IDIOMS (Part-II)

Total Questions: 50

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?

Correct Answer: (d) stand a chance
Solution:Stand a chance:-have a possibility.

12. Select the most appropriate idiom in given sentence [SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (2nd Shift)]

Get your act together

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.

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.

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

Steer clear of

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

He ate the whole bunch of grapes under the nose of all of us.

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?

Correct Answer: (d) Hold your horses
Solution:Hold your horses:- to be patient and stop making hasty decisions.

18. Select the most appropriate idiom that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. [SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (3rd Shift)]

Rahim had to eat a humble pie in starting a row with his neighbour over a trifle.

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)]

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.

 

Correct Answer: (a) Ignore the past
Solution:Let bygones be bygones:- Ignore the past.