IDIOMS (Part-XV)

21. Neither fish nor fowl - [SSC CHSL 19/03/20 Evening]

(a) Something which can neither be supplied easily nor be made available readily.
(b) Something which can neither be purchased nor be grown.
(c) Something which can neither be eaten nor be preserved.
(d) Something which can neither be categorized easily nor be accepted befittingly.

Correct Answer: (d) Something which can neither be categorized easily nor be accepted befittingly.

Solution:something that is difficult to identify\ classify recognizable not or or characteristic of any one particular thing. So, according to the meaning of this

idiom option (d) is correct.

22. On shank's mare _________. [SSC CGL 03/03/2020 Evening]

(a) On an elephant
(b) On a lion
(c) On a bicycle
(d) On foot

Correct Answer: (d) On foot

Solution:On foot

On shank's mare - Bare Foot It was such a delightful day that we decided to ride shanks' mare to the fair.

23. The bee's knees ____________. [SSC CGL 04/03/2020 Afternoon]

(a) Observant
(b) Foolish
(c) Problematic
(d) Extraordinary

Correct Answer: (d) Extraordinary

Solution:Extraordinary Have you tried this perfume? It's the bee's knees, it really is.

24. To throw a fit ___________. [SSC CGL 04/03/2020 Afternoon]

(a) Become unconscious
(b) Caution someone about fitness
(c) Express extreme anger
(d) Faint and fall down

Correct Answer: (c) Express extreme anger

Solution:To throw a fit Your sister will throw a fit when she sees the mess you've made.

25. Pull a fast one _________. [SSC CGL 06/03/2020 Morning]

(a) Believe someone easily
(b) Trick someone
(c) Take quick action
(d) Progress fast

Correct Answer: (b) Trick someone

Solution:Trick someone The crowd obviously thought I was trying to pull a fast one to get a better seat

26. To paddle one's own canoe - [SSC CGL 06/03/2020 Morning]

(a) To take rest
(b) To exercise hard
(c) Depend on oneself
(d) To act in a childish way

Correct Answer: (c) Depend on oneself

Solution:To paddle one's own canoe -Depend on oneself She is a strong woman and can paddle her own canoe without having a man in her life.

27. Like a dying duck in a thunderstorm - [SSC CGL 06/03/2020 Morning]

(a) Daring
(b) Comfortable
(c) Dejected
(d) Confident

Correct Answer: (c) Dejected

Solution:Dejected-sad and depressed; dispirited Don't feel like a duck dying in the thunderstorm, you still have a chance to bounce back.

28. Keep a breast of - [SSC CGL 07/03/2020 Evening]

(a) Keep ahead of
(b) Keep a watch on
(c) Keep up the good work
(d) Keep oneself updated

Correct Answer: (d) Keep oneself updated

Solution:Keep oneself updated While preparing for the government job, One should keep abreast of all government schemes.

29. Make off with - [SSC CGL 09/03/2020 Evening]

(a) To transfer
(b) To discover
(c) To run away
(d) To understand

Correct Answer: (c) To run away

Solution:A thief broke into the shop and ran away with all the cash and jewellery.

30. Blind alley __________. [SSC CGL 09/03/2020 Evening]

(a) A state of deep thought
(b) Taking first step after somebody's approach
(c) A person who comes to meet occasionally
(d) A situation in which no further progress can be made

Correct Answer: (d) A situation in which no further progress can be made

Solution:A situation in which no further progress can be made The latest research is completely vague, it may turn out to be a blind alley.