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SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: Idioms/Phrases - 1 - Question 1

Select the meaning of the given idiom. [SSC Multi-Tasking-2018]
At the drop of a hat.

Detailed Solution for SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: Idioms/Phrases - 1 - Question 1

The idiom 'at the drop of a hat' means 'immediately'.
So, the option no. (c) is the correct option.

SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: Idioms/Phrases - 1 - Question 2

Select the meaning of the given idiom. [SSC Multi-Tasking-2018]
Apples and oranges.

Detailed Solution for SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: Idioms/Phrases - 1 - Question 2

'Apples and oranges' have no match, so, the idiom 'apples and oranges' means 'different thing'

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SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: Idioms/Phrases - 1 - Question 3

Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence. [SSC Sub. Ins.-2018]

The cost of living has increased so much that many people find it difficult to make both ends meet.

Detailed Solution for SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: Idioms/Phrases - 1 - Question 3

The idiom "make both ends meet" means to manage to have enough money to pay for one's expenses; to survive financially.

SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: Idioms/Phrases - 1 - Question 4

Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence. [SSC Sub. Ins.-2018]

I am fed up with his false promises.

Detailed Solution for SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: Idioms/Phrases - 1 - Question 4

Fed up means annoyed, unhappy or bored.

SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: Idioms/Phrases - 1 - Question 5

Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence. [SSC Sub. Ins.-2018]

Getting the Fulbright Scholarship at this young age is a feather in his cap.

Detailed Solution for SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: Idioms/Phrases - 1 - Question 5

The idiom 'feather in the cap' means 'an achievement, a success or an honour'.

SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: Idioms/Phrases - 1 - Question 6

Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence. [SSC Sub. Ins.-2018]

Let’s hope they will bury the hatchet and be friends again.

Detailed Solution for SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: Idioms/Phrases - 1 - Question 6

The idiom 'bury the hatchet' means 'to forget past quarrels'.

SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: Idioms/Phrases - 1 - Question 7

Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence. [SSC Sub. Ins.-2018]
If you go for this training, it will be beneficial to you in the long run.

Detailed Solution for SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: Idioms/Phrases - 1 - Question 7

The idiom 'in a long run' means 'eventually'.

SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: Idioms/Phrases - 1 - Question 8

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. [SSC Steno-2018]
Once in a blue moon

Detailed Solution for SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: Idioms/Phrases - 1 - Question 8

The most appropriate meaning of the idiom "Once in a blue moon" is something that occurs very rarely or almost never.

SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: Idioms/Phrases - 1 - Question 9

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. [SSC Steno-2018]
To turn over a new leaf

Detailed Solution for SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: Idioms/Phrases - 1 - Question 9

The idiom 'To turn over a new leaf' mean 'start to act or below in a better or more responsible only.

SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: Idioms/Phrases - 1 - Question 10

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. [SSC Steno-2018]
In the nick of time

Detailed Solution for SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: Idioms/Phrases - 1 - Question 10

The idiom 'in the nick of time' means 'only just in time'.

SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: Idioms/Phrases - 1 - Question 11

Select the correct passive form of the given sentence. [SSC Steno-2018]
Can you read this book?

Detailed Solution for SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: Idioms/Phrases - 1 - Question 11

The correct passive form of the given sentence is option (c) "Can this book be read by you?"

SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: Idioms/Phrases - 1 - Question 12

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. [SSC Steno-2018]
Move heaven and earth

Detailed Solution for SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: Idioms/Phrases - 1 - Question 12

The correct meaning of the idiom "move heaven and earth" is (b) Make every effort to achieve something.

SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: Idioms/Phrases - 1 - Question 13

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. [SSC Steno-2018]
Smell a rat

Detailed Solution for SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: Idioms/Phrases - 1 - Question 13

The most appropriate meaning of the idiom "Smell a rat" is to have a reason to suspect something.

SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: Idioms/Phrases - 1 - Question 14

Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence. [SSC CGL-2018]
The invigilator did not know that the two boys were exchanging notes under his nose.

Detailed Solution for SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: Idioms/Phrases - 1 - Question 14

The idiom 'under somebody's nose' means 'directly in front of someone'. Hence, option (d) is correct.

SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: Idioms/Phrases - 1 - Question 15

Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence. [SSC CGL-2018]

Let us have all the regulations in black and white.

Detailed Solution for SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: Idioms/Phrases - 1 - Question 15

The idiom 'in black and white' means 'in written or printed form'. All other options are irrelevant.

SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: Idioms/Phrases - 1 - Question 16

Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence. [SSC CHSL-2018]
Please come to the point, don’t beat around the bush.

Detailed Solution for SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: Idioms/Phrases - 1 - Question 16

The idiom ‘beat around the bush’ means ‘to avoid talking about what is important’.

SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: Idioms/Phrases - 1 - Question 17

Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence. [SSC CHSL-2018]
My aunt who orders every one around is a pain in the neck.

Detailed Solution for SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: Idioms/Phrases - 1 - Question 17

The idiom ‘pain in the neck’ means ‘very irritating, aggravating, or obnoxious’.

SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: Idioms/Phrases - 1 - Question 18

Directions: In the following questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase underlined in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase. [SSC MTS 2017]

I was asked to take a hik e for a comment I made.

Detailed Solution for SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: Idioms/Phrases - 1 - Question 18

Phrase ‘Take a hike’ means leave or go away (used as an expression of irritation or annoyance).

SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: Idioms/Phrases - 1 - Question 19

Directions: In the following questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase underlined in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase. [SSC MTS 2017]

He came to work looking very off colour.

Detailed Solution for SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: Idioms/Phrases - 1 - Question 19

Phrase ‘Off colour’ means slightly unwell.

SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: Idioms/Phrases - 1 - Question 20

Directions: In the following questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase underlined in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase. [SSC MTS 2017]

John was as good as his word and came on time for the meeting.

Detailed Solution for SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: Idioms/Phrases - 1 - Question 20

Phrase ‘As good as word’ means obedient to one’s promise; dependable in keeping one’s promises.

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