IDIOMS (Part-XI)

21. The last straw ___________. [SSC MTS 26/07/2022 Morning]

(a) The last ray of hope in an unfortunate situation.
(b) The last financial resource.
(c) The only option left after a series of unsuccessful attempts
(d) The final problem in a series of problems that makes the situation Intolerable.

Correct Answer: (d) The final problem in a series of problems that makes the situation Intolerable.

Solution:the final problem in a series of problems that makes the situation intolerable.

E.g.- My wife has always been rude to me, but it was the last straw, when she started insulting my mother.

22. A fly on the wall ___________. [SSC CHSL 24/05/2022 Morning]

(a) A vigilant security guard
(b) An unperceived observer
(c) Very intelligent person
(d) An unwelcome guest

Correct Answer: (b) An unperceived observer

Solution:an unperceived observer.

E.g.- I will love to be a fly on the wal when the admissions officer reads m application.

23. Gear up for ___________. [SSC CHSL 24/05/2022 Afternoon]

(a) Start off
(b) Pass into
(c) Get ready for
(d) Put on

Correct Answer: (c) Get ready for

Solution:get ready for.

E.g.- I encouraged Rahul to gear up for the final cricket match of the tournamen

24. Call upon ___________. [SSC CHSL 24/05/2022 Afternoon]

(a) To adjust
(b) To stop
(c) To follow
(d) To order

Correct Answer: (d) To order

Solution:to order.

E.g.- The government called upon the company to reverse its decision of making the product.

25. Lose your touch ___________. [SSC CHSL 24/05/2022 Evening]

(a) Doing someone a favour in hopes that the favour will be returned.
(b) To be passed from one person to another.
(c) Not being as successful as previously.
(d) Something being very difficult to find.

Correct Answer: (c) Not being as successful as previously.

Solution:not being as successful as previously.

E.g- Mr. Uma Shankar is losing his touch on his vocal skills as he is getting old.

26. At one's elbow ___________. [SSC CHSL 24/05/2022 Evening]

(a) Next to someone
(b) Far away
(c) Strong grip
(d) Strong bond

Correct Answer: (a) Next to someone

Solution:next to someone.

E.g.- Raman is standing at her elbow holding out her glass.

27. Blow up ____________. [SSC CHSL 24/05/2022 Morning]

(a) To suffice
(b) To live up greatly
(c) To destroy by an explosion
(d) To stand upright

Correct Answer: (c) To destroy by an explosion

Solution:to destroy by an explosion.

E.g.- The authorities have blown up a part of the mountain to extend the road.

28. Tell upon ___________. [SSC CHSL 25/05/202 Morning]

(a) To strike hard
(b) To advise someone
(c) To affect adversely
(d) To write down

Correct Answer: (c) To affect adversely

Solution:to affect adversely.

E.g.- The last stage of cancer has started telling upon my mother's health.

29. Win laurels __________. [SSC CHSL 26/05/202 Afternoon]

(a) To gain honour
(b) To be decisive
(c) To change
(d) To punish

Correct Answer: (a) To gain honour

Solution:to gain honour.

E.g.- Kunal is a hard-working boy so he will surely win laurels in life.

30. Safe pair of hands __________. [SSC CHSL 26/05/2022 Afternoon]

(a) Miss an opportunity
(b) Speak rashly without thinking carefully
(c) A secret or hidden advantage
(d) A person who can be trusted to do something efficiently

Correct Answer: (d) A person who can be trusted to do something efficiently

Solution:a person who can be trusted to do something efficiently.

E.g.- Whenever I go out I give my house keys to Mr.Rohan as he has a safe pair of hands.