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131 In the following question, which one is best expresses the meaning of the phrase.
  59. The robber took to his heels when the police arrived. 

A
opened fire
B
hid himself
C
ran off
D
surrendered

132 In the following question, which one is best expresses the meaning of the phrase.
  I have warned him now and then not to resort to violence.

A
consistently
B
frequently
C
occasionally
D
repeatedly

133 In the following question, which one is best expresses the meaning of the phrase.
  Please do not indulge in double dealing.

A
dealing improperly
B
deception
C
two standards
D
two jobs

134 In the following question, which one is best expresses the meaning of the phrase.
  62. Don't thrust your nose into my affairs.

A
Advise me about
B
Be in opposition
C
Deal with
D
Meddle officiously in

135 In the following question, which one is best expresses the meaning of the phrase.
  63. Some people now wonder whether we just pay lip-service or genuinely subscribe to democracy.

A
pay oral tribute
B
attach no value
C
remain indifferent
D
show only outward respect

136 In the following question, which one is best expresses the meaning of the phrase.
  79. As usual he is blowing his own trumpet.  

A
refusing to use anybody else's trumpet.
B
playing a tune on the trumpet
C
praising himself
D
praising himself and others

137 In the following question, which one is best expresses the meaning of the phrase.
  80. I trust you will bear with me a few minutes more.  

A
have patience with
B
support
C
carry the burden for
D
be in control for

138 In the following question, which one is best expresses the meaning of the phrase.
  45. In spite of all his brag he had to eat a humble pie.

A
To eat good food
B
To eat hurriedly
C
Being very humble
D
To apologize humbly

139 In the following question, which one is best expresses the meaning of the phrase.
  52. The dishwasher is making a funny noise. Something must be out of whack

A
Vitiated
B
Marred
C
Flawed
D
Defaced

140 In the following question, which one is best expresses the meaning of the phrase.
  27. So many people are trying to quit smoking that I might as well jump on the bandwagon and quit as well.

A
Join a popular trend or activity
B
Marred
C
Do or say something exactly right
D
To hear rumors about something or someone