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61. In the eye of the storm

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Answer: Be in the controversial situation

Explanation In the eye of the storm is an idiom. In the eye of the storm means to be at the center of or deeply involved in difficult, stressful, or hectic situation or period of time. In the eye of the storm متنازعہ صورتحال میں ہونا

62. Choose the correct meaning of idioms/phrases. At the police station, "he showed a clean pair of heels".

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Answer: ran away

Explanation show a clean pair of heels: to run away fast; to flee swiftly. *** ND1-2-2023

63. Idiom: Out of blue means?

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Answer: From nowhere

Explanation " Out of the blue " means something happening unexpectedly or suddenly . Example : "The news of his promotion came out of the blue ."

64. They had been living beyond their _ for several years.

وہ کئی سالوں سے اپنے _ سے آگے رہ رہے تھے۔

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Answer: means

Explanation They had been living beyond their means for several years. وہ کئی سالوں سے اپنے وسائل سے باہر رہ رہے تھے *** If someone is living beyond their means is an idiom which means " they are spending more money than they can afford" while If someone is living within their means , they are not spending more money than they can afford. SH31-8-2023

65. The idiom "lend an ear" means what?

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Answer: To pay attention to

Explanation The idiom “ Lend an ear ” means توجہ دینا

66. Idiom Give the devil his due mean?

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Answer: Be fair even to a disliked person

Explanation The idiom "give the devil his due"m eans to acknowledge the good qualities or accomplishments of a person you dislike or who is generally considered bad.

67. Choose the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase: "When he tells stones about himself, he is inclined to draw the long bow"?

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Answer: Exaggerate

Explanation The idiom "draw the long bow" means to exaggerate or stretch the truth , often to make oneself appear more impressive or important.

68. The idiom The sword of Damocles means what?

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Answer: A constant threat

Explanation The idiom "The sword of Damocles" means سر پر تلوار لٹکنا، سر پر خطرہ منڈلانا

69. Complete the sentence with suitable idiom: Definitely it is a _____ because it has been a very long time to see you.

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Answer: A donkey’s year

Explanation The phrase " a donkey’s year " refers to a very long time. It indicating that it has been a significant period since the last meeting.

70. Side with means _____?

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Answer: To support

Explanation "Side with" means to support or align oneself with someone or something in an argument or conflict. It indicates choosing a particular person or group to agree with or back up.

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