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    Question

    In the given question, a phrase/ idiom has been given

    and there are three ways in which the word has been used, in similar or different forms. You need to see which of the sentences have correctly used the highlighted phrase/ idiom, and mark that as your answer. As pleased as Punch 1. He looked as pleased as Punch when it was announced that he had been accepted into the college. 2. The captain went up on the stage to collect the award, looking as pleased as Punch . 3. Since the boy had just lost a pound, he looked as pleased as Punch .
    A Only 1 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Only 1 & 2 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Only 3 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Only 2 & 3 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Only 2 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The phrase AS PLEASED AS PUNCH means very happy. 1 and 2 use the phrase correctly as being accepted into a college, or winning an award are both valid reasons to be happy. Thus, (b) is the right answer. 3 uses the phrase incorrectly as one would not be happy on losing money.

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