Question

    In each question, some alternatives are given for the Idiom/ Phrase given in bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/ Phrase.

    The paperwork was piled high, but she manages to beat

    the clock and finish it all.
    A doing something late is better than not doing it Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B to catch up with something after disregarding it for a long time Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C without stopping Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D finish something before the deadline Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E relax and take time doing something Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Beat the clock-perform a task quickly or within a fixed time limit.

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