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Page 1 Pinnacle Idioms IDIOMS Direction :- [Q.1. to Q.758. ] Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom/phrase given in Bold/Underline in the following Questions. SSC CHSL 2023 Tier - 2 Q.1. Select the most appropriate idiom that best explains the given sentence. I was unable to solve the geometry question myself. So, I have asked my teacher to help me out. SSC CHSL Tier II (02/11/2023) (a) You can’t always get what you want. (b) Two heads are better than one. (c) When the going gets tough, the tough gets going. (d) Two wrongs don’t make a right. Q.2. Select the sentence that gives the most appropriate meaning of the idiom ‘In hot water’. SSC CHSL Tier II (02/11/2023) (a) The chef added spices to the dish to enhance its ?avour and make it more delicious. (b) The children enjoyed playing in the pool on a hot summer day. (c) After accidentally breaking the valuable vase, Sarah found herself in trouble with her parents. (d) The company faced challenges due to the economic downturn but managed to overcome them. Q.3. Select the most appropriate idiom that best explains the given sentence. Rajat irritated the street dog so much that it was about to bite him. SSC CHSL Tier II (02/11/2023) (a) If you can’t beat ’em, join ’em. (b) If it ain’t broke, don’t ?x it. (c) If you want something done right, you have to do it yourself. (d) If you play with ?re, you’ll get burned. Q.4. ‘Keep your chin up’. SSC CHSL Tier II (10/01/2024) (a) The students diligently completed their homework assignments before the deadline. (b) Despite facing setbacks, she remained positive and determined to achieve her goals. (c) The hiker enjoyed the breathtaking view from the mountaintop, taking in the natural beauty. (d) The scientist conducted experiments and gathered data to support his research hypothesis. Q.5. Select the most appropriate option that best expresses the meaning of the proverb in the given sentence. The salesperson for the project offered a sneak peek of the project as we expressed our interest in the area and amenities. SSC CHSL Tier II (10/01/2024) (a) Getting a preview of something (b) To try something new (c) Sending a brief letter (d) To be in a winning position Solutions :- Sol.1.(b) Two heads are better than one - Two people can usually solve a problem more easily than one person. Sol.2.(c) After accidentally breaking the valuable vase, Sarah found herself in trouble with her parents. The idiom ‘in hot water’ means in a di?cult situation in which you are likely to be punished. Sol.3.(d) If you play with ?re, you’ll get burned - if you fool around with something that is potentially dangerous, you must expect to get harmed. Sol.4.(b) Despite facing setbacks, she remained positive and determined to achieve her goals. The idiom ‘keep your chin up’ means to stay cheerful and hopeful. Sol.5.(a) Getting a preview of something- to describe something or be shown before it o?cially begins. SSC CPO 2023 Tier - 2 Q.6. bring to book SSC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024) (a) punish someone (b) teach someone (c) calm someone (d) support someone Q.7. bad blood SSC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024) (a) hostility between people (b) family of ill - repute (c) poor blood circulation (d) felling of brotherhood Q.8. split one’s sides SSC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024) (a) meet with an accident (b) be extremely amused (c) scream in pain (d) undergo a surgery Q.9. a mare’s nest SSC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024) (a) a familiar situation (b) a new situation (c) a refreshing situation (d) a confused situation Q.10. Rock the boat SSC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024) (a) divert someone’s attention (b) overcome a di?cult situation (c) disturb a stable situation (d) pester and irritate someone Q.11. have your heart in your mouth SSC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024) (a) to get worse and worse (b) to be extremely frightened (c) to be extremely jealous (d) to behave in a foolish manner Q.12. forty winks SSC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024) (a) a short sleep (b) a deep sleep (c) a secret signal (d) a long leave Q.13. cut from the same cloth SSC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024) (a) to be of a similar nature (b) to come from the same source (c) to share resources (d) belong to the same family Q.14. lose your marbles SSC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024) (a) miss an opportunity (b) be nervous (c) lose respect (d) go insane Solutions :- Sol.6.(a) Bring to book - punish someone. E.g.- After causing trouble at school, Tom was brought to book by the principal. Sol.7.(a) Bad blood - hostility between people. E.g.- The argument about the car created bad blood between the neighbors. Sol.8.(b) Split one’s sides - be extremely amused. E.g.- The comedian's hilarious performance made everyone split their sides with laughter. Sol.9.(d) A mare’s nest - a confused situation. E.g.- Finding a solution to the complex math problem turned out to be a mare's nest for the students. Sol.10.(c) Rock the boat - disturb a stable situation. E.g.- I don't want to rock the boat, but I think we need to discuss the project deadline. Sol.11.(b) Have your heart in your mouth - to be extremely frightened. www.ssccglpinnacle.com Download Pinnacle Exam Preparation App 448 Page 2 Pinnacle Idioms IDIOMS Direction :- [Q.1. to Q.758. ] Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom/phrase given in Bold/Underline in the following Questions. SSC CHSL 2023 Tier - 2 Q.1. Select the most appropriate idiom that best explains the given sentence. I was unable to solve the geometry question myself. So, I have asked my teacher to help me out. SSC CHSL Tier II (02/11/2023) (a) You can’t always get what you want. (b) Two heads are better than one. (c) When the going gets tough, the tough gets going. (d) Two wrongs don’t make a right. Q.2. Select the sentence that gives the most appropriate meaning of the idiom ‘In hot water’. SSC CHSL Tier II (02/11/2023) (a) The chef added spices to the dish to enhance its ?avour and make it more delicious. (b) The children enjoyed playing in the pool on a hot summer day. (c) After accidentally breaking the valuable vase, Sarah found herself in trouble with her parents. (d) The company faced challenges due to the economic downturn but managed to overcome them. Q.3. Select the most appropriate idiom that best explains the given sentence. Rajat irritated the street dog so much that it was about to bite him. SSC CHSL Tier II (02/11/2023) (a) If you can’t beat ’em, join ’em. (b) If it ain’t broke, don’t ?x it. (c) If you want something done right, you have to do it yourself. (d) If you play with ?re, you’ll get burned. Q.4. ‘Keep your chin up’. SSC CHSL Tier II (10/01/2024) (a) The students diligently completed their homework assignments before the deadline. (b) Despite facing setbacks, she remained positive and determined to achieve her goals. (c) The hiker enjoyed the breathtaking view from the mountaintop, taking in the natural beauty. (d) The scientist conducted experiments and gathered data to support his research hypothesis. Q.5. Select the most appropriate option that best expresses the meaning of the proverb in the given sentence. The salesperson for the project offered a sneak peek of the project as we expressed our interest in the area and amenities. SSC CHSL Tier II (10/01/2024) (a) Getting a preview of something (b) To try something new (c) Sending a brief letter (d) To be in a winning position Solutions :- Sol.1.(b) Two heads are better than one - Two people can usually solve a problem more easily than one person. Sol.2.(c) After accidentally breaking the valuable vase, Sarah found herself in trouble with her parents. The idiom ‘in hot water’ means in a di?cult situation in which you are likely to be punished. Sol.3.(d) If you play with ?re, you’ll get burned - if you fool around with something that is potentially dangerous, you must expect to get harmed. Sol.4.(b) Despite facing setbacks, she remained positive and determined to achieve her goals. The idiom ‘keep your chin up’ means to stay cheerful and hopeful. Sol.5.(a) Getting a preview of something- to describe something or be shown before it o?cially begins. SSC CPO 2023 Tier - 2 Q.6. bring to book SSC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024) (a) punish someone (b) teach someone (c) calm someone (d) support someone Q.7. bad blood SSC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024) (a) hostility between people (b) family of ill - repute (c) poor blood circulation (d) felling of brotherhood Q.8. split one’s sides SSC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024) (a) meet with an accident (b) be extremely amused (c) scream in pain (d) undergo a surgery Q.9. a mare’s nest SSC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024) (a) a familiar situation (b) a new situation (c) a refreshing situation (d) a confused situation Q.10. Rock the boat SSC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024) (a) divert someone’s attention (b) overcome a di?cult situation (c) disturb a stable situation (d) pester and irritate someone Q.11. have your heart in your mouth SSC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024) (a) to get worse and worse (b) to be extremely frightened (c) to be extremely jealous (d) to behave in a foolish manner Q.12. forty winks SSC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024) (a) a short sleep (b) a deep sleep (c) a secret signal (d) a long leave Q.13. cut from the same cloth SSC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024) (a) to be of a similar nature (b) to come from the same source (c) to share resources (d) belong to the same family Q.14. lose your marbles SSC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024) (a) miss an opportunity (b) be nervous (c) lose respect (d) go insane Solutions :- Sol.6.