IDIOMS (Part-VI)

Total Questions: 50

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.

Correct Answer: (d) it was a blessing in disguise
Solution:A blessing in disguise- a misfortune that eventually has good results.

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

Many analysts are tipping stable, blue-chip companies to weather the storm.

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

33. Select the most appropriate idiom that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. [SSC CGL 24/07/2023 (4th Shift)]

Harry always speaks his eye but he is not always very diplomatic!

Correct Answer: (c) speaks his mind
Solution:to express thoughts, opinions, or feelings openly and honestly

34. Select the most appropriate idiom in given sentence [SSC CGL 24/07/2023 (4th Shift)]

Pass the buck

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.

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.

Correct Answer: (b) chewing the cud
Solution:to think slowly and carefully about something.

37. Select the most appropriate idiom in given sentence [SSC CGL 25/07/2023 (2nd Shift)]

At cross purposes

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!

Correct Answer: (b) a pipe dream
Solution:an unreal hope

39. Select the most appropriate idiom that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. [SSC CGL 25/07/2023 (3rd Shift)]

I just went to Bali on a backpacking trip and did everything by the ear without any itinerary.

Correct Answer: (b) by improvisation
Solution:by improvisation

40. Select the most appropriate idiom in given sentence [SSC CGL 25/07/2023 (4th Shift)]

You snooze, you lose.

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!