IDIOMS (Part-XIV)

Total Questions: 50

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

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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