IDIOMS (Part-VII)

21. To have an itching palm [SSC MTS 03/05/2023 Afternoon]

(a) To have no mercy
(b) To gain strength
(c) To have an urge to slap
(d) To be greedy for money

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. Out of the woods [SSC MTS 03/05/2023 Afternoon]

(a) Out of danger
(b) To lose contact
(c) To meet with disaster
(d) Not adhering to rules

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. Buy a lemon [SSC MTS 03/05/2023 Afternoon]

(a) Wear fashionable clothing
(b) The ability to know what's happening
(c) To not complain
(d) To buy something that is worthless

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.

(a) The fact of failure or escape is not affected by the narrowness of the margin
(b) To come out of one trouble and get into a worse
(c) A single fortunate event does not mean that what follows will also be good.
(d) The whole of everything

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. To meet one's eyes___. [SSC MTS 04/05/2023 Morning]

(a) To look at someone directly while they are looking at you.
(b) To confess something.
(c) To make haste.
(d) To meet someone regularly.

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. A blast from the past____. [SSC MTS 04/05/2023 Afternoon]

(a) A competition where the outcome is difficult to judge or predict
(b) Punishment for the crime committed in the past
(c) Something powerfully nostalgic
(d) An unresolved argument

Correct Answer: (c) Something powerfully nostalgic

Solution:Something powerfully nostalgic

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

27. Against the clock_____. [SSC MTS 04/05/2023 Afternoon]

(a) To take on a task that is a way to big
(b) On the point of achievement
(c) To avoid talking
(d) Rushed and short on time

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. In the groove [SSC MTS 04/05/2023 Evening]

(a) To muse on in an aimless manner
(b) Starting to perform very well
(c) Simplify the producers
(d) A widely debated issue

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.

(a) see eye to eye
(b) feel blue
(c) leave no stone unturned
(d) paint the town red

Correct Answer: (a) see eye to eye

Solution:share the same opinion.

30. Walk on air____. [SSC MTS 08/05/2023 Afternoon]

(a) To work hard
(b) To describe an unusual situation
(c) To be extremely happy
(d) Feeling weakened or tired

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.