IDIOMS (Part-XII)

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

(a) Try and hold your breath
(b) Say two contradictory things at the same time
(c) Able to get a foul smell
(d) Practice breathing exercises

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]

(a) A correct prediction
(b) A perfect aim
(c) Very profitable
(d) Little chance of success

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]

(a) leave
(b) select
(c) control
(d) consider

Correct Answer: (d) consider

Solution:consider.

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

(a) To chase someone
(b) To be similar in appearance
(c) To mock someone
(d) To change sides often

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]

(a) On the way
(b) On the top
(c) On the decline
(d) On the rise

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]

(a) Money is freely available to spend
(b) Money is like leaves of a tree and freely available
(c) Money grows on shrubs and there's plenty
(d) Money is hard earned and limited

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]

(a) Sit on a low chair
(b) Lie down and relax after a tiring day
(c) Fly a plane at a low altitude
(d) Try not to be noticed

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]

(a) To own a property
(b) To keep a secret
(c) To have control of something
(d) To have the right of succession

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]

(a) An embarrassing situation
(b) A comfortable situation
(c) A difficult situation
(d) A secret place

Correct Answer: (c) A difficult situation

Solution:a difficult situation.

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

(a) Easy to handle
(b) A slippery road
(c) Sinking in debt
(d) A challenging situation

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.