IDIOMS (Part-IV)

11. Select the most appropriate idiom to fill in the blank. [SSC MTS 13/09/2023 (1st Shift)]

Jack took on three jobs at once but soon realised he had_____ .

(a) cut corners
(b) taken it with a grain of salt
(c) bitten off more than he could chew
(d) played by the ear

Correct Answer: (c) bitten off more than he could chew

Solution:The idiom 'bite off more than one can chew' means to take on more work than one can handle. The given sentence states that Jack took on three jobs at once but soon realized that he had taken on more work than he could handle. Hence, 'bitten off more than he could chew' is the most appropriate answer.

12. Select the most appropriate idiom to fill in the blank. [SSC MTS 13/09/2023 (1st Shift)]

I know it was wrong to distract his friends, but_____ .

(a) all's fair in love and war
(b) all's unfair in the world
(c) all's unfair in love and war
(d) all's fair in the world

Correct Answer: (a) all's fair in love and war

Solution:The idiom 'all's fair in love and war means any kind of behaviour is acceptable in love and war. The given sentence states that I know it was not right to distract his friends but any kind of behaviour is acceptable in love and war. Hence, 'all's fair in love and war' is the most appropriate answer.

13. He managed to save his father's business by the sweat of his brow. [SSC MTS 13/09/2023 (2nd Shift)]

(a) incidentally
(b) hard work
(c) tricks and strategies
(d) any way possible

Correct Answer: (b) hard work

Solution:hard work.

14. Select the most appropriate idiom to fill in the blank. [SSC MTS 13/09/2023 (2nd Shift)]

My manager forced me to resign from my job as a chef since I underwent a spine surgery. I was depressed and had lost all hope. Later my father motivated me to open my own café and showed me ways to be independent. After all it is true that one should not_____.

(a) grease the palm
(b) blow one's own trumpet
(c) cry over spilt milk
(d) blow hot and cold

Correct Answer: (c) cry over spilt milk

Solution:to be upset or concerned about something that has already happened and cannot be changed.

15. He was quaking in his boots when he had to give a speech on the stage. [SSC MTS 13/09/2023 (2nd Shift)]

(a) To tremble in excitement
(b) To shake in happiness
(c) To tremble with fear
(d) To shake in excitement

Correct Answer: (c) To tremble with fear

Solution:to tremble with fear.

16. The entrepreneur decided to throw caution to the wind. [SSC MTS 13/09/2023 (3rd Shift)]

(a) Take a risk
(b) Take the best option
(c) Think innovatively
(d) In extreme windy conditions

Correct Answer: (a) Take a risk

Solution:take a risk.

17. Child's play [SSC MTS 13/09/2023 (3rd Shift)]

(a) In someone's role
(b) Something very easy
(c) Weakness
(d) Just behaviour

Correct Answer: (b) Something very easy

Solution:something very easy. E.g.- For the experienced chef, preparing a gourmet meal is child's play.

18. Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. [SSC MTS 14/09/2023 (1st Shift)]

I found my teacher's points casual and informal in the group discussion.

(a) flesh and blood
(b) free and easy
(c) foot the bill
(d) fair and square

Correct Answer: (b) free and easy

Solution:'Casual and informal' means a relaxed or free approach to something which is synonymous with the phrase 'free and easy'. Hence, 'free and easy' is the most appropriate answer.

19. Beauty of it___. [SSC MTS 14/09/2023 (1st Shift)]

(a) Make things worse
(b) Cause for dispute
(c) Quite ordinary
(d) Good points

Correct Answer: (d) Good points

Solution:E.g.- The beauty of it is that you can create art in your own unique way, expressing your individuality through your work.

20. We prefer going to movies once in a blue moon. [SSC MTS 14/09/2023 (1st Shift)]

(a) Very rarely
(b) Very amazingly
(c) Very diligently
(d) Very often

Correct Answer: (a) Very rarely

Solution:very rarely