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111 In the following question, which one is best expresses the meaning of the phrase.
  74. John had to stand on his feet very early in his life. 

A
to be physically strong
B
to be independent
C
to stand erect
D
to be successful

112 In the following question, which one is best expresses the meaning of the phrase.
  I ran out of money on my European tour.

A
exhausted my stock of
B
did not have enough
C
lost
D
carried a lot

113 In the following question, which one is best expresses the meaning of the phrase.
  The party stalwarts have advised the President to take it lying down for a while.

A
to be cautious
B
to be on the defensive
C
to take rest
D
to show no reaction

114 In the following question, which one is best expresses the meaning of the phrase.
  The rebels held out for about a month

A
waited
B
retreated
C
bargained
D
resisted

115 In the following question, which one is best expresses the meaning of the phrase.
   In spite of the efforts of all peace loving people, world peace is still a far cry.

A
an impracticable idea
B
an abstract idea
C
out of reach
D
a long way off

116 In the following question, which one is best expresses the meaning of the phrase.
  It goes to his heart to see so much misery.

A
influences him
B
touches him deeply
C
makes him yield
D
annoys him

117 In the following question, which one is best expresses the meaning of the phrase.
  64. I felt like a fish out of water among all those business tycoons.

A
troubled
B
stupid
C
uncomfortable
D
inferior

118 In the following question, which one is best expresses the meaning of the phrase.
  There is no love lost between the two neighbours.

A
close friendship
B
intense dislike
C
a love-hate relationship
D
cool indifference

119 In the following question, which one is best expresses the meaning of the phrase.
  23. The trainees fell all over themselves to praise the boss’s speech.

A
Ignored
B
Clamour
C
Overly enthusiastic
D
Tripped

120 In the following question, which one is best expresses the meaning of the phrase.
  72. My friend turned a deaf ear to my tale of loss and refused to help me. 

A
paid no heed
B
went far away
C
listened carefully
D
turned his ear away