IDIOMS

Total Questions: 50

31. Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. [SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (2nd Shift)]

Any sort of unfair conduct is not tolerated in international sports tournaments as it can completely ruin an athlete's career.

Correct Answer: (d) foul play
Solution:unfair conduct.

32. Select the correct idiom to replace the underlined segment in the given sentence. [SSC CPO 03/10/2023]

We should ask Emily to join our team. She is as keen as butter.

Correct Answer: (d) as keen as mustard
Solution:'As keen as mustard' is the correct idiom that means to be very excited and interested.

The given sentence states that we should ask Emily to join our team because she is very excited and interested.

Hence, 'as keen as mustard' is the most appropriate answer.

33. Select the correct idiom that can substitute the italicized group of words in the given sentence. [SSC CPO 03/10/2023]

He really stinks and smells foul after a hard session at the gym.

Correct Answer: (b) pen and ink
Solution:smells foul

34. Choose the most suitable idiom for the given situation. [SSC CPO 03/10/2023]

Ravi has a strong desire to be in college hockey team this year and he is working hard to gain such skills to fulfill his goal of life. He has clearly made up his mind to achieve his target.

Correct Answer: (a) Set sights on
Solution:Set sights on:- To decide that you want something and to try very hard to get it.

35. Select the most appropriate idiom to fill in the blank. [SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (2nd Shift)]

I was going to mention it, but it____.

Correct Answer: (b) slipped my mind
Solution:The idiom 'slipped my mind' means to forget something. The given sentence states that I was going to mention it, but it slipped my mind. Hence, 'slipped my mind' is the most appropriate answer.

36. Select the most appropriate idiom or phrase to complete the given sentence. [SSC CPO 03/10/2023]

I like her because she never likes to make.

Correct Answer: (b) a quick buck
Solution:A quick buck means easily and quickly earned money. The given sentence states that I like her because she never likes to make a quick buck. Hence, 'a quick buck' is the most appropriate answer.

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

Keep count of

Correct Answer: (c) To remember a total
Solution:To remember a total.

E.g. During the game, I had to keep count of how many goals our team scored.

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

Grasping at straws

Correct Answer: (b) Trying to find some way to succeed when nothing you choose is likely to work.
Solution:Trying to find some way to succeed when nothing you choose is likely to work.

E.g.- The detective was grasping at straws, hoping for a breakthrough in the unsolved case.

39. Select the most appropriate idiom that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. [SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (2nd Shift)]

You cannot throw dust into my eyes.

Correct Answer: (b) mislead or deceive me
Solution:Mislead or deceive me.

40. Select the most appropriate idiom in given sentence [SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (3rd Shift)]

A plum job

Correct Answer: (d) An easy and pleasant job
Solution:An easy and pleasant job.

E.g.- Getting to travel the world and write about it for a living is a plum job for a travel writer.