IDIOMS

SSC CHSL 2023 Tier -2

Total Questions: 50

1. Select the most appropriate idiom that best explains the given sentence. [SSC CHSL Tier II (02/11/2023)]

I was unable to solve the geometry question myself. So, I have asked my teacher to help me out.

 

Correct Answer: (b) Two heads are better than one.
Note:

Two people can usually solve a problem more easily than one person.

 

2. Select the sentence that gives the most appropriate meaning of the idiom 'In hot water'. [SSC CHSL Tier II (02/11/2023)]

Correct Answer: (c) After accidentally breaking the valuable vase, Sarah found herself in trouble with her parents.
Note:

After accidentally breaking the valuable vase, Sarah found herself in trouble with her parents.The idiom 'in hot water' means in a difficult situation in which you are likely to be punished.

 

 

3. Select the most appropriate idiom that best explains the given sentence. [SSC CHSL Tier II (02/11/2023)]

Rajat irritated the street dog so much that it was about to bite him.

 

Correct Answer: (d) If you play with fire, you'll get burned.
Note:

if you fool around with something that is potentially dangerous, you must expect to get harmed.

 

4. 'Keep your chin up'. [SSC CHSL Tier II (10/01/2024)]

Correct Answer: (b) Despite facing setbacks, she remained positive and determined to achieve her goals.
Note:

Despite facing setbacks, she remained positive and determined to achieve her goals.

 

The idiom 'keep your chin up' means to stay cheerful and hopeful.

 

5. Select the most appropriate option that best expresses the meaning of the proverb in the given sentence. [SSC CHSL Tier II (10/01/2024)]

The salesperson for the project offered a sneak peek of the project as we expressed our interest in the area and amenities.

 

Correct Answer: (a) Getting a preview of something
Note:

Getting a preview of something- to describe something or be shown before it officially begins.

 

6. bring to book [SSC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024)]

Correct Answer: (a) punish someone
Note:

punish someone.

E.g.- After causing trouble at school, Tom was brought to book by the principal.

 

7. bad blood [SSC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024)]

Correct Answer: (a) hostility between people
Note:

hostility between people.

E.g.- The argument about the car created bad blood between the neighbors.

 

8. split one's sides [SSC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024)]

Correct Answer: (b) be extremely amused
Note:

be extremely amused.

E.g.- The comedian's hilarious performance made everyone split their sides with laughter.

 

9. a mare's nest [SSC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024)]

Correct Answer: (a) a familiar situation
Note:

a confused situation.

 

E.g.- Finding a solution to the complex math problem turned out to be a mare's nest for the students.

 

10. Rock the boat [SSC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024)]

Correct Answer: (c) disturb a stable situation
Note:

disturb a stable situation.

 

E.g.- I don't want to rock the boat, but I think we need to discuss the project deadline.