IDIOMS (Part-VI)

41. Though very rich, Alexander always saves for a rainy day. [SSC CGL 26/07/2023 (2nd Shift)]

(a) Saves money for later
(b) Lives like a miser
(c) Spends too much
(d) Accumulates less wealth

Correct Answer: (a) Saves money for later

Solution:Saves money for later

42. His voice gets on my nerves. [SSC CGL 26/07/2023 (2nd Shift)]

(a) Makes me ill
(b) Pierces my eardrums
(c) Irritates me
(d) Makes me sad

Correct Answer: (c) Irritates me

Solution:Irritates me

43. Select the most appropriate idiom/phrase that can substitute the given group of words. [SSC CGL 26/07/2023 (3rd Shift)]

The better you know someone the less you like him.

(a) Save for a rainy day
(b) Spill the beans
(c) The elephant in the room
(d) Familiarity breeds contempt

Correct Answer: (d) Familiarity breeds contempt

Solution:the better you know someone the less you like him.

44. I really don't want to pour cold water on your theory but it cannot be applied to real life situations. [SSC CGL 26/07/2023 (4th Shift)]

(a) To destroy someone's written piece of work
(b) To take revenge on someone by destroying their lives' work under the pretext of bad quality
(c) To be critical or doubtful of a plan that someone is excited about
(d) To give goosebumps by showing a Prospect

Correct Answer: (c) To be critical or doubtful of a plan that someone is excited about

Solution:To be critical or doubtful of a plan that someone is excited about

45. Riya always considers sincerity. devotion and dedication as the highest priority of a good employee. [SSC CGL 27/07/2023 (1st Shift)]

(a) Fair and square
(b) Ever and anon
(c) Free and easy
(d) First and foremost

Correct Answer: (d) First and foremost

Solution:highest priority.

46. Treading on thin ice [SSC CGL 27/07/2023 (2nd Shift)]

(a) Playing with a sharp icicle
(b) To be in a dangerous risky position
(c) Skating on ice fallen in a hailstorm
(d) Making a thin ice sculpture

Correct Answer: (b) To be in a dangerous risky position

Solution:To be in a dangerous risky position

E.g.- Driving without a seatbelt is like treading on thin ice.

47. Get up on the wrong side of the bed. [SSC CGL 27/07/2023 (3rd Shift)]

(a) Someone who is having a horrible day
(b) Destroy or ruin a plan
(c) Someone who is having a good day
(d) Go to bed or go to sleep

Correct Answer: (a) Someone who is having a horrible day

Solution:Someone who is having a

E.g.- He seems annoyed today. Maybe he got up on the wrong side of the bed.

48. Identify the option that can be substituted as the correct idiom for the underlined part of the given sentence. [SSC CGL 27/07/2023 (3rd Shift)]

My cousin sister Neetu had an aerial view of the trade fair from the top of the giant wheel.

(a) A bird in the gilded cage
(b) Bird's eye view
(c) Birds of same feather
(d) Bird brain

Correct Answer: (b) Bird's eye view

Solution:The idiom 'Bird's eye view' means seeing something from a high place. Hence, 'Bird's eye view' is the most appropriate answer.

49. Julia has the habit of comparing apples to oranges. [Graduate Level 30/06/2023 (3rd Shift)]

(a) Comparing two things that cannot be compared.
(b) Blaming others for her mistakes.
(c) Choosing things after careful scrutiny.
(d) Purchasing different fruits for different purposes.

Correct Answer: (a) Comparing two things that cannot be compared.

Solution:comparing two things that cannot be compared.

50. Die a dog's death___. [Graduate Level 30/06/2023 (Shift -1)]

(a) The old businessman died in peace after meeting his whole family on his deathbed.
(b) Yesterday, a poor vegetable seller died in an unfortunate accident.
(c) The doctor who used illegal methods to conduct experiments on humans must die a shameful death.
(d) Wars compel people to starve to death and they are helpless.

Correct Answer: (c) The doctor who used illegal methods to conduct experiments on humans must die a shameful death.

Solution:The idiom 'Die a dog's death' means to die a shameful, dishonorable, or miserable death. Going through the options, the sentence given in option (c) has the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.