(a) Bring to book - punish someone. E.g.- After causing trouble at school, Tom was brought to book by the principal. Sol.7.(a) Bad blood - hostility between people. E.g.- The argument about the car created bad blood between the neighbors. Sol.8.(b) Split one’s sides - be extremely amused. E.g.- The comedian's hilarious performance made everyone split their sides with laughter. Sol.9.(d) A mare’s nest - a confused situation. E.g.- Finding a solution to the complex math problem turned out to be a mare's nest for the students. Sol.10.(c) Rock the boat - disturb a stable situation. E.g.- I don't want to rock the boat, but I think we need to discuss the project deadline. Sol.11.(b) Have your heart in your mouth - to be extremely frightened. www.ssccglpinnacle.com Download Pinnacle Exam Preparation App 448 Pinnacle Idioms E.g.- As she approached the edge of the cliff, her heart was in her mouth. Sol.12.(a) Forty winks - a short sleep. E.g.- After a long day at work, he decided to take forty winks on the sofa. Sol.13.(a) Cut from the same cloth - to be of a similar nature. E.g.- Rohan and Raj, both passionate about art and literature, are cut from the same cloth. Sol.14.(d) Lose your marbles - go insane. E.g.- After studying for hours, I feel like I'm starting to lose my marbles. SSC CGL 2023 Tier - 2 Q.15. Bite the bullet SSC CGL Tier II (26/10/2023) (a) The children played in the park on a sunny day. (b) Despite the pain, Sarah decided to go ahead with the surgery. (c) The chef prepared a delicious meal for the guests. (d) Jack and Jill went up the hill to fetch a pail of water. Q.16. Select the most appropriate idiom to ?ll in the blank. Despite their differences, the two politicians decided to______and work together for the greater good. SSC CGL Tier II (26/10/2023) (a) bury the hatchet (b) burn the midnight oil (c) bark up the wrong tree (d) blow off steam Solutions:- Sol.15.(b) 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 di?cult. Going through the options, the sentence given in option (b) has the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Sol.16.(a) Bury the hatchet - to agree to end the disagreement that has divided two people or groups. SSC CPO 2023 Tier - 1 Q.17. An arm and a leg SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (1st Shift) (a) To be lost and bewildered (b) To ask for too much (c) A large amount of money (d) Everything is ready Q.18. We dod g ed a bullet when we didn’t fall for the agents’ words. SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (1st Shift) (a) To be out of your comfort zone (b) To give something a try (c) To narrowly avoid situation (d) To start performing better Q.19. Bend over backwards SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (1st Shift) (a) Working hard to try to impress (b) Going backward (c) Using wrongful means (d) Working slowly and lazily Q.20. I hate to g et off on the wron g foot . SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (1st Shift) (a) To start a relationship or activity badly (b) To start something with an injury on the wrong foot (c) To start something with neutral factors (d) To start something with positive factors Q.21. A leopard can't change his spots SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (1st Shift) (a) A visual presentation is far more descriptive than words (b) Something good that isn't recognised at ?rst (c) You cannot change who you are (d) Someone who is cherished above all others Q.22. The best of both worlds SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (1st Shift) (a) Better to show than tell (b) Good things come after bad things (c) Make people comfortable (d) An ideal situation Q.23. More people in Turkey are on the breadline now than thirty years ago. SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (1st Shift) (a) Earn a lot of money (b) Be very expensive (c) Be very poor (d) Are well educated Q.24. Both Nitin and Uday are of the same interests . SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (1st Shift) (a) blowing smoke without ?re (b) birds of the same feather (c) different kettles of ?sh (d) under the weather Q.25. Left out in the cold SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (1st Shift) (a) To leave in hurry (b) To bear extreme weather condition (c) To serve stale and cold food (d) To be ignored Q.26. Select the most appropriate idiom to ?ll in the blank. I think we should _____before buying this car. SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (2nd Shift) (a) eat like a horse (b) get off our high horse (c) hold our horses (d) stop to change horses Q.27. Select the most appropriate idiom to ?ll in the blank. Choosing not to pursue a degree in computer engineering was ______ , as the market for them is extremely limited nowadays. SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (2nd Shift) (a) airy fairy (b) a blessing in disguise (c) an elevator pitch (d) a cut above Q.28. Select the most appropriate idiom to ?ll in the blank. All my efforts went in vain. The project on which I was working for the last two months has failed and we are _______ . SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (2nd Shift) (a) around the bend (b) back to square one (c) all in the seventh heaven (d) on the ?y Q.29. Crack someone up SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (2nd Shift) (a) To criticise someone (b) To make someone angry (c) To make someone laugh (d) To force someone to commit a mistake Q.30. What a small world! SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (2nd Shift) (a) What a coincidence! (b) What a beautiful place! (c) The world is a village. (d) The world is great. Q.31. Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. Any sort of unfair conduct is not tolerated in international sports tournaments as it can completely ruin an athlete’s career. SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (2nd Shift) (a) hand in the mud (b) straw in the eye (c) red handed (d) foul play Q.32. Select the correct idiom to replace the underlined segment in the given sentence. We should ask Emily to join our team. She is as keen as butter . SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (2nd Shift) www.ssccglpinnacle.com Download Pinnacle Exam Preparation App 449 Page 3 Pinnacle Idioms IDIOMS Direction :- [Q.1. to Q.758. ] Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom/phrase given in Bold/Underline in the following Questions. SSC CHSL 2023 Tier - 2 Q.1. Select the most appropriate idiom that best explains the given sentence. I was unable to solve the geometry question myself. So, I have asked my teacher to help me out. SSC CHSL Tier II (02/11/2023) (a) You can’t always get what you want. (b) Two heads are better than one. (c) When the going gets tough, the tough gets going. (d) Two wrongs don’t make a right. Q.2. Select the sentence that gives the most appropriate meaning of the idiom ‘In hot water’. SSC CHSL Tier II (02/11/2023) (a) The chef added spices to the dish to enhance its ?avour and make it more delicious. (b) The children enjoyed playing in the pool on a hot summer day. (c) After accidentally breaking the valuable vase, Sarah found herself in trouble with her parents. (d) The company faced challenges due to the economic downturn but managed to overcome them. Q.3. Select the most appropriate idiom that best explains the given sentence. Rajat irritated the street dog so much that it was about to bite him. SSC CHSL Tier II (02/11/2023) (a) If you can’t beat ’em, join ’em. (b) If it ain’t broke, don’t ?x it. (c) If you want something done right, you have to do it yourself. (d) If you play with ?re, you’ll get burned. Q.4. ‘Keep your chin up’. SSC CHSL Tier II (10/01/2024) (a) The students diligently completed their homework assignments before the deadline. (b) Despite facing setbacks, she remained positive and determined to achieve her goals. (c) The hiker enjoyed the breathtaking view from the mountaintop, taking in the natural beauty. (d) The scientist conducted experiments and gathered data to support his research hypothesis. Q.5. Select the most appropriate option that best expresses the meaning of the proverb in the given sentence. The salesperson for the project offered a sneak peek of the project as we expressed our interest in the area and amenities. SSC CHSL Tier II (10/01/2024) (a) Getting a preview of something (b) To try something new (c) Sending a brief letter (d) To be in a winning position Solutions :- Sol.1.(b) Two heads are better than one - Two people can usually solve a problem more easily than one person. Sol.2.