IDIOMS (Part-IV)

Total Questions: 50

31. Select the most appropriate idiom that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. [SSC CHSL 02/08/2023 (1st Shift)]

The principal posted all the staff rules in black and white.

Correct Answer: (c) in writing
Solution:in writing.

32. Select the most appropriate idiom for the following statement. It's better to get less than what you want than get nothing. [SSC CHSL 02/08/2023 (1st Shift)]

Correct Answer: (a) Half a loaf is better than none.
Solution:it's better to get less than what you want than get nothing.

E.g.- Even though I only got a small raise, I know that half a loaf is better than none.

33. Select the most appropriate idiom that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. [SSC CHSL 02/08/2023 (3rd Shift)]

Bharath is a skillful achiever, so he hits the nail on the leg.

Correct Answer: (a) hits the nail on the head
Solution:find exactly the right solution.

34. Select the most appropriate idiom for the following sentence. [SSC CHSL 02/08/2023 (3rd Shift)]

The government arrested the opposition leader, making the situation worse.

Correct Answer: (c) To add fuel to the fire
Solution:to make a situation worse.

35. Select the most appropriate idiom in given sentence [SSC CHSL 02/08/2023 (4th Shift)]

Play it by ear

Correct Answer: (d) Perform without any rehearsals
Solution:perform without any rehearsals.

E.g. Anjali had not heard the song before. She was playing it by ear at the annual function.

36. Select the most appropriate idiom in given sentence [SSC CHSL 03/08/2023 (1st Shift)]

Memory like sieve

Correct Answer: (b) Poor memory
Solution:poor memory.

E.g.- She has a memory like a sieve. She forgot what I told her just five minutes ago.

37. Select the most appropriate idiom for the underlined words in the given sentence. [SSC CHSL 03/08/2023 (1st Shift)]

The candidate blamed the persistent traffic jam as reason of his being late and the interviewer believed him though he was not convinced.

Correct Answer: (a) gave the benefit of doubt
Solution:believe someone's statement Or explanation, but not be convinced entirely.

38. Select the most appropriate idiom for the given situation. [SSC CHSL 03/08/2023 (2nd Shift)]

Aurangzeb, the famous Mughal ruler, found that he had caught someone more powerful than him in the form of the brave Maratha, Shivaji.

Correct Answer: (c) Catching a tartar
Solution:to attack or oppose someone too strong for one.

39. Select the most appropriate idiom for the given situation. [SSC CHSL 03/08/2023 (1st Shift)]

Geetika spoke a lot about her new movie. However, it came to nothing in the theatres.

Correct Answer: (d) To end in smoke
Solution:to come to nothing or to have no positive result.

40. Select the most appropriate idiom for the underlined segment in the following sentence. [SSC CHSL 03/08/2023 (3rd Shift)]

Raima takes her classes very attentively.

Correct Answer: (d) Be all ears
Solution:to listen very attentively.