IDIOMS (Part-XVI)

Total Questions: 8

1. Now that Mr. Krishna Murthy has retired from the company, his daughter is____________. [SSC CGL Tier-II (12/09/2019)]

Correct Answer: (b) In the driver's seat
Solution:situation in the control. The case is taking time but you needn't worry because we are in the driver's seat

2. They talked over the matter of his leaving the job and going for further studies. [SSC CGL Tier-II (12/09/2019)]

Correct Answer: (a) Discussed
Solution:I have talked over the strategies with the teammates to win the school inter- house competition.

3. Rohit was when he took important decisions without consulting the family. [SSC CGL Tier-II (13/09/2019)]

Correct Answer: (d) Told to fight his own battles himself
Solution:to take complete responsibility for oneself. You are no longer a kid, you have to fight your battle yourself.

4. Radha is unable to continue working in this office. Hard work is on her health. [SSC CGL Tier-II (13/09/2019)]

Correct Answer: (d) Taking a toll on
Solution:Studying continuously for a longer period of time can take a toll over your eyes.

5. He tries to perform well but good projects done by him are He needs to put in extra effort. [SSC CGL Tier II (13/09/2019)]

Correct Answer: (c) Few and far between
Solution:something that doesn't happen very commonly/

Sunlight has been far and far between the winters

6. The government has decided to GST on some items in order to help small traders. [SSC CGL Tier-II (13/09/2019)]

Correct Answer: (b) Roll back
Solution:a reduction or Since after your illness you are rolled back your health.

7. The residents of my colony in trying to find out about the increasing number of car thefts. [SSC CGL Tier-II (13/09/2019)]

Correct Answer: (d) Pulled all the stops
Solution:to do something with maximum ability. The company pulled out all the stops for benefiting the customer.

8. In trying to solve the crime, the detective found himself mystery kept deepening. [SSC CGL Tier-II (13/09/2019)]

Correct Answer: (b) Beating his brains out
Solution:to think about something very deeply. Why should your brain beat out fighting the environment?