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WBCS Preliminary Examination 2015 — General Studies · Question 1 of 200

Q1
EnglishIdioms, Phrasal Verbs & Proverbs
Select the correct meaning of the idiom underlined below: The singer was not in voice.
  1. a.Lost voice
  2. b.To sing well
  3. c.Had a cough
  4. d.Sang well

Answer: (B) To sing well

The phrase 'in voice' is a British English idiom meaning 'in a condition to sing or speak well.' So 'not in voice' means the singer was not in proper singing condition, making option B the closest match.

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