IDIOMS (Part-XIV)

Total Questions: 50

1. To put one's foot in one's mouth - [SSC CHSL 12/04/2021 Afternoon]

Correct Answer: (b) To accidentally embarrass or upset someone
Solution:to accidentally embarrass or upset someone

Example: I really put my foot in my mouth when I asked her about her boyfriend.

2. To run around like a headless chicken - [SSC CHSL 13/04/2021 Afternoon]

Correct Answer: (c) To do many things in a disorganized manner
Solution:To do many things in a disorganized manner

Example:- Hemant ran around like a headless chicken after he missed his flight to Mumbai.

3. Be glad to see the back of - [SSC CHSL 15/04/2021 Evening]

Correct Answer: (d) Be happy when a person leaves
Solution:be happy when a person leaves

Example: I never liked Raul so I was happy to see the back of him.

4. Go back to the drawing board - [SSC CHSL 15/04/2021 Evening]

Correct Answer: (d) start planning again because earlier plans failed
Solution:start planning again because earlier plans failed.

Example Rahul should have to go back to the drawing board and start preparing again for the exam.

5. Provide a blueprint ___________. [SSC CHSL 15/04/2021 Evening]

Correct Answer: (c) Give a detailed plan or scheme
Solution:give a detailed plan or scheme

Example: The manager told the employee to provide a blueprint of the project.

6. To drag one's feet - [SSC CHSL 19/04/2021 Morning ]

Correct Answer: (d) To delay taking a decision
Solution:To delay taking a decision

Example- Neha is dragging her feet on the decision of marriage with Rahul.

7. A grey area _________. [SSC CHSL 19/04/2021 Morning]

Correct Answer: (a) An unclear situation
Solution:An unclear situation

An unclear situation

Example: Do not create a grey area if you want to clear this controversy.

: Do not create a grey area if you want to clear this controversy.

8. Under wraps _________. [SSC CHSL 04/08/2021 Morning]

Correct Answer: (c) secretly
Solution:Under wraps: kept hidden from other people/secretly

Ex: The plans for the new space mission are still under wraps

9. To go red in the face _________. [SSC CHSL 04/08/2021 Evening]

Correct Answer: (b) To feel embarrassed
Solution:To feel embarrassed.

Ex: I could hear people making fun of me during my speech, so I was pretty red in the face by the time I finished.

10. Pull something off - [SSC CHSL 04/08/2021 Evening]

Correct Answer: (c) Make something happen
Solution:Make something happen

Ex: If you pull off the highway at Exit 5, you'll be able to reach the town in less than an hour.