IDIOMS (Part-X)

Total Questions: 50

41. Out for the count ___________. [SSC MTS 06/07/2022 Morning]

Correct Answer: (c) In a deep, insensible sleep
Solution:in a deep, insensible sleep.

E.g.- Mohan's friends gave him so much to drink in the party that he was out for the count by 9 pm.

42. Change of heart ______________. [SSC MTS 06/07/2022]

Correct Answer: (c) Different opinion about someone or something.
Solution:different opinion about someone or something.

E.g.- At first I wanted to give a doll to my daughter, then I had a change of heart & gave her a toy car.

43. To lead one by the nose _____________. [SSC MTS 06/07/2022 Afternoon]

Correct Answer: (b) To control someone completely
Solution:to control someone completely.

E.g.- John has to lead his team by the nose to get the acquired result.

44. To foot the bill ___________. [SSC MTS 07/07/2022 Morning]

Correct Answer: (d) To make payment
Solution:to make payment.

E.g.- Jay's parents footed the bill for his college education.

45. My elder brother is so innocent that winning an argument against him is like shooting fish in a barrel. [SSC MTS 07/07/2022 Morning]

Correct Answer: (b) Exceptionally easy to do
Solution:exceptionally easy to do

46. To walk the tight rope ____________. [SSC MTS 08/07/2022 Morning]

Correct Answer: (b) Be very cautious
Solution:be very cautious.

E.g.- My senior told me to walk the tight rope while working on this project

47. Ron added a feather in his cap by winning that international tournament. [SSC MTS 08/07/2022 Morning]

Correct Answer: (b) An achievement to be proud of
Solution:an achievement to be proud of.

E.g.- Himesh added a feather in his cap by clearing the UPSC examination.

48. Ignorance is bliss ________________. [SSC MTS 11/07/2022 Afternoon]

Correct Answer: (b) To remain ignorant of things that may cause stress.
Solution:to remain ignorant of things that may cause stress.

E.g.- Some doctors believe ignorance is bliss so they don't provide their patients with all the required facts.

49. Samuel accused Jane of stealing the thunder on the capital punishment issue. [SSC MTS 11/07/2022 Afternoon]

Correct Answer: (a) Get praise for doing something before someone
Solution:get praise for doing something before someone.

50. Have a whale of a time _____________. [SSC MTS 12/07/2022 Afternoon]

Correct Answer: (c) Have an exceptionally fun or exciting experience.
Solution:Have a whale of a time- have an exceptionally fun or experience. exciting

E.g. I had a whale of a time at my brother's marriage ceremony.