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Choose the answers from the options A to D which are closest in meaning to the expressions underlined.
Mr. Mohan I am really disappointed with your results. You had better pull up your socks.
Varun Don't worry, Dad. By hook or by crook, I'll do better next semester. You just wait and see, Dad.
Mr. Mohan It's not that easy, son. You'll end up eating your words if you don't put any effort into it.
   
       
1.   pull up your socks  
    A

work harder

 
    B change socks  
    C get some help  
    D think properly  
         
2.   By hook or by crook  
    A By working harder  
    B

By any means possible

 
    C By studying in a group  
    D By going for extra class  
         
3.   eating your words  
    A eating too much food
    B having nothing at all to eat
    C

taking back what you have said

 
    D forgetting all that you have studied  
         

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    Answers : 1A    2B    3C
 
     
 
 

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