IDIOMS (Part-VI)

31. Select the most appropriate idiom that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence [SSC CGL 24/07/2023 (3rd Shift)]

Vinay missed his flight but good luck came to him from bad circumstances as the flight crashed in the sea.

(a) it was a tinker's curse
(b) it was counting his blessings
(c) it was a blessing and a curse
(d) it was a blessing in disguise

Correct Answer: (d) it was a blessing in disguise

Solution:A blessing in disguise- a misfortune that eventually has good results.

32. Many analysts are tipping stable, blue-chip companies to weather the storm. [SSC CGL 24/07/2023 (3rd Shift)]

(a) to deal with a simple situation without being harmed
(b) to deal with a situation without thinking
(c) to deal with a difficult situation without being harmed
(d) to deal with a simple situation without harming anyone else

Correct Answer: (c) to deal with a difficult situation without being harmed

Solution:To deal with a difficult situation without being harmed.

33. Harry always speaks his eye but he is not always very diplomatic! [SSC CGL 24/07/2023 (4th Shift)]

(a) speaks his tongue
(b) reads his heart
(c) speaks his mind
(d) listens his ear

Correct Answer: (c) speaks his mind

Solution:to express thoughts, opinions, or feelings openly and honestly

34. Pass the buck [SSC CGL 24/07/2023 (4th Shift)]

(a) Providing essential services
(b) Trying to calm down
(c) Blaming another person
(d) Saying something unpleasant

Correct Answer: (c) Blaming another person

Solution:blaming another person.

E.g. During the game, when the team lost, he passed the buck to the referee.

35. identify the option that can be substituted as the correct idiom for the underlined part of the given sentence. [SSC CGL 25/07/2023 (1st Shift)]

As soon as the principal came to know about the inspection in the school, he put everything in perfect order.

(a) Apple pie order
(b) Apple of discord
(c) Alley apple
(d) Apple of one's eye

Correct Answer: (a) Apple pie order

Solution:In a perfect order.

36. Select the correct idiom that can substitute the italicised group of words in the given sentence. [SSC CGL 25/07/2023 (1st Shift)]

Shelley has been contemplating for a few days but still has not decided to quit the job.

(a) biting the dust
(b) chewing the cud
(c) cooling one's heels
(d) getting into hot water

Correct Answer: (b) chewing the cud

Solution:to think slowly and carefully about something.

37. At cross purposes [SSC CGL 25/07/2023 (2nd Shift)]

(a) Developing and amplifying ideas given
(b) Finalising ideas and plans
(c) Blindly following each other's ideas
(d) Disagreeing with each other's ideas

Correct Answer: (d) Disagreeing with each other's ideas

Solution:Disagreeing with each other's ideas

E.g. Their conversation seemed confusing as they were communicating at cross purposes.

38. Select the correct idiom that can substitute the italicised group of words in the given sentence. [SSC CGL 25/07/2023 (2nd Shift)]

You must not participate in the marathon this year without any training. It is an unreal hope on your part!

(a) carrying coal to new castle
(b) a pipe dream
(c) a will-o'-the-wisp
(d) to lose one's temper

Correct Answer: (b) a pipe dream

Solution:an unreal hope

39. I just went to Bali on a backpacking trip and did everything by the ear without any itinerary. [SSC CGL 25/07/2023 (3rd Shift)]

(a) by spreading rumors
(b) by improvisation
(c) while criticising
(d) by asking

Correct Answer: (b) by improvisation

Solution:by improvisation

40. You snooze, you lose. [SSC CGL 25/07/2023 (4th Shift)]

(a) If you oversleep, you are likely to lose a job.
(b) Laziness is not good.
(c) You may lose your money if snoozing is not stopped.
(d) If you are not alert, you are likely to miss opportunities.

Correct Answer: (d) If you are not alert, you are likely to miss opportunities.

Solution:If you are not alert, you are likely to miss opportunities

E.g. She missed out on the special discount because she didn't make a decision quickly. You snooze, you lose!