IDIOMS

Total Questions: 50

41. Select the most appropriate idiom that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. [SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (3rd Shift)]

He made a mess of that bookcase he was supposed to be repairing.

Correct Answer: (c) made a pig's ear
Solution:Made a pig's ear:- made a mess.

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

Keep a straight face.

Correct Answer: (b) Not laugh or change your expression even though you want to laugh.
Solution:Keep a straight face.:- not laugh or change your expression even though you want to laugh.

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

Face the music

Correct Answer: (d) To accept punishment for some mistake which you have done.
Solution:To accept punishment for some mistake which you have done.

E.g.- After breaking the vase, I knew I had to face the music when my parents found out.

44. Select the most appropriate idiom that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. [SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (3rd Shift)]

Ram could not go to Delhi for vacation since he was banking on his arrears of pay which he did not get in time.

Correct Answer: (c) Relying on
Solution:The phrase 'banking on' means relying on.
  • The given sentence states that Ram could not go to Delhi for vacation since he was banking on his arrears of pay which he did not get in time.
  • Hence, 'relying on' is the most appropriate answer.

45. Select the most appropriate idiomatic expression to fill in the blank. Our Director took a meeting and asked us to express our views_______on of the new HR policy. [SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (1st Shift)]

Correct Answer: (a) the pros and cons
Solution:The pros and cons:- The advantages and disadvantages of Something.

46. Select the most appropriate idiom that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. [ SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (1st Shift)]

He got a burst of energy, and started digging again.

Correct Answer: (d) second wind
Solution:Second wind:- a burst of energy

47. Select the most appropriate idiom that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. [ SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (1st Shift)]

Right now, my hands are full.

Correct Answer: (c) I'm very busy
Solution:My hands are full - I'm very busy.

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

Boil the ocean

Correct Answer: (a) Try to do something impossible
Solution:Try to do something impossible. try to do

E.g.- Completing the entire project in just one day is like boiling the ocean. It's simply impossible.

49. Select the most appropriate idiom that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. [SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (1st Shift)]

We've sent a very strong protest letter. That should make them sit up and take notice.

Correct Answer: (d) To Consider
Solution:Sit up and take notice:- To Consider

50. Burn one's bridges_____. [SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (1st Shift)]

Correct Answer: (a) Impossible to return to an earlier state
Solution:Impossible to return to an earlier state.

E.g.- He burned his bridges with his former business partners when he cheated them.