, is validC. has disappointed me. D. does not work hard.E. imitated him, profited by his example.8. like a fish out of water ( )A. permanently B. preparing false accountsC. like one out of his element in a strange situation.D. does not work hard.E. imitated him, profited by his example.9. takes things easy ( )A. permanently B. remains binding, is validC. does not work hard. D. preparing false accountsE. imitated him, profited by his example.10. took a leaf out of his book. ( )A. permanently B. permanently toC. imitated him, profited by his example.D. preparing false accounts E. remains binding, is valid11. cooking the accounts ( )A. permanently B. preparing false accountsC. under you absolute control D. remains binding, is validE. you absolute under control12. lie in the bed you have made ( )A. money unfairly making to B. under you absolute control

42. Want more Updates http://facebook.com/tanbir.ebooksfacebook /gmail/skype: - http://tanbircox.blogspot.comC. take the consequences of your own acts; suffer for yourown misdeedsD. remains binding, is valid E. making money unfairly13. thinks better of ( )A. permanentlyB. he has thought more care fully about it and come to awiser decision.C. is in earnest. D. making money unfairlyE. under you absolute control14. means business ( )A. remains binding, is valid B. making money unfairlyC. is in earnest. D. under you absolute controlE. permanently15. on the spur of the moment ()A. permanently B. making money unfairlyC. at once, without deliberation. D. under you absolute controlE. remains binding, is valid16. It is the thing () to do.A. permanently B. the proper thingC. under you absolute control D. remains binding, is validE. making money unfairly17. took his failure to heart ( )A. permanently B. felt it deeply; grieved over it.C. under you absolute control D. making money unfairlyE. remains binding, is valid18. goes to his heart to ( )A. making money unfairly B. touches him deeplyC. remains binding, is valid D. under you absolute controlE. permanently19. holds good (/)A. making money unfairly B. under you absolute controlC. remains binding, is valid D. permanently toE. permanently20. for good ()A. making money unfairly B. permanentlyC. very much D. under you absolute controlE. unsaleable from lack of demand.

43. Want more Updates http://facebook.com/tanbir.ebooksfacebook /gmail/skype: - http://tanbircox.blogspot.comAnswer:1. A 2. B 3. A 4. B 5. C 6. D 7. C 8. C9. C 10. C 11. B 12. C 13. B 14. C 15. C 16. B17. B 18. B 19. C 20. B1. go hard with him ( )A. unsaleable from lack of demand.B. making money unfairly C. prove a serious matter for himD. very much E. under you absolute control2. beck and call ( )A. very much B. to a certain degree, not satisfactorilyC. under your absolute controlD. very much E. making money unfairly3. burning the candles at both ends ( )A. unsaleable from lack of demand.B. to a certain degree, not satisfactorilyC. overtaxing his energies. D. making money unfairlyE. very much4. bury the hatchet ( )A. cease fighting, make peace B. making money unfairlyC. very much D. to a certain degree, not satisfactorilyE. unalterable from lack of demand.5. feathering his won nest ( )A. making money unfairly B. very muchC. to a certain degree, not satisfactorilyD. Hebrew or, something which I do not understandE. unalterable from lack of demand.6. laid hands on (Avgb Kiv)A. made an attempt B. very muchC. Hebrew or, something which I do not understandD. assaultedE. to a certain degree, not satisfactorily

44. Want more Updates http://facebook.com/tanbir.ebooksfacebook /gmail/skype: - http://tanbircox.blogspot.com7. had a hand in ()A. unalienable from lack of demand.B. Hebrew or, something which I do not understandC. to a certain degree, not satisfactorilyD. was concerned in E. very much8. blowing his own trumpet ( )A. made an attemptB. Hebrew or, something which I do not understandC. praising himselfD. to a certain degree, not satisfactorily E. very much9. will not pass muster ( )A. Hebrew or, something which I do not understandB. to a certain degree, not satisfactorilyC. unalterable from lack of demand.D. will not be accepted as satisfactory E. very much10. head and shoulders ()A. made an attemptB. Hebrew or, something which I do not understandC. to a certain degree, not satisfactorilyD. unalterable from lack of demand. E. very much11. drug in the market (Pvwn`vnxbZvq weq hvMZv nvwiq djv)A. made an attempt B. listened eagerly to his wordsC. Hebrew or, something which I do not understandD. to a certain degree, not satisfactorilyE. unsaleable from lack of demand.12. made ducks and drakes ( )A. made an attempt B. squanderedC. listened eagerly to his wordsD. Hebrew or, something which I do not understandE. to a certain degree, not satisfactorily13. after a fashion ( )A. to a certain degree, not satisfactorilyB. made an attempt C. listened eagerly to his wordsD. is well thought of byE. Hebrew or, something which I do not understand14. all Greek Hebrew ( )A. full and precise reference to authority

