In the following questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase printed in the bold in the sentence, Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

My uncle's business has gone to the dogs.

• is ruined

• is dead

• is sick

• is angry

In the following questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase printed in the bold in the sentence, Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

Despite the highs and lows, life tends to average itself out.

• balance itself

• be unvarying

• show equal value

• get compatible

In the following questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase printed in the bold in the sentence, Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

On second thoughts she refused to accept his invitation.

• On reconsidering

• reviewing leisurely

• moral grounds

• seeing his brashness

In the following questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase printed in the bold in the sentence, Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

I stirred the hornet's nest by my honest statement.

• responded to criticism angrily

• caused anger in many people

• stopped people criticizing someone

• acted with energy and interest

In the following questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase printed in the bold in the sentence, Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

He knows how to break in horses.

• rear

• tend

• train

• force