IDIOMS (Part-XI)

Total Questions: 50

1. Chase rainbows __________. [SSC MTS 12/07/2022 Evening]

Correct Answer: (c) To pursue unrealistic goals
Solution:To pursue unrealistic goals.

E.g.- I told my son to get an office job instead of chasing rainbows.

2. He is foaming at the mouth about the committee's decision. [SSC MTS 13/07/2022 Morning]

Correct Answer: (a) To be enraged and show it
Solution:To be enraged and show it.

3. Back on one's feet _________. [SSC MTS 13/07/2022 Morning]

Correct Answer: (c) Well or successful again
Solution:Well or successful again.

E.g.- Kunal is back on his feet after the loss in the business.

4. Does my name ring a bell for you? [SSC MTS 13/07/2022 Evening]

Correct Answer: (a) To sound familiar
Solution:To sound familiar.

5. Kick someone when they are down ____________. [SSC MTS 13/07/2022 Evening]

Correct Answer: (d) To cause further trouble to someone already in a difficult situation.
Solution:To cause further trouble to someone already in a difficult situation.

E.g.- The foreign invaders did not believe in the doctrine that you did not kick someone when he was down.

6. To raise a dust ____________. [SSC MTS 14/07/2022 Evening]

Correct Answer: (d) To cause disruption or confusion
Solution:To cause disruption or confusion.

E.g.- The MP's resignation raised a dust of uncertainty within the parliament.

7. That ship has sailed ___________. [SSC MTS 15/07/2022 Evening]

Correct Answer: (c) Too late to do something
Solution:Too late to do something.

E.g.- I told my friend that it is of no use to Evest his money now in the scheme as that ship has sailed.

8. My mother is in raptures over her new stove - [SSC MTS 15/07/2022 Evening]

Correct Answer: (b) Extremely delighted
Solution:Extremely delighted.

9. No spring chicken _________. [SSC MTS 15/07/2022 Evening]

Correct Answer: (c) A person who is no longer young
Solution:A person who is no longer young.

E.g.- Umar's father gets tired easily as he is a no spring chicken.

10. Move the goalposts ____________. [SSC MTS 15/07/2022 Afternoon]

Correct Answer: (a) Unfairly alter the conditions or rules of a procedure during its course.
Solution:Unfairly alter the conditions or rules of a procedure during its course.

E.g. - We'd almost signed the contract when the other guys moved the goalposts and said they wanted more money.