IDIOMS (Part-VII)

11. Select the idiom that gives the most appropriate meaning of the underlined phrase in the following sentence. [Matriculation Level 30/06/2023 (Shift-3)]

Our secretary is always in the mood for an argument. He must learn to keep quiet.

(a) To go through
(b) To turn up
(c) To take off
(d) To hold his tongue

Correct Answer: (d) To hold his tongue

Solution:To hold his tongue.

12. Reghu's been trying to keep a lid on his emotions, but every now and then his anger erupts. [Matriculation Level 30/06/2023 (Shift-3)]

(a) make things difficult for someone
(b) either take less care of your appearance or relax completely and enjoy yourself
(c) leave someone at a time when they need you to stay and help them
(d) control the level of something in order to stop it increasing

Correct Answer: (d) control the level of something in order to stop it increasing

Solution:control the level of something in order to stop it increasing.

13. Identify the idiom that best expresses the meaning of the underlined group of words. [Matriculation Level 30/06/2023 (Shift-4)]

There are a number of things that the country needs to improve but the main part of the problem is corruption.

(a) Crux of the matter
(b) Last resort
(c) Grasping at straws
(d) Dodged a bullet

Correct Answer: (a) Crux of the matter

Solution:main part of the problem.

14. A piece of information received by word of mouth has no authenticity. [Matriculation Level 30/06/2023 (Shift-4)]

(a) through an official order
(b) through rumours
(c) in written form
(d) in spoken form

Correct Answer: (d) in spoken form

Solution:in spoken form

15. Select the idiom that gives the most appropriate meaning of the underlined phrase in the following sentence. [Matriculation Level 30/06/2023 (Shift-4)]

I finally understood how to operate the new smart television.

(a) Cast aside
(b) Hit the sack
(c) Don't know
(d) Figured out

Correct Answer: (d) Figured out

Solution:finally understood

16. Athira would like to get him a special birthday present, but nothing springs to mind. [Matriculation Level 30/06/2023 (Shift-4)]

(a) almost always
(b) forget about something
(c) dawns on
(d) from the beginning of time

Correct Answer: (c) dawns on

Solution:dawns on

17. The officer asked Subordinates to keep him posted of the workplace developments. his [SSC CHSL Tier II (26/06/2023)]

(a) maintain secrecy
(b) send letters by post
(c) keep sharing the latest information
(d) not disturb him in matters

Correct Answer: (c) keep sharing the latest information

Solution:keep sharing the latest information

18. A blind spot [SSC MTS 02/05/2023 Morning]

(a) A person who is blind
(b) A person with no emotional feelings
(c) A situation where no progress is made
(d) An area in your range of vision that you cannot see properly

Correct Answer: (d) An area in your range of vision that you cannot see properly

Solution:An area in your range of vision that you cannot see properly.

E.g.- He was a great scientist, but he had his blind spots.

19. Get down to brass tacks [SSC MTS 02/05/2023 Evening]

(a) To become serious about something
(b) Get fired from the job
(c) Compromise, cooperation between people
(d) To be ready

Correct Answer: (a) To become serious about something

Solution:To become serious about something.

E.g. - After a long and general discussion, let's get down to brass tacks and decide on a budget for the project.

20. A bed of nails___. [SSC MTS 02/05/2023 Evening]

(a) A problematic or uncomfortable situation.
(b) A quick and automatic response.
(c) A person with no moral ethics.
(d) A fiercely contested fight or dispute.

Correct Answer: (a) A problematic or uncomfortable situation.

Solution:A problematic or uncomfortable situation.

E.g. Life is a bed of nails for street children in India.