IDIOMS (Part-III)

41. Bite the dust____. [SSC MTS 08/09/2023 (3rd Shift)]

(a) To suffer a defeat
(b) To fall from a height
(c) To remain calm
(d) To fall asleep

Correct Answer: (a) To suffer a defeat

Solution:To suffer a defeat.

E.g.- After a long and fierce battle, the opposing army had to bite the dust, and our soldiers emerged victorious.

42. A man of character, he stuck to his guns even in the most difficult situations. [SSC MTS 11/09/2023 (1st Shift)]

(a) To do things that would please people.
(b) To behave disrespectfully.
(c) To find a treasure.
(d) To stand firm against all difficulties and challenges.

Correct Answer: (d) To stand firm against all difficulties and challenges.

Solution:Stuck to his guns:- to stand firm against all difficulties and challenges.

43. Riddhi believes in wearing her heart on her sleeve. That is why she has so many friends. [SSC MTS 11/09/2023 (2nd Shift)]

(a) To criticise everybody.
(b) To wear a badge of honour.
(c) To openly and freely express one's emotions.
(d) To talk aloud.

Correct Answer: (c) To openly and freely express one's emotions.

Solution:Wearing her heart on her sleeve:- to openly and freely express one's emotions

44. To cross swords____. [SSC MTS 11/09/2023 (2nd Shift)]

(a) To kill
(b) To arrange
(c) To fight
(d) To defend

Correct Answer: (c) To fight

Solution:To fight.

E.g.- The two rival companies crossed swords in the courtroom over a patent dispute.

45. Select the most appropriate idiom to fill in the blank. [SSC MTS 11/09/2023 (2nd Shift)]

The deal was____for three months.

(a) cut no ice
(b) broken the ice
(c) tipped of the iceberg
(d) put on ice

Correct Answer: (d) put on ice

Solution:Put on ice:- to postpone or temporarily delay something.

46. Select the most appropriate idiom to fill in the blank. [SSC MTS 11/09/2023 (3rd Shift)]

You are an intellectual with a professional degree; you can do wonders as_____ .

(a) you are playing with fire
(b) you can say it again
(c) your mileage may vary
(d) the world is your oyster

Correct Answer: (d) the world is your oyster

Solution:The world is your oyster:- having many opportunities possibilities available

47. Select the most appropriate idiom to fill in the blank. [SSC MTS 11/09/2023 (3rd Shift)]

It's risky to invest all your savings in one company; it's like_____ .

(a) going down in flames
(b) putting all your eggs in one basket
(c) biting the bullet
(d) breaking a leg

Correct Answer: (b) putting all your eggs in one basket

Solution:To put all the effort or resources into doing one thing.

48. Irrespective of the chaos in the classroom, our class teacher stays cool as a cucumber. [SSC MTS 11/09/2023 (3rd Shift)]

(a) Stays calm and composed
(b) Behaves like a vegetable
(c) Scolds all the students in the classroom
(d) Develops a fever

Correct Answer: (a) Stays calm and composed

Solution:Cool as a cucumber:- stays calm and composed.

49. Select the most appropriate idiom to fill in the blank. [SSC MTS 11/09/2023 (3rd Shift)]

Naina has six children, and I always_____with their names.

(a) get mixed up
(b) get rid of
(c) get away clean
(d) get cold feet

Correct Answer: (a) get mixed up

Solution:'Get mixed up' means to become confused in distinguishing or remembering things.

The given sentence states that Naina has six children, and I always get confused with their names.
Hence, 'get mixed up' is the most appropriate answer.

50. Castles in the air___. [SSC MTS 12/09/2023 (1st Shift)]

(a) Unrealistic and impossible plan
(b) Unexpected change in the climate
(c) Realistic and possible plan
(d) Strong hope to get success

Correct Answer: (a) Unrealistic and impossible plan

Solution:Unrealistic and impossible plan.

E.g. His idea of becoming a billionaire overnight by investing in a lottery ticket is nothing but castles in the air.