(c) After accidentally breaking the valuable vase, Sarah found herself in trouble with her parents. The idiom ‘in hot water’ means in a di?cult situation in which you are likely to be punished. Sol.3.(d) If you play with ?re, you’ll get burned - if you fool around with something that is potentially dangerous, you must expect to get harmed. Sol.4.(b) Despite facing setbacks, she remained positive and determined to achieve her goals. The idiom ‘keep your chin up’ means to stay cheerful and hopeful. Sol.5.(a) Getting a preview of something- to describe something or be shown before it o?cially begins. SSC CPO 2023 Tier - 2 Q.6. bring to book SSC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024) (a) punish someone (b) teach someone (c) calm someone (d) support someone Q.7. bad blood SSC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024) (a) hostility between people (b) family of ill - repute (c) poor blood circulation (d) felling of brotherhood Q.8. split one’s sides SSC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024) (a) meet with an accident (b) be extremely amused (c) scream in pain (d) undergo a surgery Q.9. a mare’s nest SSC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024) (a) a familiar situation (b) a new situation (c) a refreshing situation (d) a confused situation Q.10. Rock the boat SSC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024) (a) divert someone’s attention (b) overcome a di?cult situation (c) disturb a stable situation (d) pester and irritate someone Q.11. have your heart in your mouth SSC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024) (a) to get worse and worse (b) to be extremely frightened (c) to be extremely jealous (d) to behave in a foolish manner Q.12. forty winks SSC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024) (a) a short sleep (b) a deep sleep (c) a secret signal (d) a long leave Q.13. cut from the same cloth SSC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024) (a) to be of a similar nature (b) to come from the same source (c) to share resources (d) belong to the same family Q.14. lose your marbles SSC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024) (a) miss an opportunity (b) be nervous (c) lose respect (d) go insane Solutions :- Sol.6.(a) Bring to book - punish someone. E.g.- After causing trouble at school, Tom was brought to book by the principal. Sol.7.(a) Bad blood - hostility between people. E.g.- The argument about the car created bad blood between the neighbors. Sol.8.(b) Split one’s sides - be extremely amused. E.g.- The comedian's hilarious performance made everyone split their sides with laughter. Sol.9.(d) A mare’s nest - a confused situation. E.g.- Finding a solution to the complex math problem turned out to be a mare's nest for the students. Sol.10.(c) Rock the boat - disturb a stable situation. E.g.- I don't want to rock the boat, but I think we need to discuss the project deadline. Sol.11.(b) Have your heart in your mouth - to be extremely frightened. www.ssccglpinnacle.com Download Pinnacle Exam Preparation App 448 Pinnacle Idioms E.g.- As she approached the edge of the cliff, her heart was in her mouth. Sol.12.(a) Forty winks - a short sleep. E.g.- After a long day at work, he decided to take forty winks on the sofa. Sol.13.(a) Cut from the same cloth - to be of a similar nature. E.g.- Rohan and Raj, both passionate about art and literature, are cut from the same cloth. Sol.14.(d) Lose your marbles - go insane. E.g.- After studying for hours, I feel like I'm starting to lose my marbles. SSC CGL 2023 Tier - 2 Q.15. Bite the bullet SSC CGL Tier II (26/10/2023) (a) The children played in the park on a sunny day. (b) Despite the pain, Sarah decided to go ahead with the surgery. (c) The chef prepared a delicious meal for the guests. (d) Jack and Jill went up the hill to fetch a pail of water. Q.16. Select the most appropriate idiom to ?ll in the blank. Despite their differences, the two politicians decided to______and work together for the greater good. SSC CGL Tier II (26/10/2023) (a) bury the hatchet (b) burn the midnight oil (c) bark up the wrong tree (d) blow off steam Solutions:- Sol.15.(b) 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 di?cult. Going through the options, the sentence given in option (b) has the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Sol.16.(a) Bury the hatchet - to agree to end the disagreement that has divided two people or groups. SSC CPO 2023 Tier - 1 Q.17. An arm and a leg SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (1st Shift) (a) To be lost and bewildered (b) To ask for too much (c) A large amount of money (d) Everything is ready Q.18. We dod g ed a bullet when we didn’t fall for the agents’ words. SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (1st Shift) (a) To be out of your comfort zone (b) To give something a try (c) To narrowly avoid situation (d) To start performing better Q.19. Bend over backwards SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (1st Shift) (a) Working hard to try to impress (b) Going backward (c) Using wrongful means (d) Working slowly and lazily Q.20. I hate to g et off on the wron g foot . SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (1st Shift) (a) To start a relationship or activity badly (b) To start something with an injury on the wrong foot (c) To start something with neutral factors (d) To start something with positive factors Q.21. A leopard can't change his spots SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (1st Shift) (a) A visual presentation is far more descriptive than words (b) Something good that isn't recognised at ?rst (c) You cannot change who you are (d) Someone who is cherished above all others Q.22. The best of both worlds SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (1st Shift) (a) Better to show than tell (b) Good things come after bad things (c) Make people comfortable (d) An ideal situation Q.23. More people in Turkey are on the breadline now than thirty years ago. SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (1st Shift) (a) Earn a lot of money (b) Be very expensive (c) Be very poor (d) Are well educated Q.24. Both Nitin and Uday are of the same interests . SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (1st Shift) (a) blowing smoke without ?re (b) birds of the same feather (c) different kettles of ?sh (d) under the weather Q.25. Left out in the cold SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (1st Shift) (a) To leave in hurry (b) To bear extreme weather condition (c) To serve stale and cold food (d) To be ignored Q.26. Select the most appropriate idiom to ?ll in the blank. I think we should _____before buying this car. SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (2nd Shift) (a) eat like a horse (b) get off our high horse (c) hold our horses (d) stop to change horses Q.27. Select the most appropriate idiom to ?ll in the blank. Choosing not to pursue a degree in computer engineering was ______ , as the market for them is extremely limited nowadays. SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (2nd Shift) (a) airy fairy (b) a blessing in disguise (c) an elevator pitch (d) a cut above Q.28. Select the most appropriate idiom to ?ll in the blank. All my efforts went in vain. The project on which I was working for the last two months has failed and we are _______ . SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (2nd Shift) (a) around the bend (b) back to square one (c) all in the seventh heaven (d) on the ?y Q.29. Crack someone up SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (2nd Shift) (a) To criticise someone (b) To make someone angry (c) To make someone laugh (d) To force someone to commit a mistake Q.30. What a small world! SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (2nd Shift) (a) What a coincidence! (b) What a beautiful place! (c) The world is a village. (d) The world is great. Q.31. Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. Any sort of unfair conduct is not tolerated in international sports tournaments as it can completely ruin an athlete’s career. SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (2nd Shift) (a) hand in the mud (b) straw in the eye (c) red handed (d) foul play Q.32. Select the correct idiom to replace the underlined segment in the given sentence. We should ask Emily to join our team. She is as keen as butter . SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (2nd Shift) www.ssccglpinnacle.com Download Pinnacle Exam Preparation App 449 Pinnacle Idioms (a) as keen as a bee (b) as keen as salt (c) as keen as mustard (d) as keen as sugar Q.33. Select the correct idiom that can substitute the italicised group of words in the given sentence. He really stinks and smells foul after a hard session at the gym. SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (2nd Shift) (a) lame excuse (b) pen and ink (c) an iron will (d) an old ?ame Q.34. Choose the most suitable idiom for the given situation. Ravi has a strong desire to be in college hockey team this year and he is working hard to gain such skills to ful?ll his goal of life. He has clearly made up his mind to achieve his target. SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (2nd Shift) (a) Set sights on (b) To move the goal posts (c) To rise to the occasion (d) To make the cut Q.35. Select the most appropriate idiom to ?ll in the blank. I was going to mention it, but it ______. SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (3rd Shift) (a) bore in mind (b) slipped my mind (c) changed my mind (d) brought to mind Q.36. Select the most appropriate idiom or phrase to complete the given sentence. I like her because she never likes to make______. SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (3rd Shift) (a) a drop in the bucket (b) a quick buck (c) a slap on the wrist (d) a bed of roses Q.37. Keep count of SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (3rd Shift) (a) To act more politely (b) To accept an invitation (c) To remember a total (d) To remind of a deadline Q.38. Grasping at straws SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (3rd Shift) (a) Trying to ?nd the best way to compete with others when nothing you choose is likely to work (b) Trying to ?nd some way to succeed when nothing you choose is likely to work (c) Trying to ?nd some way to succeed when you see others are also doing the same (d) Trying to ?nd manipulative ways to succeed Q.39. You cannot throw dust into my eyes . SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (3rd Shift) (a) hurt me (b) terrify me (c) abuse me (d) mislead or deceive me Q.40. A plum job SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (3rd Shift) (a) A di?cult job (b) A rare job (c) A job involving extensive travelling (d) An easy and pleasant job Q.41. Select the most appropriate idiom that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. He made a mess of that bookcase he was supposed to be repairing. SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (3rd Shift) (a) brought a dog's breast (b) made a clean breast (c) made a pig's ear (d) had a butcher hook Q.42. Keep a straight face SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (3rd Shift) (a) Get on extremely well with someone (b) Not laugh or change your expression even though you want to laugh (c) Become very confused (d) Make more of an effort Q.43. Face the music SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (3rd Shift) (a) To work every possible way to succeed (b) To be cheated by someone you trust (c) To have the problems with money (d) To accept punishment for some mistake which you have done Q.44. Ram could not go to Delhi for vacation since he was banking on his arrears of pay which he did not get in time. SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (3rd Shift) (a) Calling on (b) Sloping on (c) Relying on (d) Depending on his bank Q.45. Select the most appropriate idiomatic expression to ?ll in the blank. Our Director took a meeting and asked us to express our views on ______of the new HR policy. SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (1st Shift) (a) the pros and cons (b) the ups and downs (c) the bandwagon (d) the hook Q.46. Select the most appropriate idiom that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. He got a burst of energy , and started digging again. SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (1st Shift) (a) took bull by the horns (b) a fancy of someone (c) heart on the sleeve (d) second wind Q.47. Right now, my hands are full . SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (1st Shift) (a) My hands are swollen (b) I'm very tired (c) I'm very busy (d) My hands are ?lled up Q.48. Boil the ocean SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (1st Shift) (a) Try to do something impossible (b) To make someone very angry (c) Something which gets hot gradually (d) Something very big Q.49. We've sent a very strong protest letter. That should make them sit up and take notice . SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (1st Shift) (a) Observe (b) Attend (c) Follow (d) Consider Q.50. Burn one's bridges SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (1st Shift) (a) Impossible to return to an earlier state (b) Having an overnight success (c) Working very hard (d) Attack on one's enemy Q.51. Select the most appropriate idiomatic expression to substitute for the underlined segment in the given sentence. I had to work late in the night for nearly three months to write my ?rst book. SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (1st Shift) (a) to take a back seat (b) to blow a fuse (c) to look through coloured glasses (d) to burn the midnight oil Q.52. You must lie in the bed you have made . SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (1st Shift) (a) Sleep on the bed you made yourself (b) Sleep in your own bed (c) Be contended always (d) Face the unpleasant consequences of your own acts Q.53. Open your heart SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (1st Shift) (a) Immediately think of something (b) Feel relieved because the stress is removed (c) Could do something very easily (d) Share your deepest feelings Q.54. Part and parcel SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (2nd Shift) (a) Agreement with someone www.ssccglpinnacle.com Download Pinnacle Exam Preparation App 450 Page 4 Pinnacle Idioms IDIOMS Direction :- [Q.1. to Q.758. ] Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom/phrase given in Bold/Underline in the following Questions. SSC CHSL 2023 Tier - 2 Q.1. Select the most appropriate idiom that best explains the given sentence. I was unable to solve the geometry question myself. So, I have asked my teacher to help me out. SSC CHSL Tier II (02/11/2023) (a) You can’t always get what you want. (b) Two heads are better than one. (c) When the going gets tough, the tough gets going. (d) Two wrongs don’t make a right. Q.2. Select the sentence that gives the most appropriate meaning of the idiom ‘In hot water’. SSC CHSL Tier II (02/11/2023) (a) The chef added spices to the dish to enhance its ?avour and make it more delicious. (b) The children enjoyed playing in the pool on a hot summer day. (c) After accidentally breaking the valuable vase, Sarah found herself in trouble with her parents. (d) The company faced challenges due to the economic downturn but managed to overcome them. Q.3. Select the most appropriate idiom that best explains the given sentence. Rajat irritated the street dog so much that it was about to bite him. SSC CHSL Tier II (02/11/2023) (a) If you can’t beat ’em, join ’em. (b) If it ain’t broke, don’t ?x it. (c) If you want something done right, you have to do it yourself. (d) If you play with ?re, you’ll get burned. Q.4. ‘Keep your chin up’. SSC CHSL Tier II (10/01/2024) (a) The students diligently completed their homework assignments before the deadline. (b) Despite facing setbacks, she remained positive and determined to achieve her goals. (c) The hiker enjoyed the breathtaking view from the mountaintop, taking in the natural beauty. (d) The scientist conducted experiments and gathered data to support his research hypothesis. Q.5. Select the most appropriate option that best expresses the meaning of the proverb in the given sentence. The salesperson for the project offered a sneak peek of the project as we expressed our interest in the area and amenities. SSC CHSL Tier II (10/01/2024) (a) Getting a preview of something (b) To try something new (c) Sending a brief letter (d) To be in a winning position Solutions :- Sol.1.(b) Two heads are better than one - Two people can usually solve a problem more easily than one person. Sol.2.(c) After accidentally breaking the valuable vase, Sarah found herself in trouble with her parents. The idiom ‘in hot water’ means in a di?cult situation in which you are likely to be punished. Sol.3.(d) If you play with ?re, you’ll get burned - if you fool around with something that is potentially dangerous, you must expect to get harmed. Sol.4.(b) Despite facing setbacks, she remained positive and determined to achieve her goals. The idiom ‘keep your chin up’ means to stay cheerful and hopeful. Sol.5.(a) Getting a preview of something- to describe something or be shown before it o?cially begins. SSC CPO 2023 Tier - 2 Q.6. bring to book SSC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024) (a) punish someone (b) teach someone (c) calm someone (d) support someone Q.7. bad blood SSC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024) (a) hostility between people (b) family of ill - repute (c) poor blood circulation (d) felling of brotherhood Q.8. split one’s sides SSC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024) (a) meet with an accident (b) be extremely amused (c) scream in pain (d) undergo a surgery Q.9. a mare’s nest SSC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024) (a) a familiar situation (b) a new situation (c) a refreshing situation (d) a confused situation Q.10. Rock the boat SSC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024) (a) divert someone’s attention (b) overcome a di?cult situation (c) disturb a stable situation (d) pester and irritate someone Q.11. have your heart in your mouth SSC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024) (a) to get worse and worse (b) to be extremely frightened (c) to be extremely jealous (d) to behave in a foolish manner Q.12. forty winks SSC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024) (a) a short sleep (b) a deep sleep (c) a secret signal (d) a long leave Q.13. cut from the same cloth SSC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024) (a) to be of a similar nature (b) to come from the same source (c) to share resources (d) belong to the same family Q.14. lose your marbles SSC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024) (a) miss an opportunity (b) be nervous (c) lose respect (d) go insane Solutions :- Sol.6.