IDIOMS (Part-VII)

Total Questions: 50

21. Select the most appropriate idiom in given sentence [SSC MTS 03/05/2023 Afternoon]

To have an itching palm

Correct Answer: (d) To be greedy for money
Solution:To be greedy for money

E.g. - He was known for having an itching palm, always eager to receive bribes and take advantage of his position of power.

22. Select the most appropriate idiom that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. [SSC MTS 03/05/2023 Afternoon]

Out of the woods

Correct Answer: (a) Out of danger
Solution:Out of danger.

E.g. - After months of financial struggle, Sarah finally got a new job that paid well, and she was thrilled to be out of the woods and on the path to financial stability

23. Select the most appropriate idiom in given sentence [SSC MTS 03/05/2023 Afternoon]

Buy a lemon

Correct Answer: (d) To buy something that is worthless
Solution:To buy something that is worthless

E.g. We often try to save money by buying second-hand cars but little do we realise that we are up to buy a lemon.

24. Select the most appropriate meaning of the bracketed idiom in the given sentence. [SSC MTS 04/05/2023 Morning]

The first sample of ore from the trial boring is very promising, but we should remember that (one swallow does not make a summer.)

Correct Answer: (c) A single fortunate event does not mean that what follows will also be good.
Solution:A single fortunate event does not mean that what follows will also be good.

25. Select the most appropriate idiom in given sentence [SSC MTS 04/05/2023 Morning]

To meet one's eyes

Correct Answer: (a) To look at someone directly while they are looking at you.
Solution:To look at someone directly while they are looking at you

E.g.- I tried to avoid meeting his eye.

26. Select the most appropriate idiom in given sentence [SSC MTS 04/05/2023 Afternoon]

A blast from the past

Correct Answer: (c) Something powerfully nostalgic
Solution:Something powerfully nostalgic

E.g.- The class tenth photograph was a blast from the past.

27. Select the most appropriate idiom in given sentence [SSC MTS 04/05/2023 Afternoon]

Against the clock

Correct Answer: (d) Rushed and short on time
Solution:Rushed and short on time.

E.g.- We are working against the clock to finish the report by Friday.

28. Select the most appropriate idiom in given sentence [SSC MTS 04/05/2023 Evening]

In the groove

Correct Answer: (b) Starting to perform very well
Solution:Starting to perform very well

E.g. After a few warm-up songs, the band finally found their rhythm and got in the groove, delivering an electrifying performance.

29. The statement below has been given with bracketed text. Select the option with correct idiom for the bracketed text. [SSC MTS 08/05/2023 Morning]

His mother and I (share the same opinion) about his decision to drop out of college.

Correct Answer: (a) see eye to eye
Solution:share the same opinion.

30. Select the most appropriate idiom in given sentence [SSC MTS 08/05/2023 Afternoon]

Walk on air

Correct Answer: (c) To be extremely happy
Solution:To be extremely happy

E.g. The boys are walking on air because their team won the game.