IDIOMS (Part-IV)

41. Make up one's mind___. [SSC CHSL 03/08/2023 (4th Shift)]

(a) To disturb
(b) To leave
(c) To decide
(d) To cheat

Correct Answer: (c) To decide

Solution:to decide.

E.g.- Sarah couldn't decide between pizza and sushi for dinner, but after thinking for a while, she finally made up her mind and chose pizza.

42. After procrastinating for weeks, I finally had to bite the bullet and ask my boss for a raise. [SSC CHSL 04/08/2023 (1st Shift)]

(a) To give up easily.
(b) To endure a painful or difficult situation with courage and determination.
(c) To be indecisive.
(d) To take the easy way out.

Correct Answer: (b) To endure a painful or difficult situation with courage and determination.

Solution:to endure a painful or difficult situation with courage and determination.

43. Getting the longawaited promotion is a milestone in her career. [SSC CHSL 04/08/2023 (1st Shift)]

(a) Burden
(b) Important event
(c) Wonder
(d) Mishap

Correct Answer: (b) Important event

Solution:important event.

44. Coming from the movie around midnight, the boys hit the sack. [SSC CHSL 04/08/2023 (1st Shift)]

(a) jumped with joy
(b) went to sleep
(c) hit a wall
(d) shouted at parents

Correct Answer: (b) went to sleep

Solution:went to sleep

45. Select the most appropriate idiom to fill in the blank. [SSC CHSL 04/08/2023 (2nd Shift)]

Her son came from Europe to meet her_____after 20 years.

(a) blowing off the steam
(b) like a cakewalk
(c) Her son came from Europe to meet her after 20 years.
(d) stepping up his game

Correct Answer: (c) Her son came from Europe to meet her after 20 years.

Solution:'Out of the blue' means something that happens suddenly and unexpectedly. The given sentence states that her son came from Europe to meet her unexpectedly after 20 years. Hence, 'out of the blue' is the most appropriate answer.

46. Select the most appropriate idiom for the given statement. [SSC CHSL 04/08/2023 (3rd Shift)]

One who hurries up always gets the best.

(a) The early bird catches the worm.
(b) His bark is worse than his bite.
(c) Forewarned is forearmed.
(d) Brevity is the soul of wit.

Correct Answer: (a) The early bird catches the worm.

Solution:one who hurries up always gets the best.

E.g.- John arrived at the store before it opened, and he got the best deals. The early bird catches the worm.

47. Select the most appropriate idiom to fill in the blank. [SSC CHSL 04/08/2023 (3rd Shift)]

When I was in Italy for a tour, the tourist Because guide provided by Azim____was of him, the whole tour was successful.

(a) looking for a needle in a haystack
(b) burning the midnight oil
(c) worth his weight in gold
(d) armed to the teeth

Correct Answer: (c) worth his weight in gold

Solution:something that is extremely valuable or useful.

48. The new entrant in the class felt uncomfortable as all were unfamiliar to him. [SSC CHSL 04/08/2023 (4th Shift)]

(a) Left out in cold
(b) Was not given a fig
(c) Was fish out of water
(d) Buried his head in the sand

Correct Answer: (c) Was fish out of water

Solution:felt uncomfortable.

49. Cutting corners___. [SSC CHSL 07/08/2023 (1st Shift)]

(a) To take the long way around.
(b) To do something quickly or cheaply, often at the expense of quality or safety.
(c) To follow the rules strictly.
(d) To be honest and fair.

Correct Answer: (b) To do something quickly or cheaply, often at the expense of quality or safety.

Solution:To do something quickly or cheaply, often at the expense of quality or safety.

E.g.- The students didn't have enough time to finish their homework, so they started cutting corners by copying answers from the internet.

50. Select the most appropriate idiom for the given situation. [SSC CHSL 07/08/2023 (1st Shift)]

Shayam was accused of bribery, but he submitted proofs for his innocence.

(a) Buying the pig in a poke
(b) Cast pearls before they swine
(c) Chapter and verse
(d) Beating about the bush

Correct Answer: (c) Chapter and verse

Solution:to provide full, specific and authoritative information to support your statement.