IDIOMS (Part-V)

Total Questions: 50

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

A hard nut to crack

Correct Answer: (b) Something that people believe or accept as true without questioning it.
Solution:a problem that is difficult to solve.

E.g.- Solving the tricky math problem was like trying to crack a hard nut for the young student.

12. Select the most appropriate idiom for the following sentence. [SSC CHSL 08/08/2023 (4th Shift)]

Her visits to her family are very rare because she lives out of the country.

Correct Answer: (a) Few and far between
Solution:very rare or not happening frequently.

13. Select the most appropriate idiom for the underlined segment in the following sentence. [SSC CHSL 09/08/2023 (1st Shift)]

The servants know the secrets of the family they are working for.

Correct Answer: (a) Ins and outs
Solution:secrets and  detailed or complicated facts of something.

14. Select the most appropriate idiom for the underlined segment in the following sentence. [SSC CHSL 09/08/2023 (1st Shift)]

Shruti is a strange person because of her attitude.

Correct Answer: (c) Queer fish
Solution:a strange person

15. Select the most appropriate idiom in given sentence [SSC CHSL 09/08/2023 (2nd Shift)]

Fallen flat

Correct Answer: (b) To fail or be ineffective
Solution:to fail or be ineffective.

E.g.- Despite his efforts, the comedian's jokes fell flat, and the audience didn't laugh.

16. Select the most appropriate idiom for the given situation. [SSC CHSL 09/08/2023 (2nd Shift)]

Mayank was speaking a lot about honesty, but when Rita reminded him about the money paid to him for the work, he behaved cowardly and left the place.

Correct Answer: (d) Going with his tail between his legs
Solution:feeling ashamed or embarrassed about something.

17. Select the most appropriate idiom in given sentence [SSC CHSL 09/08/2023 (3rd Shift)]

Have a bash.

Correct Answer: (b) to make an attempt
Solution:to make an attempt. E.g.- I've never played chess before, but I'll have a bash at it.

18. Select the most appropriate idiom for the given situation. [SSC CHSL 09/08/2023 (4th Shift)]

Don't annoy or irritate Raghav, otherwise he will oppose our proposal in the meeting.

Correct Answer: (c) Rub in the wrong way
Solution:to irritate or annoy someone.

19. Select the most appropriate idiom for the given statement. [SSC CHSL 09/08/2023 (4th Shift)]

Doing things in a hurry does not give fruitful results.

Correct Answer: (c) Haste is waste
Solution:doing things in a hurry does not give fruitful results.

20. Select the most appropriate idiom for the underlined words in the given sentence. [SSC CHSL 10/08/2023 (1st Shift)]

Playing fantasy games on internet is an easy way to make money quickly but it's risky.

 

Correct Answer: (c) making a quick buck
Solution:an easy way to make money quickly.