IDIOMS (Part-XV)

Total Questions: 50

1. Plain as day - [SSC CHSL 16/10/2020 Morning]

Correct Answer: (c) Very obvious and easy to understand
Solution:very obvious and easy to understand.

Eg: When the teacher explained the theory everything was as clear as day.

2. Be behind the times - [SSC CHSL 19/10/2020 Morning]

Correct Answer: (d) Be old fashioned
Solution:Be old - fashioned.

Eg: You're behind the times if you think a visit to the dentist has to be painful.

3. Make a beeline ___________. [SSC CHSL 20/10/2020 Evening]

Correct Answer: (c) Go straight to
Solution:Go straight to

Eg: When he saw me in the kitchen, he made a beeline for the door

4. Have you heard the news that Hema is looking for greener pastures? [SSC CHSL 20/10/2020 Afternoon]

Correct Answer: (c) Exploring new opportunities
Solution:Exploring new opportunities.

Eg: Ram has completed his graduation and he is looking for greener pastures.

5. Ashutosh kept a stiff upper lip even when he was reprimanded in the presence of clients. [SSC CHSL 20/10/2020 Afternoon]

Correct Answer: (a) remained expressionless
Solution:Remained expressionless.

Eg: He was taught to keep a stiff upper lip, whatever happens.

6. Flying off the handle - [SSC CHSL 20/10/2020 Evening]

Correct Answer: (c) Suddenly becoming enraged
Solution:Suddenly becoming enraged.

Eg: You have to be very careful because he flies off the handle very easily.

7. Sleep on it ___________. [SSC CHSL 21/10/2020 Evening]

Correct Answer: (d) To wait before making a decision
Solution:To wait before making a decision.

Eg: Rohit slept on it before purchasing a laptop.

8. Full of sound and fury - [SSC CHSL 21/10/2020 Afternoon]

Correct Answer: (c) Merely loud and angry words but ineffective
Solution:Merely loud and angry words but ineffective.

Eg: The town meeting created lots of sound and fury, but no resolution.

9. The straw that broke the camel's back. [SSC CHSL 21/10/2020 Afternoon]

Correct Answer: (b) To be the last in a series of events leading one to feel that it is intolerable.
Solution:To be the last in a series of events leading one to feel that it is intolerable.

10. Come hell or high water - [SSC CHSL 26/10/2020 Morning]

Correct Answer: (c) In spite of any obstacles
Solution:In spite of all the difficulties.

Eg: He confirmed that come hell or high water, he would crack this examination in his first attempt.