IDIOMS (Part-X)

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

(a) Very expensive
(b) Prepared for battle
(c) In a deep, insensible sleep
(d) Ready for scrutiny

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]

(a) To narrowly escape disaster.
(b) An unfair attack.
(c) Different opinion about someone or something.
(d) Very similar in appearance.

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]

(a) To try again after failing at something
(b) To control someone completely
(c) To have the freedom to choose
(d) To be anxious to start something

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]

(a) To reveal a secret
(b) To be friendly
(c) To hold grudges
(d) To make payment

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]

(a) Indulge in an illegal activity
(b) Exceptionally easy to do
(c) Asking for charity
(d) Making someone uneasy

Correct Answer: (b) Exceptionally easy to do

Solution:exceptionally easy to do

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

(a) Be an expert
(b) Be very cautious
(c) Be well trained
(d) Be very nervous

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]

(a) To feel well and healthy
(b) An achievement to be proud of
(c) To take advantage of one's position
(d) An expression of extreme annoyance

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]

(a) To gain attention and be the topic of conversation.
(b) To remain ignorant of things that may cause stress.
(c) To want something that has been denied.
(d) To have rage underneath a calm expression.

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]

(a) Get praise for doing something before someone
(b) Go on a futile search
(c) Fail miserably at something
(d) Pass wrong judgments

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]

(a) Be extremely busy with work.
(b) A good thing that seems bad at first.
(c) Have an exceptionally fun or exciting experience.
(d) Immediate involvement of everyone Present.

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.