Phrase Idioms(Bank-Eng)Q3 : Question 1 of 110

Probashi Kallyan Bank Exam. 2014

Choose the one that can be substituted for the given words/phrases: Animals that eat flesh-----

Probashi Kallyan Bank Exam. 2014

Choose the one that can be substituted for the given words/phrases: Animals that eat flesh-----

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vegetarian
herbivorous
omnivorous
carnivorous

City Bank Ltd. 2011 (PO)

As this is first job, he will have to put up with the inconveniences.

City Bank Ltd. 2011 (PO)

As this is first job, he will have to put up with the inconveniences.

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None of these
overcome
avoid
adapt
endure

The underlined phrase in the sentence ‘swimming in the river is hard’ is a/an

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noun
pronoun
adverb
adjective
Verb

To get into hot waters-

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to be in a confused state of mind
to be impatient
to get into trouble
to suffer a huge financial loss

There are ----dangerous drivers.

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very much of
very many of
a very lot of
a lot of

বহিরাগমন ও পাসপোর্ট অধিদপ্তরের সহকারী পরিচালক নিয়োগঃ ২০১৪

‘maiden Speech’ means-

বহিরাগমন ও পাসপোর্ট অধিদপ্তরের সহকারী পরিচালক নিয়োগঃ ২০১৪

‘maiden Speech’ means-

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first speech
late speech
farewell speech
last speech

What is the meaning of the expression ''bottom of my heart'' ?

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core of my heart
close to my heart
lower part of my heart
close to my liver

Blue blood

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foolish
simple
flatter
aristocracy
none of these

To be in abeyance-

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To be in trouble
Dual minded
In a fighting mood
In suspense

The last word of the proverb, Handsome is that handsome-

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Thinks
Says
Does
Works

Choose the one that best expresses the meaning of the given idioms/phrase: They set the two friends by the car and then enjoyed the fun.

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none of these
to bring in agreement
Made friends
to provoke to quarrel

All the students got high marks in the test but Rahim stood out.

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got very good marks
got a lot of marks
got the most marks of all
got higher marks than someone

To get along with means-----

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to interest
to adjust
to accompany
to walk

It is difficult to discern the sample that is on the slide unless the microscope is adjusted.

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determine
arrange
debate
discard

kith and kin

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none of these
rivers and cannels
relatives
nvairy
ecrollment

City Bank Ltd. 2011 (PO)

Mr. Akash deals in pearls.

City Bank Ltd. 2011 (PO)

Mr. Akash deals in pearls.

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None of these
understands
costly
Do business
smuggling

Choose the one that best expresses the meaning of the given idioms/phrase: I have a bone to pick with you in this matter.

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selfish motive
desire
An angry
selfless motive

He has sold his house and has no job and so now he has next to nothing.

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he has no property
he has nothing at all
he is unemployed
he has a few things

Exim Bank Trainee Officer 2014

‘Hard and Fast’

Exim Bank Trainee Officer 2014

‘Hard and Fast’

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quick
Rigid
None of these
Difficult
Solid

If you give me a hand, then I shall be able to finish more quickly.

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take my fingers
help me
pick me up
take my hand

The idiom '' let things slide'' means-----

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lose gradually
set free
reveal a secret
ignore

Sonali Bank Ltd Sr Officer 2014

Renal failure means-

Sonali Bank Ltd Sr Officer 2014

Renal failure means-

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Kidney failure
collapse of the lungs
heart failure
Severe low blood

"Hold water" means?

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store water
keep water
drink water
bear examination

WHAT IS THE MEANING OF THE IDIOM

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A LITTLE MORE THAN A DOZEN
A LITTLE LESS THAN A DOZEN
ROUND ABOUT A DOZEN
a round dozen

What is the meaning of the idiom 'a round dozen'-----

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a little less than a dozen
a full dozen
round about a dozen
a little more than a dozen

What is the meaning of ''Soft soap'' ?

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to recognize other's good deeds
to speak ill of others
to speak high of others
flattery for self motives

BDBL, Officer 2014

Choose the one that best expresses the meaning of the given idiom/phrase: He was in a brown study and did not seem to catch my point.

BDBL, Officer 2014

Choose the one that best expresses the meaning of the given idiom/phrase: He was in a brown study and did not seem to catch my point.

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In his study room
absent minded
absorbed in reading
in a state of shock

City Bank Ltd. 2011 (PO)

We have to enact strict laws to protect migratory birds from hunters.

City Bank Ltd. 2011 (PO)

We have to enact strict laws to protect migratory birds from hunters.

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None of these
temporary
Mobile
Nomad
native

He was in a brown study and did not seem to catch my point.

