IDIOMS (Part-II)

Total Questions: 50

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.

 

Correct Answer: (b) be over and done with
Solution:Be over and done with:- To finish.

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

Yamini is a great singer. She will make it big one day.

Correct Answer: (c) Succeed and become famous
Solution:Make it big:- succeed and become famous.

23. Select the most appropriate idiom in given sentence [SSC CPO 05/10/2023 (3rd Shift)]

Come what may

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. Select the most appropriate idiom that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. [SSC CPO 05/10/2023 (1st Shift)]

Christy should discuss this with her face to face.

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. Select the most appropriate idiom in given sentence [SSC CPO 05/10/2023 (1st Shift)]

Apple of discord

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. Select the most appropriate idiom in given sentence [SSC CPO 05/10/2023 (1st Shift)]

Break a leg

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. Select the most appropriate idiom in given sentence [SSC CPO 05/10/2023 (1st Shift)]

Fit as a fiddle

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. Select the most appropriate idiom that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. [SSC CPO 05/10/2023 (1st Shift)]

She can't make up her mind where to go for her summer vacation.

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)]

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. Select the most appropriate idiom that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. [SSC CPO 05/10/2023 (1st Shift)]

Sanchi stands by his friends through thick and thin.

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.