IDIOMS (Part-II)

21. Choose the option which means the same as the underlined segment. [SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (3rd Shift)]

The boss wanted to finish the case before the arrival of the Inspection team.

(a) be over one's head
(b) be over and done with
(c) be over and over
(d) be over a barrel

Correct Answer: (b) be over and done with

Solution:Be over and done with:- To finish.

22. Yamini is a great singer. She will make it big one day. [SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (3rd Shift)]

(a) Migrate and settle
(b) Educated and rich
(c) Succeed and become famous
(d) Become financially sound

Correct Answer: (c) Succeed and become famous

Solution:Make it big:- succeed and become famous.

23. Come what may___. [SSC CPO 05/10/2023 (3rd Shift)]

(a) No matter what happens
(b) To get frightened
(c) Meeting someone
(d) To be among the latest

Correct Answer: (a) No matter what happens

Solution:Come what may:- no matter what happens.

E.g.- Despite the stormy weather forecast, they were determined to have a picnic in the park, come what may.

24. Christy should discuss this with her face to face. [SSC CPO 05/10/2023 (1st Shift)]

(a) Remained normal and realistic.
(b) Almost always.
(c) With another person in their presence rather than, say, by phone or letter.
(d) Come to fully accept or understand something.

Correct Answer: (c) With another person in their presence rather than, say, by phone or letter.

Solution:face to face.:- with another person in their presence rather than, say, by phone or letter.

25. Apple of discord___. [SSC CPO 05/10/2023 (1st Shift)]

(a) Centre of attraction
(b) Distant love
(c) Practical
(d) Bone of contention

Correct Answer: (d) Bone of contention

Solution:Apple of discord:- bone of contention / a subject or issue over which there is continuing disagreement.

E.g.- The choice of the movie for our family night became the apple of discord, as everyone had a different preference.

26. Break a leg___. [SSC CPO 05/10/2023 (1st Shift)]

(a) To hurt someone
(b) To wish someone good luck
(c) To love someone
(d) To avoid someone

Correct Answer: (b) To wish someone good luck

Solution:Break a leg:- to wish someone good luck.

E.g. Before his big performance, his friends told him, "Break a leg!" to wish him good luck.

27. Fit as a fiddle___. [SSC CPO 05/10/2023 (1st Shift)]

(a) In good health
(b) To ignore what someone is saying
(c) To betray a close person
(d) At the last moment

Correct Answer: (a) In good health

Solution:Fit as a fiddle:- in good health.

E.g.- Despite his age, he's still as fit as a fiddle and can run marathons without any trouble.

28. She can't make up her mind where to go for her summer vacation. [SSC CPO 05/10/2023 (1st Shift)]

(a) Decide how to do her makeup
(b) Decide on a suitable parlour
(c) Decide between alternatives or come to a decision
(d) Engage her mind in creative activities

Correct Answer: (c) Decide between alternatives or come to a decision

Solution:decide between alternatives or come to a decision.

29. To hit the nail on the head. [SSC CPO 05/10/2023 (1st Shift)]

(a) To be indecisive
(b) To miss an opportunity
(c) To hit something accurately
(d) To express an idea with great precision

Correct Answer: (d) To express an idea with great precision

Solution:To hit the nail on the head.:- to express an idea with great precision.

E.g.- When explaining the complex concept, the professor hit the nail on the head, making it clear to all the students.

30. Sanchi stands by his friends through thick and thin. [SSC CPO 05/10/2023 (1st Shift)]

(a) In crowded areas
(b) Under all circumstances
(c) In winter and summer
(d) In favourable situations

Correct Answer: (b) Under all circumstances

Solution:Through thick and thin.:-under all circumstances.

E.g.- The loyal dog remained with its owner through thick and thin, offering companionship and comfort in all situations.