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in a state of shock
absent-minded
absorbed in reading
In his study room

Premier Bank Ltd. (Trainee Junior Officer) 2013

Idiom: To smell a rat

Premier Bank Ltd. (Trainee Junior Officer) 2013

Idiom: To smell a rat

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to misunderstand
to suspect a trick or deceit
to see hidden meaning
To detect bad smell

The appropriate meaning of the idiom 'Swan song' -----

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first work
last work
early work
middle work

He is the black sheep of the society

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lazy boy
strange man
Gentle animal
bad character
winner

The expression 'take into account' means----

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asses
consider
count numbers
think seriously

Janata Bank Assistant Executive Officer(AEO) 2015

I have (a bone to pick) with you in this matter.

Janata Bank Assistant Executive Officer(AEO) 2015

I have (a bone to pick) with you in this matter.

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selfless motive
am angry
selfish motive
Desire

Dog days means----

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a period of having youthful feelings
hot weather
a period of being carefree
a period of misfortune

Premier Bank Ltd. (Trainee Junior Officer) 2013

Idiom: To take a leap in the dark

Premier Bank Ltd. (Trainee Junior Officer) 2013

Idiom: To take a leap in the dark

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to hazard one self
to do a hazardous thing without any idea of the result
To take risk
to do a task secretly

A person whose 'head' is in the 'clouds' is-----

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an aviator
a day dreamer
useless
proud

Janata Bank Assistant Executive Officer(AEO) 2015

Sumita has (bitten off) more the she can chew.

Janata Bank Assistant Executive Officer(AEO) 2015

Sumita has (bitten off) more the she can chew.

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beyond her capacity
over and above
Trying to do too much
bad fail

Probashi Kallyan Bank Exam. 2014

Choose the one that can be substituted for the given words/phrases: A religious misconduct----

Probashi Kallyan Bank Exam. 2014

Choose the one that can be substituted for the given words/phrases: A religious misconduct----

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stanza
preach
sanctorum
sermon

Bill of fare is-

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A list of dishes at a restaurant
A valuable document
A price list
A chart of bus fair

Rana’s father wants him to be an engineer……………a doctor.

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expect to
instead of
expecting
Instead

What is the meaning of 'White Elephant'?

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a hoarder
a black marketer
a very costly or troublesome possession
An elephant of white colour

Einstein’s theory of relativity seemed incredible at the time that he first introduced it.

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famous
complicated
brilliant
unbelievable

When a person says he's 'all in' , it means----

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He is very tired
He has arrived
He has finished packing
He has got everything

An ordinance is-

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An arms factory
A book
A newspaper journal
A law

To look quickly through a book is important study skill.

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summarize
outline
skim
paraphrase

City Bank Ltd. 2011 (PO)

The manager looked into the matter.

City Bank Ltd. 2011 (PO)

The manager looked into the matter.

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Neglect
Investigate
Taking care
None of these
Take decision

To end in smoke-----

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To go through suffering
To see fire
To come to nothing
To create fire

A speech full of too many words is----

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maiden speech
A big speech
A verbose speech
an unimportant speech

The bad news struck him like a bolt from the----

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sky
blue
firmament
heavens

Choose the one that best expresses the meaning of the given idioms/phrase: Harassed by repeated acts of injustice, he decided to put his foot down.

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Not to yield
none of these
resign
withdraw

BDBL, Officer 2014

Choose the one that best expresses the meaning of the given idiom/phrase: They are sure to still a march upon their competitors.

BDBL, Officer 2014

Choose the one that best expresses the meaning of the given idiom/phrase: They are sure to still a march upon their competitors.

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resist
defy
out shine
challenge

Jamuna Bank Ltd.(PO)-2014

Question (16-20) : For each question, select the word(s)/phrase(s) that appropriately fill(s) in the gap(s). 16. According to corporate circles Bengal corporation is pushing through the merger to create a financially company in the processed foods business, the group’s thrust area since the 1990’s.

Jamuna Bank Ltd.(PO)-2014

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leading
straight
Acceptable
powerful
huge

TO MEET TROUBLE HALF? WAY MEANS-

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TO BE Puzzled
TO GET NERVOUS
TO BE DISAPPOINTED
TO BEAR UP

The remnants of the Roman Empire can be found in many countries in Asia, Europe and Africa.

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destruction
small pieces
building
effects

Pubali Bank Sr. Officer 2013

Choose the one that best express the meaning of the following idiom : ‘To read between the lines’

Pubali Bank Sr. Officer 2013

Choose the one that best express the meaning of the following idiom : ‘To read between the lines’

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To read carefully
To concentrate
To grasp the hidden meaning
To suspect
None of Them

Bed of roses

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bed made of roses
small bed
comfortable situation
none of these
rose garden

Choose the one that best expresses the meaning of the given idioms/phrase: The Bill was passed by the Parliament in the teeth of opposition.

