IDIOMS (Part-III)

Total Questions: 50

21. Select the most appropriate idiom that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. [SSC MTS 06/09/2023 (3rd Shift)]

The Indian team had its back against the wall, but managed to fight back.

Correct Answer: (b) Stuck in a difficult circumstance with no escape
Solution:Back against the wall:- stuck in a difficult circumstance with no escape.

22. Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. [SSC MTS 06/09/2023 (1st Shift)]

Tom waited until_____to start working on his term paper but managed to finish it just in time.

Correct Answer: (d) the eleventh hour
Solution:The idiom 'the eleventh hour' means the last moment.
  • The given sentence states that Tom waited until the last moment to start working on his term paper.
  • Hence, 'the eleventh hour' is the most appropriate answer

23. Select the most appropriate idiom in given sentence [SSC MTS 06/09/2023 (1st Shift)]

Bigger fish to fry

Correct Answer: (b) Having something more important to take care of.
Solution:Bigger fish to fry :- having something more important to take care of.

E.g.- I can't chat right now. I have bigger fish to fry.

24. Select the most appropriate idiom that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. [SSC MTS 06/09/2023 (2nd Shift)]

Mary is a ball of fire and is always engaged in something creative.

Correct Answer: (a) An active and energetic person.
Solution:Ball of fire:- an active and energetic person.

25. Select the most appropriate idiom to fill in the blank. [SSC MTS 06/09/2023 (1st Shift)]

By living in a rural area with access to the city, she gets_______.

Correct Answer: (a) the best of both worlds
Solution:The best of both worlds:-to enjoy the advantages or benefits of two different things or situations.

26. Select the most appropriate idiom in given sentence [SSC MTS 06/09/2023 (2nd Shift)]

Get your act together

Correct Answer: (d) Get organised and do things better
Solution:Get organised and do things better.

E.g. Before the important meeting, he realized he needed to get his act together, so he started organizing his notes and preparing his presentation.

27. Select the most appropriate idiom that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. [SSC MTS 06/09/2023 (2nd Shift)]

After having invested so much time and energy into the project, we are now back to square one

Correct Answer: (d) Having to start all over again
Solution:Back to square one:- having to start all over again.

28. Select the most appropriate idiom in given sentence [SSC MTS 06/09/2023 (3rd Shift)]

Be like chalk and cheese

Correct Answer: (a) To be completely different from each other
Solution:To be completely different from each other.

E.g.- The twins may look alike, but their personalities are like chalk and cheese.

29. Select the most appropriate idiom from the given options to fill in the blank. [SSC MTS 06/09/2023 (3rd Shift)]

Greta Thunberg______when she dared to question about accountability with respect to global warming and climate change.

Correct Answer: (d) hit the nail on the head
Solution:The idiom 'hit the nail on the head' means to do or say something that is exactly right.
  • The given sentence states that Greta Thunberg was right when she asked about accountability for global warming and climate change.
  • Hence, 'hit the nail on the head' is the most appropriate answer.

30. Select the most appropriate idiom that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. [SSC MTS 06/09/2023 (3rd Shift)]

The judge wanted to hear straight from the horse's mouth

Correct Answer: (b) Directly from the person involved
Solution:Straight from the horse's mouth.:- directly from the person involved.