IDIOMS (Part-VIII)

Total Questions: 50

21. Be at a crossroads [SSC MTS 15/06/2023 Morning]

Correct Answer: (c) To make a very important decision
Solution:To make a very important decision

E.g. - After completing her education, she found herself at a crossroads, unsure of which career path to pursue.

22. To pick holes in someone's coat [SSC MTS 16/06/2023 Morning]

Correct Answer: (d) To find fault with someone
Solution:To find fault with someone.

E.g.- She constantly finds faults in his work, no matter how much effort he puts in.

23. The statement below has been given with bracketed text. Select the option with correct Idiom for the bracketed text [SSC MTS 16/06/2023 Morning]

That's just like Julie always (coming to conclusions too quickly) even before she knows the facts.

Correct Answer: (a) Jumping in with both feet
Solution:Coming to conclusions too quickly

24. Rust bucket [SSC MTS 16/06/2023 Morning]

Correct Answer: (c) A vehicle that is old or almost broken
Solution:A vehicle that is old or almost broken

E.g. I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw him driving that old rust bucket of a car.

25. Hit the hay___. [SSC MTS 19/06/2023 Evening]

Correct Answer: (a) To go to bed
Solution:To go to bed E.g. After a long day at work, I was exhausted and decided to hit the hay early.

26. Select the most appropriate meaning of the bracketed idiom in the given sentence. [SSC MTS 19/06/2023 Evening]

Let the bully have (a taste of his own medicine).

Correct Answer: (c) When you are mistreated the same way you mistreat others
Solution:When you are mistreated the same way you mistreat others

27. A broth of a boy [SSC MTS 19/06/2023 Evening]

Correct Answer: (d) A lively, energetic young person
Solution:A lively, energetic young person.

E.g.- He's a broth of a boy, always full of energy and mischief.

28. To eat crow [SSC MTS 20/06/2023 Evening]

Correct Answer: (d) To admit that one is wrong
Solution:To admit that one is wrong

E.g. When the weatherman predicted sunshine but it rained all day, he had to eat crow for his inaccurate forecast.

29. The statement below has been given with bracketed text. Select the option with correct idiom for the bracketed text. [SSC MTS 20/06/2023 Evening]

She started repaying the money she borrowed from me, but the amount she returned me is (insignificant compared) to what she still owes.

Correct Answer: (d) A drop in a bucket
Solution:Insignificant compared to the required amount.

30. Long in the tooth___. [SSC MTS 20/06/2023 Afternoon]

Correct Answer: (c) To be old, often too old to do something.
Solution:To be old, often too old to do something.

E.g.- She's still a great dancer, but she's getting a little long in the tooth.