IDIOMS (Part-III)

Total Questions: 50

11. Select the most appropriate idiom in given sentence [SSC MTS 04/09/2023 (3rd Shift)]

Beat around the bush

Correct Answer: (d) To avoid addressing a topic correctly
Solution:To avoid addressing a topic correctly.

E.g.- Stop beating around the bush and tell me the truth.

12. Select the most appropriate idiom to fill in the blank [SSC MTS 04/09/2023 (3rd Shift)]

Our trainer asked for_______on her for the  next informative session.

Correct Answer: (c) all eyes and ears
Solution:All eyes and ears:- listening and watching eagerly and carefully.

13. Select the most appropriate idiom in given sentence [SSC MTS 05/09/2023 (1st Shift)]

The actor decided to live life in the fast lane

Correct Answer: (b) A life filled with excitement
Solution:A life filled with excitement.

14. Select the most appropriate idiom to fill in the blank. [SSC MTS 05/09/2023 (1st Shift)]

I asked my friend to____ against her employers who are doing wrong to her.

Correct Answer: (d) fight fire with fire
Solution:fight fire with fire:- to respond to a problem or challenge with a similar or equally strong countermeasure.

15. Select the most appropriate idiom that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. [SSC MTS 05/09/2023 (2nd Shift)]

After years of rivalry, the two families decided to bury the hatchet

Correct Answer: (c) To end a quarrel and become friendly
Solution:Bury the hatchet.:- to end a quarrel and become friendly.

16. Select the most appropriate idiom to fill in the blank. [SSC MTS 05/09/2023 (2nd Shift)]

Jane, please don't tell me fairy tales; I just want to know the real matter____ .

Correct Answer: (d) in a nutshell
Solution:The idiom 'in a nutshell' means in brief.
  • The given sentence states that the person just wants to know the real matter in brief.
  • Hence, 'in a nutshell' is the most appropriate answer.

17. Select the most appropriate idiom that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. [SSC MTS 05/09/2023 (2nd Shift)]

The shopkeeper was sly as a fox and tried to sell off the old stock

Correct Answer: (a) smart and clever
Solution:Sly as a fox :- smart and clever.

18. Select the most appropriate idiom to fill in the blank. [SSC MTS 05/09/2023 (3rd Shift)]

I don't think you should go out in the rain, it's_____ .

Correct Answer: (c) raining cats and dogs
Solution:Raining cats and dogs:- raining heavily.

19. Select the most appropriate idiom in given sentence [SSC MTS 05/09/2023 (3rd Shift) ]

To keep one's temper

Correct Answer: (d) To remain calm
Solution:To remain calm.

E.g.- Even though he was frustrated, he managed to keep his temper during the meeting.

20. Select the most appropriate idiom in given sentence [SSC MTS 05/09/2023 (3rd Shift)]

To get cold feet

Correct Answer: (a) To be afraid
Solution:To be afraid.

E.g.- He was going to skydive, but he got cold feet at the last minute and decided to quit.