(a) Bring to book - punish someone. E.g.- After causing trouble at school, Tom was brought to book by the principal. Sol.7.(a) Bad blood - hostility between people. E.g.- The argument about the car created bad blood between the neighbors. Sol.8.(b) Split one’s sides - be extremely amused. E.g.- The comedian's hilarious performance made everyone split their sides with laughter. Sol.9.(d) A mare’s nest - a confused situation. E.g.- Finding a solution to the complex math problem turned out to be a mare's nest for the students. Sol.10.(c) Rock the boat - disturb a stable situation. E.g.- I don't want to rock the boat, but I think we need to discuss the project deadline. Sol.11.(b) Have your heart in your mouth - to be extremely frightened. www.ssccglpinnacle.com Download Pinnacle Exam Preparation App 448 Pinnacle Idioms E.g.- As she approached the edge of the cliff, her heart was in her mouth. Sol.12.(a) Forty winks - a short sleep. E.g.- After a long day at work, he decided to take forty winks on the sofa. Sol.13.(a) Cut from the same cloth - to be of a similar nature. E.g.- Rohan and Raj, both passionate about art and literature, are cut from the same cloth. Sol.14.(d) Lose your marbles - go insane. E.g.- After studying for hours, I feel like I'm starting to lose my marbles. SSC CGL 2023 Tier - 2 Q.15. Bite the bullet SSC CGL Tier II (26/10/2023) (a) The children played in the park on a sunny day. (b) Despite the pain, Sarah decided to go ahead with the surgery. (c) The chef prepared a delicious meal for the guests. (d) Jack and Jill went up the hill to fetch a pail of water. Q.16. Select the most appropriate idiom to ?ll in the blank. Despite their differences, the two politicians decided to______and work together for the greater good. SSC CGL Tier II (26/10/2023) (a) bury the hatchet (b) burn the midnight oil (c) bark up the wrong tree (d) blow off steam Solutions:- Sol.15.(b) 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 di?cult. Going through the options, the sentence given in option (b) has the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Sol.16.(a) Bury the hatchet - to agree to end the disagreement that has divided two people or groups. SSC CPO 2023 Tier - 1 Q.17. An arm and a leg SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (1st Shift) (a) To be lost and bewildered (b) To ask for too much (c) A large amount of money (d) Everything is ready Q.18. We dod g ed a bullet when we didn’t fall for the agents’ words. SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (1st Shift) (a) To be out of your comfort zone (b) To give something a try (c) To narrowly avoid situation (d) To start performing better Q.19. Bend over backwards SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (1st Shift) (a) Working hard to try to impress (b) Going backward (c) Using wrongful means (d) Working slowly and lazily Q.20. I hate to g et off on the wron g foot . SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (1st Shift) (a) To start a relationship or activity badly (b) To start something with an injury on the wrong foot (c) To start something with neutral factors (d) To start something with positive factors Q.21. A leopard can't change his spots SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (1st Shift) (a) A visual presentation is far more descriptive than words (b) Something good that isn't recognised at ?rst (c) You cannot change who you are (d) Someone who is cherished above all others Q.22. The best of both worlds SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (1st Shift) (a) Better to show than tell (b) Good things come after bad things (c) Make people comfortable (d) An ideal situation Q.23. More people in Turkey are on the breadline now than thirty years ago. SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (1st Shift) (a) Earn a lot of money (b) Be very expensive (c) Be very poor (d) Are well educated Q.24. Both Nitin and Uday are of the same interests . SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (1st Shift) (a) blowing smoke without ?re (b) birds of the same feather (c) different kettles of ?sh (d) under the weather Q.25. Left out in the cold SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (1st Shift) (a) To leave in hurry (b) To bear extreme weather condition (c) To serve stale and cold food (d) To be ignored Q.26. Select the most appropriate idiom to ?ll in the blank. I think we should _____before buying this car. SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (2nd Shift) (a) eat like a horse (b) get off our high horse (c) hold our horses (d) stop to change horses Q.27. Select the most appropriate idiom to ?ll in the blank. Choosing not to pursue a degree in computer engineering was ______ , as the market for them is extremely limited nowadays. SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (2nd Shift) (a) airy fairy (b) a blessing in disguise (c) an elevator pitch (d) a cut above Q.28. Select the most appropriate idiom to ?ll in the blank. All my efforts went in vain. The project on which I was working for the last two months has failed and we are _______ . SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (2nd Shift) (a) around the bend (b) back to square one (c) all in the seventh heaven (d) on the ?y Q.29. Crack someone up SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (2nd Shift) (a) To criticise someone (b) To make someone angry (c) To make someone laugh (d) To force someone to commit a mistake Q.30. What a small world! SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (2nd Shift) (a) What a coincidence! (b) What a beautiful place! (c) The world is a village. (d) The world is great. Q.31. Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. Any sort of unfair conduct is not tolerated in international sports tournaments as it can completely ruin an athlete’s career. SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (2nd Shift) (a) hand in the mud (b) straw in the eye (c) red handed (d) foul play Q.32. Select the correct idiom to replace the underlined segment in the given sentence. We should ask Emily to join our team. She is as keen as butter . SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (2nd Shift) www.ssccglpinnacle.com Download Pinnacle Exam Preparation App 449 Pinnacle Idioms (a) as keen as a bee (b) as keen as salt (c) as keen as mustard (d) as keen as sugar Q.33. Select the correct idiom that can substitute the italicised group of words in the given sentence. He really stinks and smells foul after a hard session at the gym. SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (2nd Shift) (a) lame excuse (b) pen and ink (c) an iron will (d) an old ?ame Q.34. Choose the most suitable idiom for the given situation. Ravi has a strong desire to be in college hockey team this year and he is working hard to gain such skills to ful?ll his goal of life. He has clearly made up his mind to achieve his target. SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (2nd Shift) (a) Set sights on (b) To move the goal posts (c) To rise to the occasion (d) To make the cut Q.35. Select the most appropriate idiom to ?ll in the blank. I was going to mention it, but it ______. SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (3rd Shift) (a) bore in mind (b) slipped my mind (c) changed my mind (d) brought to mind Q.36. Select the most appropriate idiom or phrase to complete the given sentence. I like her because she never likes to make______. SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (3rd Shift) (a) a drop in the bucket (b) a quick buck (c) a slap on the wrist (d) a bed of roses Q.37. Keep count of SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (3rd Shift) (a) To act more politely (b) To accept an invitation (c) To remember a total (d) To remind of a deadline Q.38. Grasping at straws SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (3rd Shift) (a) Trying to ?nd the best way to compete with others when nothing you choose is likely to work (b) Trying to ?nd some way to succeed when nothing you choose is likely to work (c) Trying to ?nd some way to succeed when you see others are also doing the same (d) Trying to ?nd manipulative ways to succeed Q.39. You cannot throw dust into my eyes . SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (3rd Shift) (a) hurt me (b) terrify me (c) abuse me (d) mislead or deceive me Q.40. A plum job SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (3rd Shift) (a) A di?cult job (b) A rare job (c) A job involving extensive travelling (d) An easy and pleasant job Q.41. Select the most appropriate idiom that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. He made a mess of that bookcase he was supposed to be repairing. SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (3rd Shift) (a) brought a dog's breast (b) made a clean breast (c) made a pig's ear (d) had a butcher hook