IDIOMS

Total Questions: 50

11. Select the most appropriate idiom in given sentence [SSC CPO Tier-II (08/01/2024)]

Have your heart in your mouth

Correct Answer: (b) to be extremely frightened
Solution:To be extremely frightened.

E.g.- As she approached the edge of the cliff, her heart was in her mouth.

12. Select the most appropriate idiom in given sentence [SSC CPO Tier-II (08/01/2024)]

Forty winks

Correct Answer: (a) a short sleep
Solution:A short sleep.

For Ex:- "After the long day at work, all I wanted was a good forty winks before heading out for the evening."

E.g.- After a long day at work, he decided to take forty winks on the sofa.

13. Select the most appropriate idiom in given sentence [SSC CPO Tier-II (08/01/2024)]

cut from the same cloth

Correct Answer: (a) to be of a similar nature
Solution:To be of a similar nature.

For ex:- "Despite their different backgrounds, John and Mark are cut from the same cloth—both hardworking and always ready to lend a hand."

E.g. Rohan and Raj, both passionate about art and literature, are cut from the same cloth.

14. Select the most appropriate idiom in given sentence [SSC CPO Tier-II (08/01/2024)]

lose your marbles

Correct Answer: (d) go insane
Solution:Go insane.

For ex:- After hours of trying to fix the computer, I was about to lose my marbles and just call it a day.

E.g.- After studying for hours, I feel like I'm starting to lose my marbles.

15. Select the most appropriate idiom in given sentence [SSC CGL Tier-II (26/10/2023)]

Bite the bullet

Correct Answer: (b) Despite the pain, Sarah decided to go ahead with the surgery.
Solution:Despite the pain, Sarah decided to go ahead with the surgery.

The idiom 'bite the bullet' means to force yourself to do something unpleasant or difficult.

Going through the options, the sentence given in option (b) has the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom

16. Select the most appropriate idiom to fill in the blank. [SSC CGL Tier-II (26/10/2023)]

Despite their differences, the two politicians decided to______and work together for the greater good.

Correct Answer: (a) bury the hatchet
Solution:To agree to end the disagreement that has divided two people or groups.

17. Select the most appropriate idiom in given sentence [SSC CPO 03/10/2023]

An arm and a leg

Correct Answer: (c) A large amount of money
Solution:A large amount of money.

E.g.-  Getting my car fixed cost me an arm and a leg.

18. Select the most appropriate idiom that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. [SSC CPO 03/10/2023]

We dodged a bullet when we didn't fall for the agents words.

Correct Answer: (c) To narrowly avoid situation
Solution:To narrowly avoid the situation.

19. Select the most appropriate idiom in given sentence [SSC CPO 03/10/2023]

Bend over backwards

Correct Answer: (a) Working hard to try to impress
Solution:To start a relationship or activity badly.

For ex:- Sarah bent over backwards to help her colleague meet the deadline, even staying late to finish the project

20. Select the most appropriate idiom that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. [SSC CPO 03/10/2023]

I hate to get off on the wrong foot.

Correct Answer: (a) To start a relationship or activity badly
Solution:To start a relationship or activity badly.