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assistance
In the face of
cooperation
by force of

Sonali Bank Ltd Sr Officer 2014

‘Prima facie’ means

Sonali Bank Ltd Sr Officer 2014

‘Prima facie’ means

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At first view
main cause
prime accused
prime figure

Probashi Kallyan Bank Exam. 2014

Choose the one that can be substituted for the given words/phrases: A place for sick people who need long periods for recovery----

Probashi Kallyan Bank Exam. 2014

Choose the one that can be substituted for the given words/phrases: A place for sick people who need long periods for recovery----

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asylum
hospital
sanatorium
clinic

Which of the following is a correct proverb ?

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Fools rush in where angels fear to tread
Fools rush in where an angel fear to tread
A fool rushes in where an angel fears to tread
Fools rush in where the angels fear to tread.

He is up to his ears in work and cannot possibly see you now.

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fully occupied with
very interested in
not involved with
concerned with

What is the meaning of the expression "bottom line"?

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The essential point
The final step
The end of a road
The last line of a book

Jamuna Bank Ltd.(PO)-2014

Irony can, after a fashion, become a mode of escape; to laugh at the terrors of life is in some sense to ____ then.

Jamuna Bank Ltd.(PO)-2014

Irony can, after a fashion, become a mode of escape; to laugh at the terrors of life is in some sense to ____ then.

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license
evade
corroborate
Overstate
revitalize

WHAT IS THE MEANING OF SOFT SOAP?

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TO RECOGNISE OTHER GOOD DEEDS
FLATTER FOR SELF MOTIVES
TO SPEAK ILL OF OTHERS
TO SPEAK HIGH TO OTHERS

City Bank Ltd. 2011 (PO)

Most of the participants did not expect the victory of a dark horse like him.

City Bank Ltd. 2011 (PO)

Most of the participants did not expect the victory of a dark horse like him.

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an unknown person
None of these
a strog person
an illiterate
A mischievous person

''Nipped in the bud'' means----

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fulfilled
destroyed at the beginning
cherished well
were like buds of flower

Premier Bank Ltd. (Trainee Junior Officer) 2013

Idiom: To blow hot and cold

Premier Bank Ltd. (Trainee Junior Officer) 2013

Idiom: To blow hot and cold

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to be rich and poor frequently
Changing weather
to be untrustworthy
to be inconsistent

Exim Bank Trainee Officer 2014

‘At Large’

Exim Bank Trainee Officer 2014

‘At Large’

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Often
Disorder
None of these
Vast
Free

Through thick and thin---- means

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under all conditions
to make thick and thin
not clear in understanding
of great density

Exim Bank Trainee Officer 2014

‘Black Sheep’

Exim Bank Trainee Officer 2014

‘Black Sheep’

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Sheep black in color
person of bad character
illiterate person
All of A, B, C
None of these

He kept saying he did not do it but in the end he said he had done it.

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at least
by the end
in any case
finally

BDBL, Officer 2014

Choose the one that best expresses the meaning of the given idiom/phrase: I have come to know of your hole- and corner methods of dealing with people.

BDBL, Officer 2014

Choose the one that best expresses the meaning of the given idiom/phrase: I have come to know of your hole- and corner methods of dealing with people.

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servile
strict
secret
Suspicious

''Call to mind'' means------

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request
fantasize
attend
remember

Premier Bank Ltd. (Trainee Junior Officer) 2013

Idiom: By the rule of thumb

Premier Bank Ltd. (Trainee Junior Officer) 2013

Idiom: By the rule of thumb

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by the use of trickery
By the use of force
by cheating and deception
by practical experience which is rather rough

''A hard nut to crack'' means-----

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difficult
not easy
very easy
difficulty

'Out and Out' means?

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To be last
Not at all
Man of outside
Throughly

Janata Bank Assistant Executive Officer(AEO) 2015

You cannot (have your cake and eat) it too.

Janata Bank Assistant Executive Officer(AEO) 2015

You cannot (have your cake and eat) it too.

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absolve yourself of guilt
enjoy without payment
Enjoy for ever
have it both ways

''To smell a rat'' means-----

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to suspect a trick or deceit
to smell a bad smell
to have a dirty ways
to misunderstand

To smell a rat-

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to see hidden meaning
to misunderstand
to detect bad smell
to suspect trick or deceit

Exim Bank Trainee Officer 2014

‘Weal and Woe’

Exim Bank Trainee Officer 2014

‘Weal and Woe’

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Kith and kin
None of these
out and out
To and fro
Joy and sorrow

To take a leap in the dark.

