IDIOMS (Part-XII)

Total Questions: 50

21. In the same breath ___________. [SSC CGL 11/04/2022 Morning]

Correct Answer: (b) Say two contradictory things at the same time
Solution:Say two contradictory things at the same time.

E.g.- Tarun praised the project but in the same breath expressed suspicion about the objectives of the project.

22. A long shot ___________. [SSC CGL 11/04/2021 Morning]

Correct Answer: (d) Little chance of success
Solution:A little chance of success.

E.g.- Clearing the UPSC exam is a long shot.

23. It is good to take into account.all the important factors before making a decision. [SSC CGL 11/04/2022 Evening]

Correct Answer: (d) consider
Solution:consider.

24. To take after _________. [SSC CGL 12/04/2022 Evening]

Correct Answer: (b) To be similar in appearance
Solution:To be similar in appearance.

E.g.- Varun takes after his father.

25. On the wane ___________. [SSC CGL 11/04/2021 Evening]

Correct Answer: (c) On the decline
Solution:On the decline.

E.g.- The combat was on the wane after the death of the commander.

26. When I asked for an expensive dress for my friend's wedding, my mother reminded me that money does not grow on trees. [SSC CGL 12/04/2022 Evening]

Correct Answer: (d) Money is hard earned and limited
Solution:money is hard-earned and limited.

27. Lie low ________. [SSC CGL 12/04/2022 Evening]

Correct Answer: (d) Try not to be noticed
Solution:Try not to be noticed.

E.g.- The accused thought it would be better to lie low as the police were investigating the matter.

28. Hold the key ___________. [SSC CGL 13/04/2022 Morning]

Correct Answer: (c) To have control of something
Solution:To have control of something.

E.g.- The two main parties have won almost the same votes in the recent election, and now the minority group holds the key to the result.

29. You have put me in a tight corner by telling me to keep quiet. [SSC CGL 13/04/2022 Morning]

Correct Answer: (c) A difficult situation
Solution:A difficult situation.

30. A hair in the butter ____________. [SSC CGL 18/04/2022 Morning]

Correct Answer: (d) A challenging situation
Solution:A challenging situation.

E.g.- Ascending this steep mountain has become a hair in the butter for him.