IDIOMS (Part-III)

Total Questions: 50

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.

 

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. Select the most appropriate idiom in given sentence [SSC MTS 08/09/2023 (1st Shift)]

As phony as a three dollar bill

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. Select the most appropriate idiom that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. [SSC MTS 08/09/2023 (1st Shift)]

Ramesh always blows his own trumpet

Correct Answer: (a) praises himself
Solution:Blows his own trumpet.:-praises himself.

34. Select the most appropriate idiom that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. [SSC MTS 08/09/2023 (1st Shift)]

He was on cloud nine when he got admission in Cambridge University.

Correct Answer: (b) very happy
Solution:On cloud nine :- very happy

35. Select the most appropriate idiom in given sentence [SSC MTS 08/09/2023 (2nd Shift)]

From scratch

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. Select the most appropriate idiom that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. [SSC MTS 08/09/2023 (2nd Shift)]

The detective went the whole nine yards in his investigation

Correct Answer: (b) Everything, all the way
Solution:Whole nine yards:- everything, all the way

37. Select the most appropriate idiom in given sentence [SSC MTS 08/09/2023 (2nd Shift)]

Into hot water

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. Select the most appropriate idiom that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. [SSC MTS 08/09/2023 (3rd Shift)]

"Do not turn a blind eye to all the mischief your child is up to", the teacher told the young parent

Correct Answer: (d) Pretend not to notice
Solution:Turn a blind eye:- pretend not to notice.

39. Select the most appropriate idiom in given sentence [SSC MTS 08/09/2023 (3rd Shift)]

Have egg on your face

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.

Correct Answer: (b) Be in agreement
Solution:On the same page:- be in agreement.