Question
In each of the following questions a statement has been
given with highlighted idioms. You are required to choose the meaning of the idioms from the options given below. John is known for his straightforwardness; he always calls a spade a spade , which is both refreshing and sometimes blunt.Solution
The idiom "call a spade a spade" means to speak plainly and honestly, even if it involves discussing something unpleasant or using direct language. It implies not using euphemisms or beating around the bush when addressing a topic but instead using straightforward and unambiguous language to describe things as they are.
81, 41, 42, 64.5, ?, 330
- What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following series?
121, 115, 102, 82, 55, ? What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following series?
24, 8, 15, ?, 12, 4
4, 12, 36, 108, ?, 396
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...24, 42, 60, ?, 96, 114
What value should come in the place of (?) in the following number series?
14, 18, ?, 43, 68, 104
What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following series?
112, 116, 121, ?, 134, 142
30, 43, 58, 75, 94, ?
13, 14, 23, 48, 97, 178, ?