IDIOMS (Part-V)

Total Questions: 50

1. Select the most appropriate idiom that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. [SSC CHSL 07/08/2023 (2nd Shift)]

I was so nervous for the job interview that I was sweating bullets the whole time.

Correct Answer: (b) extremely nervous or anxious
Solution:extremely nervous or anxious.

2. Select the most appropriate idiom in given sentence [SSC CHSL 07/08/2023 (2nd Shift)]

Forty winks

Correct Answer: (c) A short nap
Solution:a short nap. E.g.- After a long day at work, she took forty winks on the couch to recharge her energy before dinner.

3. Select the most appropriate idiom in given sentence [SSC CHSL 07/08/2023 (3rd Shift)]

Cut to the chase

Correct Answer: (c) To get to the point
Solution:To get to the point. E.g. Let's cut to the chase and get straight to the important details of the project.

4. Select the most appropriate idiom in given sentence [SSC CHSL 07/08/2023 (4th Shift)]

Like a cat on a hot tin roof

Correct Answer: (c) Being in a state of agitation
Solution:being in a state of agitation.

E.g.- The pitcher was so nervous that he was sweating like a cat on a hot tin roof.

5. Select the most appropriate idiom for the underlined segment in the sentence given below. [SSC CHSL 07/08/2023 (4th Shift)]

Most of the people say that some people fight for the cause but most of them don't support it

Correct Answer: (c) Pay only lip service
Solution:some people fight for the cause but most of them don't support it.

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

Head in the clouds

Correct Answer: (b) Being absent minded
Solution:Being absent minded.

E.g. During the science lecture, John always has his head in the clouds, daydreaming about his next adventure.

7. Select the most appropriate idiom for the underlined segment in the following sentence. [SSC CHSL 08/08/2023 (1st Shift)]

We should protect ourselves from jealous people.

Correct Answer: (d) Green-eyed
Solution:jealous

8. Select the most appropriate idiom in given sentence [SSC CHSL 08/08/2023 (2nd Shift)]

Devil's advocate

Correct Answer: (a) One who takes an opposing position for the sake of argument.
Solution:One who takes an opposing position for the sake of argument.

E.g.- John played devil's advocate during the meeting, presenting opposing arguments to encourage a more thorough discussion of the proposal.

9. Select the most appropriate idiom in given sentence [SSC CHSL 08/08/2023 (2nd Shift)]

Spill the beans

Correct Answer: (d) Disclose the secrets accidentally
Solution:Disclose the secrets accidentally

E.g.- She promised not to spill the beans about the surprise party, but she couldn't keep the secret and told her friend all the details.

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

On the straight and narrow.

Correct Answer: (b) The straightforward and ethically acceptable
Solution:the straightforward and ethically acceptable.

E.g. After a troubled past, he's now on the straight and narrow.