IDIOMS

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.

(a) hand in the mud
(b) straw in the eye
(c) red handed
(d) foul play

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.

(a) as keen as a bee
(b) as keen as salt
(c) as keen as sugar
(d) as keen as mustard

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.

(a) lame excuse
(b) pen and ink
(c) an iron will
(d) an old flame

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.

(a) Set sights on
(b) To move the goal posts
(c) To rise to the occasion
(d) To make the cut

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____.

(a) bore in mind
(b) slipped my mind
(c) changed my mind
(d) brought to mind

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.

(a) a drop in the bucket
(b) a quick buck
(c) a slap on the wrist
(d) a bed of roses

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. Keep count of____. [SSC CPO 03/10/2023]

(a) To act more politely
(b) To accept an invitation
(c) To remember a total
(d) To remind of a deadline

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. Grasping at straws_____. [SSC CPO 03/10/2023]

(a) Trying to find the best way to compete with others when nothing you choose is likely to work.
(b) Trying to find some way to succeed when nothing you choose is likely to work.
(c) Trying to find some way to succeed when you see others are also doing the same.
(d) Trying to find manipulative ways to succeed.

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. You cannot throw dust into my eyes. [SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (2nd Shift)]

(a) hurt me
(b) mislead or deceive me
(c) abuse me
(d) terrify me

Correct Answer: (b) mislead or deceive me

Solution:mislead or deceive me.

40. A plum job___. [SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (3rd Shift)]

(a) A difficult job
(b) A rare job
(c) A job involving extensive travelling
(d) An easy and pleasant 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.