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Directions (Q.1-20): In each question, four alternatives are given for the Idiom / Phrase underlined in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom / Phrase and mark it in the Answer Sheet.

Before the recession, Ireland was on the pig's back, but

Q: Before the recession, Ireland was on the pig's back, but the situation has changed greatly.

Apersonwhoisonthepigsbackisinastateofluckandeverythingisgoingwellforthem

the situation has changed greatly.

A extremely lucky and comfortable

B extremely unlucky

C in an uncomfortable position

D surviving with other’s help

E in a wealthy state

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