Q.42. Keep a straight face SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (3rd Shift) (a) Get on extremely well with someone (b) Not laugh or change your expression even though you want to laugh (c) Become very confused (d) Make more of an effort Q.43. Face the music SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (3rd Shift) (a) To work every possible way to succeed (b) To be cheated by someone you trust (c) To have the problems with money (d) To accept punishment for some mistake which you have done Q.44. Ram could not go to Delhi for vacation since he was banking on his arrears of pay which he did not get in time. SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (3rd Shift) (a) Calling on (b) Sloping on (c) Relying on (d) Depending on his bank Q.45. Select the most appropriate idiomatic expression to ?ll in the blank. Our Director took a meeting and asked us to express our views on ______of the new HR policy. SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (1st Shift) (a) the pros and cons (b) the ups and downs (c) the bandwagon (d) the hook Q.46. Select the most appropriate idiom that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. He got a burst of energy , and started digging again. SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (1st Shift) (a) took bull by the horns (b) a fancy of someone (c) heart on the sleeve (d) second wind Q.47. Right now, my hands are full . SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (1st Shift) (a) My hands are swollen (b) I'm very tired (c) I'm very busy (d) My hands are ?lled up Q.48. Boil the ocean SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (1st Shift) (a) Try to do something impossible (b) To make someone very angry (c) Something which gets hot gradually (d) Something very big Q.49. We've sent a very strong protest letter. That should make them sit up and take notice . SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (1st Shift) (a) Observe (b) Attend (c) Follow (d) Consider Q.50. Burn one's bridges SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (1st Shift) (a) Impossible to return to an earlier state (b) Having an overnight success (c) Working very hard (d) Attack on one's enemy Q.51. Select the most appropriate idiomatic expression to substitute for the underlined segment in the given sentence. I had to work late in the night for nearly three months to write my ?rst book. SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (1st Shift) (a) to take a back seat (b) to blow a fuse (c) to look through coloured glasses (d) to burn the midnight oil Q.52. You must lie in the bed you have made . SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (1st Shift) (a) Sleep on the bed you made yourself (b) Sleep in your own bed (c) Be contended always (d) Face the unpleasant consequences of your own acts Q.53. Open your heart SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (1st Shift) (a) Immediately think of something (b) Feel relieved because the stress is removed (c) Could do something very easily (d) Share your deepest feelings Q.54. Part and parcel SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (2nd Shift) (a) Agreement with someone www.ssccglpinnacle.com Download Pinnacle Exam Preparation App 450 Pinnacle Idioms (b) Passing blame to someone else (c) Basic or essential element (d) A payment system for parcels Q.55. The o?ce management was in dire straits after the ?nancial crash. SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (2nd Shift) (a) Being direct or fair (b) To be extremely happy (c) In a very bad situation (d) To walk on already trodden paths Q.56. Choose the idiom that can best substitute the underlined part of the given sentence. Shelley ignored her father's wish of studying arts and instead took admission in commerce. SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (2nd Shift) (a) Beyond the pale (b) Bid de?ance to (c) Blew over (d) Big ?sh Q.57. Select the most appropriate idiom for the given situation. He started with an online company and became a millionaire. Then, he sold it and invested in the share market and earned more money. Now, he has invested in the transportation industry and is generating huge wealth. What does he have? SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (2nd Shift) (a) Sticky ?ngers (b) As genuine as a three-dollar bill (c) Rule of thumb (d) Midas touch Q.58. A snowball effect SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (2nd Shift) (a) Cold and uncomfortable (b) Slow movement (c) Trick someone completely (d) An accelerating growth of magnitude Q.59. What we need is skilled and energetic planning and elbow grease . SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (2nd Shift) (a) Hard work that one puts into doing something (b) Hard work that one puts into cleaning one's elbow (c) The grease that is earned through labour (d) Hard work that one puts into removing grease Q.60. Select the most appropriate idiom to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. My ?nal round of Spell Bee Competition is coming up and to win this event, I need to study hard from today. SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (2nd Shift) (a) pour my heart out (b) bum the books (c) cut to the chase (d) hit the books Q.61. Select the most appropriate idiom that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. Do you believe that you have a possibility of getting that job ? SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (2nd Shift) (a) shoot the breeze (b) snow job (c) spill the beans (d) stand a chance Q.62. Get your act together SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (2nd Shift) (a) To organise yourself so that you can do something properly (b) To ruin one's plans (c) To understand something complicated (d) To get the conversation going Q.63. Select the most appropriate idiom for the given situation focusing on the underlined segment. The modern era statistics data p rovides useful advanta g e to the players at competent level. SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (3rd Shift) (a) Play it by ear (b) Put something on ice (c) Grist to the mill (d) Cost an arm and a leg Q.64. Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. At some p oint in the p ast , there were rows of temporary shops that used to display various cooking utensils. SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (3rd Shift) (a) In the past few years (b) Long ago (c) Before now (d) Once upon a time Q.65. Steer clear of SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (3rd Shift) (a) Loose temper and react furiously to someone (b) Avoid someone or something because it is dangerous for you (c) Be kind and empathetic to someone (d) Show someone how to do a job or activity Q.66. He ate the whole bunch of grapes under the nose of all of us. SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (3rd Shift) (a) After much persuasion (b) Sharing equally (c) In full view of somebody (d) Secretly Q.67. Select the most appropriate idiom for the given situation. You wanted to speak but you controlled yourself and became patient. What have you done? SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (3rd Shift) (a) Pin drop silence (b) Dragged your feet (c) Herculean task (d) Hold your horses Q.68. Rahim had t o eat a humble p ie in starting a row with his neighbour over a tri?e. SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (3rd Shift) (a) To feel sorry and apologise for a mistake (b) To be punished for doing something wrong (c) To remain without food (d) To take simple food Q.69. Step up to the plate SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (3rd Shift) (a) Take control of a situation (b) Plan for better performance (c) Implement a plan (d) Think about a crisis Q.70. Select the most appropriate meaning of the highlighted idiom in the given sentence. Nancy held a grudge against her teacher for a long time, but she ?nally decided to let bygones be bygones . SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (3rd Shift) (a) Ignore the past (b) Change the past (c) Flatter someone (d) Take revenge Q.71. Choose the option which means the same as the underlined segment. The boss wanted to ?nish the case before the arrival of the Inspection team. SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (3rd Shift) (a) be over one’s head (b) be over and done with (c) be over and over (d) be over a barrel Q.72. Yamini is a great singer. She will make it bi g one day. SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (3rd Shift) (a) Migrate and settle (b) Educated and rich (c) Succeed and become famous (d) Become ?nancially sound Q.73. Come what may SSC CPO 05/10/2023 (1st Shift) (a) No matter what happens (b) To get frightened (c) Meeting someone (d) To be among the latest Q.74. Christy should discuss this with her face to face . SSC CPO 05/10/2023 (1st Shift) (a) Remained normal and realistic (b) Almost always (c) With another person in their presence rather than, say, by phone or letter (d) Come to fully accept or understand something www.ssccglpinnacle.com Download Pinnacle Exam Preparation App 451 Page 5 Pinnacle Idioms IDIOMS Direction :- [Q.1. to Q.758. ] Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom/phrase given in Bold/Underline