IDIOMS (Part-XIV)

41. His comments cast a slur upon the integrity of his manager. [SSC CGL Tier-II (16/11/2020)]

(a) praised
(b) damaged
(c) redeemed
(d) improved

Correct Answer: (d) improved

Solution:Eg: The involvement of Deepak in a bribery case cast a slur upon his family.

42. Stir up a hornet's nest - [SSC CHSL 12/10/2020 Afternoon]

(a) Destroy a nest
(b) Call for dialogue
(c) Provoke trouble
(d) Lead a revolt

Correct Answer: (c) Provoke trouble

Solution:to Provoke trouble.

Eg: The government has stirred up the hornet's nest by increasing the GST.

43. Like talking to a brick wall _____. [SSC CHSL 13/10/2020 Morning]

(a) Frightened
(b) Inattentive
(c) Curious
(d) Fascinated

Correct Answer: (b) Inattentive

Solution:inattentive.

Eg: The teacher felt that teaching the backbenchers was like talking to a brick wall

44. It took Rohan a long time to get the hang of the machine in the new factory. [SSC CHSL 13/10/2020 Morning]

(a) bring someone to run
(b) clean and dry
(c) put up safely
(d) learn how to use

Correct Answer: (d) learn how to use

Solution:learn how to use.

Eg: The senior citizens found it difficult to use the latest mobile phone but soon they got a hang of it

45. Akshay is likely to take the heat for having miscalculated the expenses. [SSC CHSL 13/10/2020 Morning]

(a) enjoy warm climate
(b) feel very hot
(c) receive criticism
(d) scold everyone

Correct Answer: (c) receive criticism

Solution:receive criticism.

Eg: The new movie is receiving a lot of heat as it has portrayed historical facts in a twisted way.

46. To restart his cash-strapped company he decided to apply for a bank loan. [SSC CHSL 14/10/2020 Evening]

(a) impoverished
(b) improving
(c) expensive
(d) expanding

Correct Answer: (a) impoverished

Solution:impoverished :- extremely short of money.

Eg: During the lockdown many people were jobless and cash-strapped

47. Jump on the bandwagon - [SSC CHSL 14/10/2020 Evening]

(a) Get involved in an activity because it is likely to succeed
(b) Do an activity that is fun
(c) Do something because circumstances force you to
(d) Get engaged in an activity that is very important

Correct Answer: (a) Get involved in an activity because it is likely to succeed

Solution:get involved in an activity because it is likely to succeed.

Eg: Many people were uploading their singing videos on social media so I also jumped on the bandwagon and started uploading my singing video as well.

48. Sandeep received a new lease of life after moving to Pune. [SSC CHSL 14/10/2020 Evening]

(a) became energetic again
(b) started looking for a job
(c) started talking healthy food
(d) looked for a group of friends

Correct Answer: (a) became energetic again

Solution:became energetic again.

Eg: The government offered a subsidy to the jute industry and then it received a new lease of life.

49. Let off the hook - [SSC CHSL 14/10/2020 Morning]

(a) Not made to wait for a long time
(b) Not allowed to take part in an activity
(c) Allowed to escape from blame
(d) Made to pay for one's actions

Correct Answer: (c) Allowed to escape from blame

Solution:allowed to escape from blame.

Eg: Since it was his first mistake, he was let off the hook with just a warning.

50. Parthian shot - [SSC CHSL 16/10/2020 Morning]

(a) Parting hit
(b) Victory
(c) Praise
(d) Say goodbye

Correct Answer: (a) Parting hit

Solution:parting hit, final insult in an argument.

Eg: Needless to say, I am completely nonplussed by your remarks which has the look and feel of a Parthian shot