IDIOMS (Part-II)

11. Select the most appropriate idiom that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. [SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (2nd Shift)]

Do you believe that you have a possibility of getting that job?

(a) shoot the breeze
(b) snow job
(c) spill the beans
(d) stand a chance

Correct Answer: (d) stand a chance

Solution:Stand a chance:-have a possibility.

12. Get your act together____. [SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (2nd Shift)]

(a) To organise yourself so that you can do something properly
(b) To ruin one's plans
(c) To understand something complicated
(d) To get the conversation going

Correct Answer: (a) To organise yourself so that you can do something properly

Solution:Get your act togethe:- to organise yourself so that you can do something properly.

E.g.- If you want to succeed in your new job, you need to get your act together and manage your time effectively.

13. Select the most appropriate idiom for the given situation focusing on the underlined segment. [SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (3rd Shift)]

The modern era statistics data provides useful advantage to the players at competent level.

(a) Play it by ear
(b) Put something on ice
(c) Grist to the mill
(d) Cost an arm and a leg

Correct Answer: (c) Grist to the mill

Solution:Grist to the mill:- provides useful advantage.

14. Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. [SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (3rd Shift)]

At some point in the past, there were rows of temporary shops that used to display various cooking utensils.

(a) In the past few years
(b) Long ago
(c) Before now
(d) Once upon a time

Correct Answer: (b) Long ago

Solution:The phrase 'long ago' means at a time in the distant past, which is synonymous with the phrase 'at some point in the past'. Hence, 'long ago' is the most appropriate answer.

15. Steer clear of___. [SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (3rd Shift)]

(a) Loose temper and react furiously to someone.
(b) Avoid someone or something because it is dangerous for you.
(c) Be kind and empathetic to someone.
(d) Show someone how to do a job or activity.

Correct Answer: (b) Avoid someone or something because it is dangerous for you.

Solution:Steer clear of :- avoid someone or something because it is dangerous for you.

E.g. After hearing about the recent increase in car thefts, she decided to steer clear of parking her vehicle in that area.

16. He ate the whole bunch of grapes under the nose of all of us. [SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (3rd Shift)]

(a) After much persuasion
(b) Sharing equally
(c) In full view of somebody
(d) Secretly

Correct Answer: (c) In full view of somebody

Solution:In full view of somebody.

17. Select the most appropriate idiom for the given situation. [SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (3rd Shift)]

You wanted to speak but you controlled yourself and became patient. What have you done?

(a) Pin drop silence
(b) Dragged your feet
(c) Herculean task
(d) Hold your horses

Correct Answer: (d) Hold your horses

Solution:Hold your horses:- to be patient and stop making hasty decisions.

18. Rahim had to eat a humble pie in starting a row with his neighbour over a trifle. [SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (3rd Shift)]

(a) To feel sorry and apologise for a mistake
(b) To be punished for doing something wrong
(c) To remain without food
(d) To take simple food

Correct Answer: (a) To feel sorry and apologise for a mistake

Solution:To eat a humble pie:- to feel sorry and apologise for a mistake.

19. Step up to the plate. [SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (3rd Shift)]

(a) Take control of a situation
(b) Plan for better performance
(c) Implement a plan
(d) Think about a crisis

Correct Answer: (a) Take control of a situation

Solution:Step up to the plate:- take control of a situation.

E.g.- When the team needed a leader, he was ready to step up to the plate and guide them through the challenging project.

20. Select the most appropriate meaning of the highlighted idiom in the given sentence. [SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (3rd Shift)]

Nancy held a grudge against her teacher for a long time, but she finally decided to let bygones be bygones.

(a) Ignore the past
(b) Change the past
(c) Flatter someone
(d) Take revenge

Correct Answer: (a) Ignore the past

Solution:Let bygones be bygones:- Ignore the past.