IDIOMS (Part-III)

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

Being a journalist, your first duty is to_____or else your colleagues might surpass you.

(a) eat a humble pie
(b) have an axe to grind
(c) build castles in the a
(d) keep your ear to the ground

Correct Answer: (d) keep your ear to the ground

Solution:The idiom 'keep your ear to the ground' means to pay attention to everything that is happening.

The given sentence states that as a journalist, it's crucial to stay well-informed and aware of current events and trends, otherwise, your colleagues might outperform you.
Hence, 'keep your ear to the ground' is the most appropriate answer.

32. As phony as a three dollar bill. [SSC MTS 08/09/2023 (1st Shift)]

(a) Something that is attractive
(b) Something that is genuine
(c) Something that is disgusting
(d) Something that is fake

Correct Answer: (d) Something that is fake

Solution:Something that is fake.

E.g.- His excuses for missing the meeting were as phony as a three-dollar bill, and no one believed a word he said.

33. Ramesh always blows his own trumpet. [SSC MTS 08/09/2023 (1st Shift)]

(a) praises himself
(b) criticises himself
(c) does his own work
(d) depends on others

Correct Answer: (a) praises himself

Solution:Blows his own trumpet.:-praises himself.

34. He was on cloud nine when he got admission in Cambridge University. [SSC MTS 08/09/2023 (1st Shift)]

(a) involved in useless journey
(b) very happy
(c) unsettled
(d) available to be called to go to work

Correct Answer: (b) very happy

Solution:On cloud nine :- very happy

35. From scratch____. [SSC MTS 08/09/2023 (2nd Shift)]

(a) From a skin disease
(b) From the beginning
(c) From utter disorder
(d) From death

Correct Answer: (b) From the beginning

Solution:From the beginning E.g.- She decided to bake a cake from scratch, starting with basic ingredients like flour, eggs, and sugar.

36. The detective went the whole nine yards in his investigation. [SSC MTS 08/09/2023 (2nd Shift)]

(a) Measuring every step
(b) Everything, all the way
(c) Close affinity with the law
(d) Taking the distant call

Correct Answer: (b) Everything, all the way

Solution:Whole nine yards:- everything, all the way

37. Into hot water____. [SSC MTS 08/09/2023 (2nd Shift)]

(a) Not on good terms
(b) In favour with
(c) Came to nothing
(d) Into trouble

Correct Answer: (d) Into trouble

Solution:Into hot water:- into trouble.

E.g.- He knew he would get into hot water with his parents if they found out he had skipped school.

38. "Do not turn a blind eye to all the mischief your child is up to", the teacher told the young parent. [SSC MTS 08/09/2023 (3rd Shift)]

(a) Close the door
(b) Take pride in
(c) Give rewards
(d) Pretend not to notice

Correct Answer: (d) Pretend not to notice

Solution:Turn a blind eye:- pretend not to notice.

39. Have egg on your face____. [SSC MTS 08/09/2023 (3rd Shift)]

(a) Defeat someone thoroughly.
(b) To be made to look foolish or embarrassed.
(c) Making a choice between two unpleasant choices.
(d) Reveal a secret.

Correct Answer: (b) To be made to look foolish or embarrassed.

Solution:To be made to look foolish or embarrassed.

E.g.- John confidently predicted that his team would win the championship, but they lost by a large margin, leaving him with egg on his face.

40. Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined segment in the given sentence. [SSC MTS 08/09/2023 (3rd Shift)]

Our team is all on the same page when it comes to our goals for the upcoming project.

(a) Be confused
(b) Be in agreement
(c) Be unsure
(d) Be in conflict

Correct Answer: (b) Be in agreement

Solution:On the same page:- be in agreement.