IDIOMS (Part-III)

Total Questions: 50

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

Bite the dust

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. Select the most appropriate idiom that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. [SSC MTS 11/09/2023 (1st Shift)]

A man of character, he stuck to his guns even in the most difficult situations.

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. Select the most appropriate idiom that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. [SSC MTS 11/09/2023 (2nd Shift)]

Riddhi believes in wearing her heart on her sleeve. That is why she has so many friends.

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. Select the most appropriate idiom in given sentence [SSC MTS 11/09/2023 (2nd Shift)]

To cross swords

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.

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_____ .

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_____ .

Correct Answer: (b) putting all your eggs in one basket
Solution:To put all the effort or resources into doing one thing.

48. Select the most appropriate idiom that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. [SSC MTS 11/09/2023 (3rd Shift)]

Irrespective of the chaos in the classroom, our class teacher stays cool as a cucumber

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.

 

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. Select the most appropriate idiom in given sentence [SSC MTS 12/09/2023 (1st Shift)]

Castles in the air

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.