IDIOMS (Part-III)

Total Questions: 50

1. Select the most appropriate idiom that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. [SSC MTS 01/09/2023 (2nd Shift)]

The company was on thin ice.

Correct Answer: (d) In a precarious or risky situation
Solution:in a precarious or risky situation.

2. Select the most appropriate idiom that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. [SSC MTS 01/09/2023 (3rd Shift)]

The executives were running around in circles, without any success.

Correct Answer: (d) Putting efforts into something that does not give a worthwhile result.
Solution:Putting efforts into something that does not give a worthwhile result.

3. Select the most appropriate idiom in given sentence [SSC MTS 01/09/2023 (3rd Shift)]

Call it a day

Correct Answer: (b) To stop working
Solution:To stop working.

E.g. After working for hours on the project, I decided to call it a day and go home.

4. Select the most appropriate idiom that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. [SSC MTS 04/09/2023 (1st Shift)]

My friend's business has grown by leaps and bounds.

Correct Answer: (a) rapidly
Solution:leaps and bounds.:- rapidly

5. Select the most appropriate idiom from the given options to fill in the blank. [SSC MTS 04/09/2023 (1st Shift)]

We broke the traffic rules unknowingly while coming back from the party, now we have to______sooner or later.

Correct Answer: (a) face the music
Solution:Face the music :- to accept unpleasant consequences.

6. Select the most appropriate idiom in given sentence [SSC MTS 04/09/2023 (2nd Shift)]

Barking up the wrong tree

Correct Answer: (d) To be mistaken, to be looking for solutions in the wrong place.
Solution:To be mistaken, to be looking for solutions in the wrong place.

E.g.- John thought I knew where his lost phone was, but he was barking up the wrong tree.

7. Select the most appropriate idiom for the following sentence. [SSC MTS 04/09/2023 (2nd Shift)]

Shweta organises the sale of handmade pottery at a cheap rate.

Correct Answer: (b) Go for a song
Solution:Go for a song:- being sold at a cheap rate.

8. Select the most appropriate idiom to fill in the blank. [SSC MTS 04/09/2023 (2nd Shift)]

Rajat is known for his notorious nature. He will be friendly to your face but likes_______.

Correct Answer: (b) to stab you in the back
Solution:to stab you in the back:- to betray or harm someone.

9. Select the most appropriate idiom to fill in the blank. [SSC MTS 04/09/2023 (2nd Shift)]

The play I saw last night was a ______.

Correct Answer: (c) smash hit
Solution:smash hit:- something overwhelmingly successful or popular.

10. Select the most appropriate idiom in given sentence [SSC MTS 04/09/2023 (3rd Shift)]

To cut someone some slack

Correct Answer: (d) To not manage someone very strictly or critically
Solution:to not manage someone very strictly or critically.

E.g.- Cut John some slack. He is new and learning.