IDIOMS (Part-VIII)

Total Questions: 50

1. To fly into a rage____. [SSC MTS 17/05/2023 Morning]

Correct Answer: (b) To get very angry
Solution:E.g.- When I told her / accidentally broke her favorite mug, she flew into a rage.

2. Between a rock and a hard place [SSC MTS 17/05/2023 Morning]

Correct Answer: (a) Stuck between two very bad options
Solution:Stuck between two very bad options.

E.g. He was stuck between a rock and a hard place, having to choose between betraying his friend or breaking the law.

3. To mind one's P's and Q's [SSC MTS 17/05/2023 Morning]

Correct Answer: (c) To be polite and careful in one's behaviour and speech
Solution:To be polite and careful in one's behavior and speech

E.g. Tom's good manners impressed everyone. He minded his P's and Q's by being polite and respectful.

4. Rolling in cash [SSC MTS 18/05/2023 Morning]

Correct Answer: (a) Have a large quantity of money
Solution:Have a large quantity of money.

E.g. - Ever since she won the lottery, she's been rolling in cash, enjoying a life of luxury and extravagance.

5. Queer somebody's pitch____. [SSC MTS 18/05/2023 Morning]

Correct Answer: (b) Upset someone's plans
Solution:Upset someone's plans

E.g. The unexpected arrival of a new competitor completely queered the established company's pitch in the market.

6. Get the ball rolling [SSC MTS 18/05/2023 Morning]

Correct Answer: (d) Set an activity in motion
Solution:Set an activity in motion

E.g. Let's get the ball rolling on the presentation by preparing the opening slides.

7. To go a long way [SSC MTS 18/05/2023 Evening]

Correct Answer: (a) To become successful in life
Solution:To become successful in life.

E.g. - Maintaining a positive mindset can go a long way in achieving success and fulfillment in life.

8. Select the most appropriate meaning of the bracketed idiom in the given sentence. [SSC MTS 19/05/2023 Evening]

Did you know David went to school with my brother? It's (a small world), isn't it?

Correct Answer: (b) Meeting someone not expected to be at a certain place
Solution:Meeting someone not expected to be at a certain place

9. In ones and twos [SSC MTS 19/05/2023 Evening]

Correct Answer: (a) In small numbers
Solution:In small

E.g.-The children entered the amusement park in ones and twos, eagerly anticipating the day of fun ahead.

10. The statement below has been given with bracketed text. Select the option with correct Idiom for the bracketed text. [SSC MTS 19/05/2023 Evening]

History certainly gives you (something to think about), doesn't it?

Correct Answer: (a) Food for thought
Solution:Something to think about.