IDIOMS (Part-V)

21. Select the most appropriate idiom for the following statement. [SSC CHSL 10/08/2023 (1st Shift)]

We should be together to fight any danger. Otherwise, separately, we won't be able to fight.

(a) Nothing ventured, nothing gained.
(b) A full purse makes the mouth speak.
(c) United we stand, divided we fall.
(d) Well begun is half done

Correct Answer: (c) United we stand, divided we fall.

Solution:together we are strong, when divided we fail.

22. Select the most appropriate idiom for the underlined segment in the following sentence. [SSC CHSL 10/08/2023 (2nd Shift)]

Rohit is very mischievous and always annoys his teachers.

(a) Gets in his teacher's hair
(b) Puts his shoulders to the wheel
(c) A storm in a tea cup
(d) Leads up the garden path

Correct Answer: (a) Gets in his teacher's hair

Solution:to annoy.

23. Select the most appropriate idiom for the underlined segment in the following sentence. [SSC CHSL 10/08/2023 (2nd Shift)]

The child played the video game as much as he wanted to.

(a) To his heart's content
(b) To gild the pill
(c) To kick the bucket
(d) To assume airs

Correct Answer: (a) To his heart's content

Solution:as much as he wanted to.

24. Select the most appropriate idiom for the underlined segment in the following sentence. [SSC CHSL 10/08/2023 (3rd Shift)]

The proud people forget the fact that the world is tangible.

(a) Hobson's choice
(b) Head and shoulders
(c) High and mighty
(d) Hard-nosed attitude

Correct Answer: (c) High and mighty

Solution:proud people.

25. Queer pitch____. [SSC CHSL 10/08/2023 (4th Shift)]

(a) Make a weird request
(b) Make a lot of progress
(c) Act out of normal
(d) Spoil somebody's chance of doing something

Correct Answer: (d) Spoil somebody's chance of doing something

Solution:spoil somebody's chance of doing something.

E.g.- The unexpected rain queered our pitch for the outdoor picnic.

26. Select the most appropriate idiom for the underlined segment in the sentence given below: [SSC CHSL 11/08/2023 (1st Shift)]

Richa was provoking her neighbours against her maid Shanta who spoke against her but none of them responded.

(a) Smelling a rat
(b) Egging on
(c) Carrying the conviction
(d) Rising like a phoenix

Correct Answer: (b) Egging on

Solution:to encourage or provoke someone to do something.

27. Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. [SSC CHSL 11/08/2023 (1st Shift)]

Tourists from all around the world visit Agra to see the Taj mahal.

(a) Ever and anon
(b) Cut and dried
(c) Few and far
(d) Far and wide

Correct Answer: (d) Far and wide

Solution:all around the world.

28. Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. [SSC CHSL 11/08/2023 (2nd Shift)]

Teja is a successful businessman; he always makes hay when the moon shines.

(a) makes hay while the sun sets
(b) makes hay while the sun shines
(c) makes hey while the moon rises
(d) makes hay while the stars twinkle

Correct Answer: (b) makes hay while the sun shines

Solution:to take advantage of a favourable situation.

29. Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Having a chip on one's shoulder. [SSC CHSL 11/08/2023 (3rd Shift)]

Having a chip on one's shoulder.

(a) Having an unnecessary feeling of guilt
(b) Having an irritated and unfriendly attitude
(c) Having a proud and self-centred arrogance
(d) Showing great resistance to any adversities

Correct Answer: (b) Having an irritated and unfriendly attitude

Solution:having an unfriendly attitude. irritated and

E.g.- After the argument, Sarah had a chip on her shoulder, making it hard for her to smile.

30. Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. [SSC CHSL 11/08/2023 (3rd Shift)]

I told Benny that the die was cast, and there was no further escape.

(a) the course of action ended and it couldn't be restarted.
(b) the course of action would never begin.
(c) the course of action began and it could not be blocked.
(d) the course of action yet to start and it could be postponed.

Correct Answer: (c) the course of action began and it could not be blocked.

Solution:the course of action began and it could not be blocked.