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1. What does the idiom "In a fix" mean?

Very quickly In a difficult position or situation Full details Ultimately

2. If you reach school "In time," what does it mean?

In proper time, in the right time Very quickly Soon In exchange for

3. "The officers will reach here in no time." What does "in no time" imply?

After a long wait In a difficult situation Soon Ultimately

4. What does "Ins and Outs" mean?

Full details In writing Facing difficulties Very briefly

5. If you tell something "in a nutshell," how do you tell it?

In great detail With a lot of examples Using complex words Very briefly

6. What is the meaning of "Instead of"?

In addition to In exchange for In order to In front of

7. "If you work hard, you will see good results in the long run." What does "in the long run" mean?

Immediately Very quickly Ultimately Temporarily

8. What does it mean to do something "In a hurry"?

Very quickly, in haste Carefully and slowly After much consideration In a relaxed manner

9. "The rescue team has arrived in the nick of time." What does "in the nick of time" imply?

Too late At an inconvenient moment Immediately In the right time

10. What does "In the teeth of" mean?

Without any problems Facing difficulties With great ease Secretly

11. "The new law is in force now." What does "in force" mean?

In activity / Active Weakening Not yet implemented Under review

12. What does "In the meantime" refer to?

After a long time At the beginning In the time between, within a specific time Suddenly

13. "Kindly put down the statement in black and white." What does "in black and white" mean?

Secretly In writing Clearly spoken Figuratively

14. What is the meaning of "In order to"?

With the purpose of Without any reason By accident In front of

15. "All of your efforts are gone in vain." What does "in vain" signify?

Successfully With great effort Fruitless Quickly

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