45. Want more Updates http://facebook.com/tanbir.ebooksfacebook /gmail/skype: - http://tanbircox.blogspot.comB. made an attemptC. something which I do not understandD. is well thought of by E. listened eagerly to his words15. red-handed ( )A. is well thought of by B. listened eagerly to his wordsC. in the very act of committing the theftD. full and precise reference to authorityE. made an attempt16. tried his hand ()A. full and precise reference to authorityB. eagerly watching C. listened eagerly to his wordsD. made an attemptE. provides luxurious food, entertains his guests sumptuously17. neither here nor there ()A. full and precise reference to authorityB. provides luxurious food, entertains his guests sumptuouslyC. foreign to the subject under discussion, irrelevant.D. eagerly watchingE. listened eagerly to his words18. gave him the cold shoulder ( / )A. eagerly watchingB. treated him in a cold and distant mannerC. full and precise reference to authorityD. listened eagerly to his words E. is well thought of by19. on the cards ()A. full and precise reference to authorityB. listened eagerly to his words C. eagerly watchingD. is well thought of by E. not improbable20. hung on his lips ( )A. full and precise reference to authorityB. provides luxurious food, entertains his guests sumptuouslyC. listened eagerly to his wordsD. eagerly watching E. is well thought of byAnswer:1. C 2. C 3. C 4. A 5. A 6. D 7. D 8. C9. D 10. E 11. E 12. B 13.A 14. C 15. C 16.D

46. Want more Updates http://facebook.com/tanbir.ebooksfacebook /gmail/skype: - http://tanbircox.blogspot.com17. C 18. B 19. E 10. C1. hung fire ()A. provides luxurious food, entertains his guests sumptuouslyB. were reluctant; hesitated C. eagerly watchingD. full and precise reference to authorityE. is well thought of by2. well with ( )A. eagerly watchingB. provides luxurious food, entertains his guests sumptuouslyC. is well thought of by D. failedE. full and precise reference to authority3. given chapter and verse ( /)A. eagerly watchingB. full and precise reference to authorityC. failed D. failed forE. provides luxurious food, entertains his guests sumptuously4. giving a false coloring to ( )A. misrepresenting B. to keep out of debt C. be ruinedD. provides luxurious food, entertains his guests sumptuouslyE. eagerly watching5. all ears ( )A. provides luxurious food, entertains his guests sumptuously.B. to keep out of debt C. deeply attentiveD. eagerly watchingE. do some remarkable or surprising thing6. all eyes ( )A. to keep out of debt B. failedC. eagerly watchingD. do some remarkable or surprising thingE. provides luxurious food, entertains his guests sumptuously.7. keeps a good table ( )A. provides luxurious food, entertains his guests sumptuously.B. to keep out of debt

47. Want more Updates http://facebook.com/tanbir.ebooksfacebook /gmail/skype: - http://tanbircox.blogspot.comC. do some remarkable or surprising thingD. be ruined E. failed8. to keep his head above water ( )A. failedB. provides luxurious food, entertains his guests sumptuously.C. to keep out of debtD. do some remarkable or surprising thing E. be ruined9. set the Thames on fire ( )A. in every wayB. do some remarkable or surprising thingC. conceited D. be ruinedE. handed over to the police.10. came to grief ( )A. in every way B. conceitedC. failed D. be ruinedE. reached the age of twenty-one11. come to grief ( )A. be ruined B. in every wayC. filled her with horror D. conceitedE. reached the age of twenty-one12. [t [rms l_natb ( )A. reached the age of twenty-oneB. at a distance, I hold aloof from himC. handed over to the police.D. conceited E. in every way13. keeping up appearance ( )A. in every way B. conceitedC. reached the age of twenty-oneD. keeping up a outward show of prosperityE. filled her with horror14. came of age ( )A. reached the age of twenty-oneB. conceited C. in every wayD. handed over to the police. E. filled her with horror15. to the backbone ()A. reached the age of twenty-one

48. Want more Updates http://facebook.com/tanbir.ebooksfacebook /gmail/skype: - http://tanbircox.blogspot.comB. in every way C. filled her with horrorD. handed over to the police. E. conceited16. bag and baggage ()A. filled her with horror B. handed over to the police.C. will all you belongings altogether, completelyD. conceited E. very much surprised me17. made her blood creep ( )A. handed over to the police. B. to triumph overC. filled her with horror D. ruin yourselfE. very much surprised me18. a bone of contention ( )A. conceited B. handed over to the police.C. a subject of dispute D. ruin yourselfE. very much surprised me19. took away my breath ( )A. conceited B. to triumph overC. very much surprised me D. ruin yourselfE. handed over to the police.20. swollen-headed (, )A. handed over to the police. B. very much surprised meC. conceited D. to triumph overE. ruin yourselfAnswer:1. B 2. C 3. B 4. A 5. C 6. C 7. A 8.C9. B 10.C 11.A 12.B 13.D 14.A 15.B 16. C17.C 18.C 19.C 20.C

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