IDIOMS (Part-IX)

Total Questions: 50

11. Cast someone adrift____. [SSC CHSL 20/03/2023 (3rd Shift)]

Correct Answer: (a) To leave someone without any support or purpose.
Solution:To leave someone without any support or purpose.

E.g. His parents cut her adrift after they found drugs in his room.

12. To take the veil_____. [SSC CHSL 20/03/2023 (4th Shift)]

Correct Answer: (b) To become a nun
Solution:To become a nun

E.g. The young woman took the veil after her fiance died.

13. To the manner born_____. [SSC CHSL 20/03/2023 (4th Shift)]

Correct Answer: (b) To do something as though it is coming naturally.
Solution:To do something as though it is coming naturally

E.g. She took to her new life as to the manner born.

14. Be my guest____ [SSC CHSL 21/03/2023 (4th Shift)]

Correct Answer: (a) Please do it
Solution:Please do it

E.g. Do you mind if I use your phone? sure, be my guest.

15. To have a nodding acquaintance. [SSC CHSL 21/f03/2023 (2nd Shift)]

Correct Answer: (c) Know somebody/something slightly
Solution:Know somebody / something slightly

E.g. I have a nodding acquaintance with Jack's novels.

16. The whys and wherefores____. [SSC CHSL 21/03/2023 (4th Shift)]

Correct Answer: (d) Reasons
Solution:Reasons

E.g She explained the whys and the wherefores of the sudden price increase.

17. The team members seem to be running around in circles. [SSC CGL Tier II (03/03/2023)]

Correct Answer: (c) To be very active but with few result
Solution:to be very active but with few results.

18. Achilles' Heel____. [SSC CGL Tier II (06/03/2023)]

Correct Answer: (b) Vulnerable poin
Solution:vulnerable point.

E.g.- Varun is trying to cut the body fat but desert is his Achilles' Heel.

19. In weal and woe_____. [SSC CGL 01/12/2022 (2nd Shift)]

Correct Answer: (c) In prosperity and adversity
Solution:in prosperity and adversity

E.g.- Rahul is my best friend, I can count on him to be there in weal and woe.

20. He was murdered in cold blood. [SSC CGL 01/12/2022 (3rd Shift)]

Correct Answer: (b) deliberately
Solution:deliberately.