Sum of marks scored by him in five subjects = 5 x 80 = 400 Sum of marks scored by him (excluding his highest and lowest marks) = 3 x 72 = 216 Therefore, sum of highest and lowest marks = 400 – 216 = 184 So, highest marks scored by him = 184 – 54 = 130
to hit the headlines
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The scientific theory seemed reasonable, but upon closer ex...
THROW IN THE TOWEL
I) After struggling with the project for months, she finally decided to throw in the towel and asked for help.
II) Af...
On the issue of marriage, Sarita put her foot down .
"After months of struggling with the project, the team finally made significant progress and feels they are out of the woods. "
To bite the dust
To draw the line
"After weeks of hard work, Sarah finally put her feet up and relaxed."
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
At your beck and call
to back the wrong horse