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to take risk
to hazard oneself
to do a hazardous thing without any idea of the result
to do a task secretly

'Maiden speech' means------

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final speech
late speech
early speech
first speech

Exim Bank Trainee Officer 2014

What is the meaning of ‘Now and Then’

Exim Bank Trainee Officer 2014

What is the meaning of ‘Now and Then’

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always
none of these
regularity
rarely
in future

Explain the meaning of 'Bring to pass'------

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cause to convince
cause to happen
cause to carry out
cause to destroy

Bangladesh Bank 2010 (AD)

Choose the correct meaning of the underlined Idiom: The bank will not accept the guarantee of a man of straw.

Bangladesh Bank 2010 (AD)

Choose the correct meaning of the underlined Idiom: The bank will not accept the guarantee of a man of straw.

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A man of bad health
A man who thinks of material benefits
A man of no substance
One who refuses to surrender
A liar

To put the cart before the horse-----

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to raise obstacle
to offer a person what he cannot eat
to force a person to do something
to reverse the natural order of things

The expression 'after one's own heart' means----

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to be in low spirit
with complete devotion
to one's own liking
to be in high spirit

A bull market means, that share prices are-

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Moving
Statistic
Rising
Falling

Hold water means-----

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bear examination
store water
drink water
keep water

‘Birds eye view’ means---

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A rough idea
eyes of a flock of birds
eyes birds
a view of the sky

Premier Bank Ltd. (Trainee Junior Officer) 2013

Idiom: Castles in the air

Premier Bank Ltd. (Trainee Junior Officer) 2013

Idiom: Castles in the air

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Fanciful schemes
Romantic
Idea projects
Visionary projects

He raised his eyebrow at my explanation.

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show indifference
show surprise or disapproval
show happiness
show agreement

'Out and out' means

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brave
whole heated
thoroughly
not at all

To read between the lines----

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to grasp the hidden meaning
to suspect
to concentrate
to read carefully

The second anniversary celebration of our college will be held of December 15. -Which of the following is the correct phrase for will be held above?

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Will bring about
Comes off
Will come round
Takes off

To read between the lines means-

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To read carefully to find out any hidden meanings
To read carefully
To read quickly to save times
To read only some lines

Only those who are not serious to their success work by----and starts.

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every inch
long odds
against time
fits

Bangladesh Bank 2010 (AD)

Indicate the word that expresses ‘cannot be resisted’

Bangladesh Bank 2010 (AD)

Indicate the word that expresses ‘cannot be resisted’

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Inevitable
Inaudible
Invisible
Incredible
Irresistble

Blue chips are-

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Flat plastic countets used as money token
Industrial shares considered to be a risky investment
Industrial shares consideted to be a safe investment
Securities issues by the government

Dog days means-

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Hot wheather
A period of misfortune
A period of being carefree
A period of having youthful flings

Although he is recognized as one of the most brilliant scientists in his field, Professor White cannot seem to make his ideas understood in class.

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get his ideas across
summarize his ideas
recall his ideas
get his ideas down

Probashi Kallyan Bank Exam. 2014

Choose the one that can be substituted for the given words/phrases: A person who eats too much----

Probashi Kallyan Bank Exam. 2014

Choose the one that can be substituted for the given words/phrases: A person who eats too much----

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omnivore
sensualist
reveller
glutton

He agreed to the plan of his own accord.

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unwillingly
enthusiastically
voluntarily
reluctantly

Three score is

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Three hundred times
Thirty times
More than three
Three times twenty

Pubali Bank Sr. Officer 2013

Choose the one that best express the meaning of the following term: ‘White elephant’

Pubali Bank Sr. Officer 2013

Choose the one that best express the meaning of the following term: ‘White elephant’

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A hoarder
A very costly or troublesome
An elephant of white color
Worthless
None of Them

Sonali Bank Officer 2014

‘To do away with’ means

Sonali Bank Officer 2014

‘To do away with’ means

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to start
To repeat
to drive off
to get rid of

NBR সহকারী রাজস্ব কর্মকর্তা -২০১৫

Instead of 'continue' we can say

NBR সহকারী রাজস্ব কর্মকর্তা -২০১৫

Instead of 'continue' we can say

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Carry on
carry off
carry away
Carry out

----- his earlier study,the professor's new study indicates a general warning trend in global weather.

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In contrast as
In contrast of
In contrast to
In contrast by

Probashi Kallyan Bank Exam. 2014

Choose the one that can be substituted for the given words/phrases: Official misconduct-----

Probashi Kallyan Bank Exam. 2014

Choose the one that can be substituted for the given words/phrases: Official misconduct-----

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maladministration
maltreatment
malfeasance
malefactor