IDIOMS (Part-V)

Total Questions: 50

41. Select the most appropriate idiom for the underlined segment in the given sentence. [SSC CHSL 17/08/2023 (1st Shift)]

When he made fun of the sage, who was already infuriated, it made a bad situation Worse.

Correct Answer: (c) Added fuel to the fire
Solution:made a bad situation worse.

42. Select the most appropriate idiom for the following sentence. [SSC CHSL 17/08/2023 (1st Shift)]

The recent strike of the employees left the factory and its machinery in disorder.

Correct Answer: (b) Out of gear
Solution:in a state of disorder; not functioning properly.

43. Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. [SSC CHSL 17/08/2023 (1st Shift) ]

My mother asked my father to increase her personal use allowance.

 

Correct Answer: (d) pin money
Solution:personal use allowance.

44. Select the most appropriate idiom for the following statement. [SSC CHSL 17/08/2023 (2nd Shift)]

The manager was punished for his negligence in work.

Correct Answer: (d) Bring to book
Solution:to punish for something they are accountable for.

45. Select the most appropriate idiom for the underlined segment in the following sentence. [SSC CHSL 17/08/2023 (3rd Shift)]

Everything in the mansion was in great confusion after the robbery.

Correct Answer: (b) Pell-mell
Solution:great confusion.

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

He was alone and knew the dangers ahead during his journey, but he tried to keep up his confidence.

 

Correct Answer: (a) whistled in the dark
Solution:tried to keep up his confidence.

47. Select the most appropriate idiom for the underlined segment in the following sentence. [SSC CHSL 17/08/2023 (4th Shift)]

Nitish's promotion is due.

 

Correct Answer: (a) On the cards
Solution:due or likely to happen.

48. Select the most appropriate idiom in given sentence [SSC CHSL 17/08/2023 (4th Shift)]

Costs an arm and a leg.

Correct Answer: (d) To be very expensive
Solution:to be very expensive.

E.g.- The designer dress would cost an arm and a leg, so she opted for a more budget-friendly option.

49. Select the most appropriate idiom in given sentence [SSC CGL 14/07/2023 (1st Shift)]

Lily - livered

Correct Answer: (c) Not brave
Solution:Not brave.

E.g.- The soldier was called lily-livered because he ran away from the battlefield at the first sign of danger.

50. Select the most appropriate idiom that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. [SSC CGL 14/07/2023 (1st Shift)]

Pooja tried to explain the problem, but soon she tied herself up in knot.

Correct Answer: (b) Become very confused when you are trying to explain something.
Solution:Become very confused when you are trying to explain something.