IDIOMS (Part-II)

41. Select the most appropriate idiom for the underlined word segment. [SSC CPO 05/10/2023 (3rd Shift)]

He seems to be undecided about whether to move to another city for better prospects.

(a) Bouncing off the walls
(b) Counting down the days
(c) Running out of steam
(d) Sitting on the fence

Correct Answer: (d) Sitting on the fence

Solution:to be undecided

42. Bite the bullet___. [SSC CPO 05/10/2023 (3rd Shift)]

(a) Decide to do the inevitable which you were avoiding.
(b) To bite something very hard.
(c) Decide to take the easier way out.
(d) Decide to do what is good.

Correct Answer: (a) Decide to do the inevitable which you were avoiding.

Solution:decide to do the inevitable which you were avoiding.

43. Spill the beans___. [SSC CPO 05/10/2023 (3rd Shift)]

(a) To be very expensive
(b) Fail to make an impact
(c) Give away a secret
(d) Sound familiar

Correct Answer: (c) Give away a secret

Solution:give away a secret

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

She said she liked my hair, but it turned out to be a left handed compliment.

(a) A joke
(b) A flattery
(c) A praise
(d) An insult

Correct Answer: (d) An insult

Solution:An insult

45. Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. [SSC CPO 05/10/2023 (3rd Shift)]

The team leader tried to remain positive or optimistic in the situation, even though they were facing tough competition and limited resources.

(a) to put a strong desire in front of
(b) to put on a strong exterior
(c) to put a brave face on
(d) to put a strong hand forward

Correct Answer: (c) to put a brave face on

Solution:to remain positive or optimistic

46. He was carried off his feet when he was declared to have won the prize. [SSC CPO 05/10/2023 (3rd Shift)]

(a) Was dizzy
(b) Was wild with excitement
(c) Danced on his toes
(d) Became delirious

Correct Answer: (b) Was wild with excitement

Solution:was wild with excitement

47. The new routine will suit you to a T. [SSC CPO 05/10/2023 (3rd Shift)]

(a) nicely
(b) a little bit
(c) very poorly
(d) exactly

Correct Answer: (d) exactly

Solution:Suit you to a T:- exactly

48. Call the shots___. [SSC MTS 01/09/2023 (3rd Shift)]

(a) To be a follower that makes less important decision.
(b) To be in a position to make decisions that influences a situation.
(c) To be in a powerless position that follows orders.
(d) To be in a neutral position.

Correct Answer: (b) To be in a position to make decisions that influences a situation.

Solution:Call the shots:- to be in a position to make decisions that influence a situation.

E.g.- Since it's your project, you get to call the shots and decide how it's done.

49. Cup of tea____. [SSC MTS 01/09/2023 (3rd Shift)]

(a) Long held desire
(b) A cup brimming with tea
(c) Favourite pastime
(d) Something one likes/excels in

Correct Answer: (d) Something one likes/excels in

Solution:Cup of tea:- something one likes/excels in.

E.g.- Cooking isn't my cup of tea. I would rather order takeout.

50. The council president is known to play devil's advocate often. [SSC MTS 01/09/2023 (3rd Shift)]

(a) To allow others to rise
(b) To play risky games
(c) To argue, just for the sake of it
(d) Make one's own destiny

Correct Answer: (c) To argue, just for the sake of it

Solution:Devil's advocate:- to argue, just for the sake of it.