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Idioms & Phrases

6. His plan was so complicated that it floored his listeners.

1. entertained

1

2. puzzled

2

3. annoyed

3

4. encouraged

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7. There has been bad blood between the two communities even before shouting.

1. Impure blood

1

2. Ill feeling

2

3. Bloody fights

3

4. Quarrels

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8. The curious neighbours were disappointed as the young couple's quarrel was just a storm in a tea cup.

1. violent quarrel

1

2. fuss about a trifle

2

3. brittle situation

3

4. quarrel about tea cups

4
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9. Mohan always keeps himself to himself

1. Is too busy

1

2. Is selfish

2

3. Is unsociable

3

4. Does not take sides

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10. While the ladies continued their small talk in the drawing room, I felt bored.

1. whispering

1

2. backbiting

2

3. gossip

3

4. light conversation

4
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