IDIOMS (Part-XIII)

41. Go easy on something - [SSC CGL 17/08/2021 Morning]

(a) Fill one's plate easily
(b) Use only a small amount of
(c) Take as much as one wants
(d) Eat slowly and liberally

Correct Answer: (b) Use only a small amount of

Solution:use only a small amount of

Example Mohit will respond in a better way if his father goes easy on him.

42. Pat on the back _________. [SSC CGL 17/08/2021 Morning]

(a) Friendly tap to push someone
(b) Praise or approval for doing something good
(c) Good massage for aches and pains
(d) Mild form of disapproval or blame

Correct Answer: (b) Praise or approval for doing something good

Solution:praise or approval for doing something good

Example- I got a pat on the back from my father for scoring good marks in exams.

43. A stumbling block - [SSC CGL 18/08/2021 Morning]

(a) Putting stones along the way
(b) An obstacle to progress
(c) Skipping over a hurdle
(d) Removing stones on the way

Correct Answer: (b) An obstacle to progress

Solution:an obstacle to progress

Example- Unemployment is a stumbling block in the developing country.

44. Tide someone over - [SSC CGL 20/08/2021 Morning]

(a) Complete a voyage successfully
(b) Give temporary help, usually financial
(c) Ask someone for financial assistance
(d) Get a boat ready to cross a river or water body

Correct Answer: (b) Give temporary help, usually financial

Solution:give temporary help, usually financial.

Example- Can you lend me some money to tide me over till next month?

45. On the horizon ____________. [SSC CGL 20/08/2021 Evening]

(a) The successful beginning of a business venture
(b) A plan for the distant future
(c) An event that is likely to end soon
(d) An event that is likely to happen soon

Correct Answer: (d) An event that is likely to happen soon

Solution:an event that is likely to happen soon.

Example - We have some new and fresh plans on the horizon.

46. On edge ___________. [SSC CGL 23/08/2021 Evening]

(a) Keeping things safely
(b) Doing exercises regularly
(c) Nervous and unable to relax
(d) Playing a tiring game

Correct Answer: (c) Nervous and unable to relax

Solution:Nervous and unable to relax

Example I was on edge last week - waiting to see my SSC exam result.

47. Twiddling one's thumbs _________. [SSC CGL 24/08/2021 Evening]

(a) Feeling hungry
(b) Feeling bored
(c) Feeling angry
(d) Feeling sad

Correct Answer: (b) Feeling bored

Solution:feeling bored

Example- Rohit arrived early for the meeting so he was twiddling his thumbs for an hour.

48. The eradication of corona virus is still a far cry. [SSC CHSL 12/04/2021 Evening]

(a) very near
(b) very easy
(c) very fast
(d) very distant

Correct Answer: (d) very distant

Solution:very distant

Example: The climate in Delhi is a far cry from that of Mussoorie.

49. Living in a fool's paradise - [SSC CHSL 12/04/2021 Afternoon]

(a) To believe wrongly that your situation is good
(b) To be fooled by someone
(c) To live in luxuriously after fooling someone
(d) To live in a world of imagination

Correct Answer: (a) To believe wrongly that your situation is good

Solution:To believe wrongly that your situation is good -

Example: Rahul was living in a fool's paradise that he was preparing very well for UPSC, but he was shocked to see the result when he failed the exam.