IDIOMS (Part-X)

31. cut a sorry figure ________. [SSC CGL Tier II (08/08/2022)]

(a) render an apology
(b) make a sculpture
(c) create a poor impression
(d) break a record

Correct Answer: (c) create a poor impression

Solution:create a poor impression

E.g.- For five years, he took drugs, drank, hosted friends, and cut a sorry figure as a father

32. Select the most appropriate idiom or phrase to complete the given sentence. [I'm Higher Secondary 02/08/2022 (Shift-2)]

I'm not coming to office today, I'm Higher Secondary

(a) taking a back seat
(b) not playing with the full deck
(c) feeling a bit under the weather
(b) not playing with the full deck

Correct Answer: (c) feeling a bit under the weather

Solution:not completely well. I'm not coming to office today, I'm feeling a bit under the weather.

33. All eyes turned to him because he was the only person who could stave off the impending war. [Higher Secondary 02/08/2022 (Shift-2)]

(a) draw
(b) invoke
(c) prevent
(d) provoke

Correct Answer: (c) prevent

Solution:prevent or delay something bad or dangerous. All eyes turned to him because he was the only person who could stave off the impending war.

34. His grandfather always laughs like a drain. [Higher Secondary 03/08/2022 (Shift-4)]

(a) Laugh bitterly
(b) Laugh fearfully
(c) Laugh silently
(d) Laugh loudly

Correct Answer: (d) Laugh loudly

Solution:Laugh loudly

35. In his speech on dowry, he set forth his views at length. [Higher Secondary 03/08/2022 (Shift-1)]

(a) repressed
(b) lulled
(c) stifled
(d) snapped

Correct Answer: (c) stifled

Solution:explained

36. The rope gave way while the workmen were hauling up the iron pillar. [Higher Secondary 04/08/2022 (Shift - 3)]

(a) repressed
(b) lulled
(c) stifled
(d) snapped

Correct Answer: (d) snapped

Solution:snapped or to break Example - I finally gave way to their pleas and let the kids have ice cream for dinner.

37. Clear the air ___________. [Higher Secondary 04/08/2022 (Shift-1)]

(a) To deal openly with misunderstandings to get rid of them.
(b) To switch off fans.
(c) To use aroma to sweeten the air.
(d) To reduce pollution.

Correct Answer: (a) To deal openly with misunderstandings to get rid of them.

Solution:To deal openly with misunderstandings to get rid of them.

Example - I had a massive argument with Sue, but at least it has cleared the air.

38. Nothing ventured, nothing gained - [Higher Secondary 05/08/2022 (Shift-2)]

(a) Nothing can be gained with ventures.
(b) Doing nothing is the best thing.
(c) One has to make every effort in order to achieve somethin.
(d) Through hard work one can receive nothing.

Correct Answer: (c) One has to make every effort in order to achieve somethin.

Solution:One has to make every effort in order to achieve something.

39. The question came up before the Municipal Corporation last week. [Higher Secondary 05/08/2022 (Shift-4)]

(a) cleared up
(b) was raised
(c) was left
(d) departed

Correct Answer: (b) was raised

Solution:Come up - raised

40. Chew the scenery ___________. [SSC MTS 05/07/2022 Morning]

(a) To understate
(b) To act overly emotional
(c) To beautify
(d) To mismanage

Correct Answer: (b) To act overly emotional

Solution:to act overly emotional.

E.g.- If the group wants to perform a perfect play, the performing actors must not chew the scenery at any moment during the act.