IDIOMS (Part-XIII)

Total Questions: 49

21. Tighten one's belt __________. [SSC MTS 18/10/2021 Morning]

Correct Answer: (b) To not eat anything
Solution:To cut one's expenditure.

Tighten one's belt To cut one's expenditure

22. Be off __________. [SSC MTS 18/10/2021 Morning]

Correct Answer: (d) To go away
Solution:To go away

23. Fall for ___________. [SSC MTS 18/10/2021 Morning]

Correct Answer: (b) To be tricked or fooled by
Solution:To be tricked or fooled by

24. Whet your appetite __________. [SSC MTS 20/10/2021 Afternoon]

Correct Answer: (a) To want something more
Solution:To want something more

25. Get something off one's chest __________. [SSC MTS 20/10/2021 Afternoon]

Correct Answer: (c) Talk about something that is worrying you
Solution:To talk about something that is worrying you

26. At a stretch _________. [SSC MTS 20/10/2021 Afternoon]

Correct Answer: (c) Without a stop
Solution:Without a stop

27. Make out __________. [SSC MTS 22/10/2021 Afternoon]

Correct Answer: (a) Understand someone or something with difficulty
Solution:Understand someone or something with difficulty

28. Pick and choose ____________. [SSC MTS 22/10/2021 Morning]

Correct Answer: (b) Select only the best from choices
Solution:Select only the best from choices.

29. To be moved to tears _________. [SSC MTS 22/10/2021 Evening]

Correct Answer: (b) To be overwhelmed with emotion
Solution:To be overwhelmed with emotion

30. To gain ground ___________. [SSC MTS 22/10/2021 Evening]

Correct Answer: (a) To make progress
Solution:To make progress