Verbal Ability - Idioms and Phrases

Directions to solve :
In the following questions four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase italicised and underlined in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of idiom/phrase.
36.

The prices are going up by leaps and bounds.

Answer

Answer :

Option C
37.

The party high command wanted to stave off an open battle.

Answer

Answer :

Option A
38.

The captains of the rival teams should try to bury the hatchet.

Answer

Answer :

Option B
39.

I jumped out of my skin when the explosion happened

Answer

Answer :

Option B
40.

His investments helped him make a killing in the stock market.

Answer

Answer :

Option D
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