IDIOMS (Part-XV)

Total Questions: 50

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

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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.