in the following Questions. SSC CHSL 2023 Tier - 2 Q.1. Select the most appropriate idiom that best explains the given sentence. I was unable to solve the geometry question myself. So, I have asked my teacher to help me out. SSC CHSL Tier II (02/11/2023) (a) You can’t always get what you want. (b) Two heads are better than one. (c) When the going gets tough, the tough gets going. (d) Two wrongs don’t make a right. Q.2. Select the sentence that gives the most appropriate meaning of the idiom ‘In hot water’. SSC CHSL Tier II (02/11/2023) (a) The chef added spices to the dish to enhance its ?avour and make it more delicious. (b) The children enjoyed playing in the pool on a hot summer day. (c) After accidentally breaking the valuable vase, Sarah found herself in trouble with her parents. (d) The company faced challenges due to the economic downturn but managed to overcome them. Q.3. Select the most appropriate idiom that best explains the given sentence. Rajat irritated the street dog so much that it was about to bite him. SSC CHSL Tier II (02/11/2023) (a) If you can’t beat ’em, join ’em. (b) If it ain’t broke, don’t ?x it. (c) If you want something done right, you have to do it yourself. (d) If you play with ?re, you’ll get burned. Q.4. ‘Keep your chin up’. SSC CHSL Tier II (10/01/2024) (a) The students diligently completed their homework assignments before the deadline. (b) Despite facing setbacks, she remained positive and determined to achieve her goals. (c) The hiker enjoyed the breathtaking view from the mountaintop, taking in the natural beauty. (d) The scientist conducted experiments and gathered data to support his research hypothesis. Q.5. Select the most appropriate option that best expresses the meaning of the proverb in the given sentence. The salesperson for the project offered a sneak peek of the project as we expressed our interest in the area and amenities. SSC CHSL Tier II (10/01/2024) (a) Getting a preview of something (b) To try something new (c) Sending a brief letter (d) To be in a winning position Solutions :- Sol.1.(b) Two heads are better than one - Two people can usually solve a problem more easily than one person. Sol.2.(c) After accidentally breaking the valuable vase, Sarah found herself in trouble with her parents. The idiom ‘in hot water’ means in a di?cult situation in which you are likely to be punished. Sol.3.(d) If you play with ?re, you’ll get burned - if you fool around with something that is potentially dangerous, you must expect to get harmed. Sol.4.(b) Despite facing setbacks, she remained positive and determined to achieve her goals. The idiom ‘keep your chin up’ means to stay cheerful and hopeful. Sol.5.(a) Getting a preview of something- to describe something or be shown before it o?cially begins. SSC CPO 2023 Tier - 2 Q.6. bring to book SSC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024) (a) punish someone (b) teach someone (c) calm someone (d) support someone Q.7. bad blood SSC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024) (a) hostility between people (b) family of ill - repute (c) poor blood circulation (d) felling of brotherhood Q.8. split one’s sides SSC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024) (a) meet with an accident (b) be extremely amused (c) scream in pain (d) undergo a surgery Q.9. a mare’s nest SSC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024) (a) a familiar situation (b) a new situation (c) a refreshing situation (d) a confused situation Q.10. Rock the boat SSC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024) (a) divert someone’s attention (b) overcome a di?cult situation (c) disturb a stable situation (d) pester and irritate someone Q.11. have your heart in your mouth SSC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024) (a) to get worse and worse (b) to be extremely frightened (c) to be extremely jealous (d) to behave in a foolish manner Q.12. forty winks SSC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024) (a) a short sleep (b) a deep sleep (c) a secret signal (d) a long leave Q.13. cut from the same cloth SSC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024) (a) to be of a similar nature (b) to come from the same source (c) to share resources (d) belong to the same family Q.14. lose your marbles SSC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024) (a) miss an opportunity (b) be nervous (c) lose respect (d) go insane Solutions :- Sol.6.(a) Bring to book - punish someone. E.g.- After causing trouble at school, Tom was brought to book by the principal. Sol.7.(a) Bad blood - hostility between people. E.g.- The argument about the car created bad blood between the neighbors. Sol.8.(b) Split one’s sides - be extremely amused. E.g.- The comedian's hilarious performance made everyone split their sides with laughter. Sol.9.(d) A mare’s nest - a confused situation. E.g.- Finding a solution to the complex math problem turned out to be a mare's nest for the students. Sol.10.(c) Rock the boat - disturb a stable situation. E.g.- I don't want to rock the boat, but I think we need to discuss the project deadline. Sol.11.(b) Have your heart in your mouth - to be extremely frightened. www.ssccglpinnacle.com Download Pinnacle Exam Preparation App 448 Pinnacle Idioms E.g.- As she approached the edge of the cliff, her heart was in her mouth. Sol.12.(a) Forty winks - a short sleep. E.g.- After a long day at work, he decided to take forty winks on the sofa. Sol.13.(a) Cut from the same cloth - to be of a similar nature. E.g.- Rohan and Raj, both passionate about art and literature, are cut from the same cloth. Sol.14.(d) Lose your marbles - go insane. E.g.- After studying for hours, I feel like I'm starting to lose my marbles. SSC CGL 2023 Tier - 2 Q.15. Bite the bullet SSC CGL Tier II (26/10/2023) (a) The children played in the park on a sunny day. (b) Despite the pain, Sarah decided to go ahead with the surgery. (c) The chef prepared a delicious meal for the guests. (d) Jack and Jill went up the hill to fetch a pail of water. Q.16. Select the most appropriate idiom to ?ll in the blank. Despite their differences, the two politicians decided to______and work together for the greater good. SSC CGL Tier II (26/10/2023) (a) bury the hatchet (b) burn the midnight oil (c) bark up the wrong tree (d) blow off steam Solutions:- Sol.15.(b) 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 di?cult. Going through the options, the sentence given in option (b) has the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Sol.16.(a) Bury the hatchet - to agree to end the disagreement that has divided two people or groups. SSC CPO 2023 Tier - 1 Q.17. An arm and a leg SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (1st Shift) (a) To be lost and bewildered (b) To ask for too much (c) A large amount of money (d) Everything is ready Q.18. We dod g ed a bullet when we didn’t fall for the agents’ words. SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (1st Shift) (a) To be out of your comfort zone (b) To give something a try (c) To narrowly avoid situation (d) To start performing better Q.19. Bend over backwards SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (1st Shift) (a) Working hard to try to impress (b) Going backward (c) Using wrongful means (d) Working slowly and lazily Q.20. I hate to g et off on the wron g foot . SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (1st Shift) (a) To start a relationship or activity badly (b) To start something with an injury on the wrong foot (c) To start something with neutral factors (d) To start something with positive factors Q.21. A leopard can't change his spots SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (1st Shift) (a) A visual presentation is far more descriptive than words (b) Something good that isn't recognised at ?rst (c) You cannot change who you are (d) Someone who is cherished above all others Q.22. The best of both worlds SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (1st Shift) (a) Better to show than tell (b) Good things come after bad things (c) Make people comfortable (d) An ideal situation Q.23. More people in Turkey are on the breadline now than thirty years ago. SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (1st Shift) (a) Earn a lot of money (b) Be very expensive (c) Be very poor (d) Are well educated Q.24. Both Nitin and Uday are of the same interests . SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (1st Shift) (a) blowing smoke without ?re (b) birds of the same feather (c) different kettles of ?sh (d) under the weather Q.25. Left out in the cold SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (1st Shift) (a) To leave in hurry (b) To bear extreme weather condition (c) To serve stale and cold food (d) To be ignored Q.26. Select the most appropriate idiom to ?ll in the blank. I think we should _____before buying this car. SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (2nd Shift) (a) eat like a horse (b) get off our high horse (c) hold our horses (d) stop to change horses Q.27. Select the most appropriate idiom to ?ll in the blank. Choosing not to pursue a degree in computer engineering was ______ , as the market for them is extremely limited nowadays. SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (2nd Shift) (a) airy fairy (b) a blessing in disguise (c) an elevator pitch (d) a cut above Q.28. Select the most appropriate idiom to ?ll in the blank. All my efforts went in vain. The project on which I was working for the last two months has failed and we are _______ . SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (2nd Shift) (a) around the bend (b) back to square one (c) all in the seventh heaven (d) on the ?y Q.29. Crack someone up SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (2nd Shift) (a) To criticise someone (b) To make someone angry (c) To make someone laugh (d) To force someone to commit a mistake Q.30. What a small world! SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (2nd Shift) (a) What a coincidence! (b) What a beautiful place! (c) The world is a village. (d) The world is great. Q.31. Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. Any sort of unfair conduct is not tolerated in international sports tournaments as it can completely ruin an athlete’s career. SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (2nd Shift) (a) hand in the mud (b) straw in the eye (c) red handed (d) foul play Q.32. Select the correct idiom to replace the underlined segment in the given sentence. We should ask Emily to join our team. She is as keen as butter . SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (2nd Shift) www.ssccglpinnacle.com Download Pinnacle Exam Preparation App 449 Pinnacle Idioms (a) as keen as a bee (b) as keen as salt (c) as keen as mustard (d) as keen as sugar Q.33. Select the correct idiom that can substitute the italicised group of words in the given sentence. He really stinks and smells foul after a hard session at the gym. SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (2nd Shift) (a) lame excuse (b) pen and ink (c) an iron will (d) an old ?ame Q.34. Choose the most suitable idiom for the given situation. Ravi has a strong desire to be in college hockey team this year and he is working hard to gain such skills to ful?ll his goal of life. He has clearly made up his mind to achieve his target. SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (2nd Shift) (a) Set sights on (b) To move the goal posts (c) To rise to the occasion (d) To make the cut Q.35. Select the most appropriate idiom to ?ll in the blank. I was going to mention it, but it ______. SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (3rd Shift) (a) bore in mind (b) slipped my mind (c) changed my mind (d) brought to mind Q.36. Select the most appropriate idiom or phrase to complete the given sentence. I like her because she never likes to make______. SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (3rd Shift) (a) a drop in the bucket (b) a quick buck (c) a slap on the wrist (d) a bed of roses Q.37. Keep count of SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (3rd Shift) (a) To act more politely (b) To accept an invitation (c) To remember a total (d) To remind of a deadline Q.38. Grasping at straws SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (3rd Shift) (a) Trying to ?nd the best way to compete with others when nothing you choose is likely to work (b) Trying to ?nd some way to succeed when nothing you choose is likely to work (c) Trying to ?nd some way to succeed when you see others are also doing the same (d) Trying to ?nd manipulative ways to succeed Q.39. You cannot throw dust into my eyes . SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (3rd Shift) (a) hurt me (b) terrify me (c) abuse me (d) mislead or deceive me Q.40. A plum job SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (3rd Shift) (a) A di?cult job (b) A rare job (c) A job involving extensive travelling (d) An easy and pleasant job Q.41. Select the most appropriate idiom that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. He made a mess of that bookcase he was supposed to be repairing. SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (3rd Shift) (a) brought a dog's breast (b) made a clean breast (c) made a pig's ear (d) had a butcher hook Q.42. Keep a straight face SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (3rd Shift) (a) Get on extremely well with someone (b) Not laugh or change your expression even though you want to laugh (c) Become very confused (d) Make more of an effort Q.43. Face the music SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (3rd Shift) (a) To work every possible way to succeed (b) To be cheated by someone you trust (c) To have the problems with money (d) To accept punishment for some mistake which you have done Q.44. Ram could not go to Delhi for vacation since he was banking on his arrears of pay which he did not get in time. SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (3rd Shift) (a) Calling on (b) Sloping on (c) Relying on (d) Depending on his bank Q.45. Select the most appropriate idiomatic expression to ?ll in the blank. Our Director took a meeting and asked us to express our views on ______of the new HR policy. SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (1st Shift) (a) the pros and cons (b) the ups and downs (c) the bandwagon (d) the hook Q.46. Select the most appropriate idiom that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. He got a burst of energy , and started digging again. SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (1st Shift) (a) took bull by the horns (b) a fancy of someone (c) heart on the sleeve (d) second wind Q.47. Right now, my hands are full . SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (1st Shift) (a) My hands are swollen (b) I'm very tired (c) I'm very busy (d) My hands are ?lled up Q.48. Boil the ocean SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (1st Shift) (a) Try to do something impossible (b) To make someone very angry (c) Something which gets hot gradually (d) Something very big Q.49. We've sent a very strong protest letter. That should make them sit up and take notice . SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (1st Shift) (a) Observe (b) Attend (c) Follow (d) Consider Q.50. Burn one's bridges SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (1st Shift) (a) Impossible to return to an earlier state (b) Having an overnight success (c) Working very hard (d) Attack on one's enemy Q.51. Select the most appropriate idiomatic expression to substitute for the underlined segment in the given sentence. I had to work late in the night for nearly three months to write my ?rst book. SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (1st Shift) (a) to take a back seat (b) to blow a fuse (c) to look through coloured glasses (d) to burn the midnight oil Q.52. You must lie in the bed you have made . SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (1st Shift) (a) Sleep on the bed you made yourself (b) Sleep in your own bed (c) Be contended always (d) Face the unpleasant consequences of your own acts Q.53. Open your heart SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (1st Shift) (a) Immediately think of something (b) Feel relieved because the stress is removed (c) Could do something very easily (d) Share your deepest feelings Q.54. Part and parcel SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (2nd Shift) (a) Agreement with someone www.ssccglpinnacle.com Download Pinnacle Exam Preparation App 450 Pinnacle Idioms (b) Passing blame to someone else (c) Basic or essential element (d) A payment system for parcels Q.55. The o?ce management was in dire straits after the ?nancial crash. SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (2nd Shift) (a) Being direct or fair (b) To be extremely happy (c) In a very bad situation (d) To walk on already trodden paths Q.56. Choose the idiom that can best substitute the underlined part of the given sentence. Shelley ignored her father's wish of studying arts and instead took admission in commerce. SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (2nd Shift) (a) Beyond the pale (b) Bid de?ance to (c) Blew over (d) Big ?sh Q.57. Select the most appropriate idiom for the given situation. He started with an online company and became a millionaire. Then, he sold it and invested in the share market and earned more money. Now, he has invested in the transportation industry and is generating huge wealth. What does he have? SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (2nd Shift) (a) Sticky ?ngers (b) As genuine as a three-dollar bill (c) Rule of thumb (d) Midas touch Q.58. A snowball effect SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (2nd Shift) (a) Cold and uncomfortable (b) Slow movement (c) Trick someone completely (d) An accelerating growth of magnitude Q.59. What we need is skilled and energetic planning and elbow grease . SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (2nd Shift) (a) Hard work that one puts into doing something (b) Hard work that one puts into cleaning one's elbow (c) The grease that is earned through labour (d) Hard work that one puts into removing grease Q.60. Select the most appropriate idiom to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. My ?nal round of Spell Bee Competition is coming up and to win this event, I need to study hard from today. SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (2nd Shift) (a) pour my heart out (b) bum the books (c) cut to the chase (d) hit the books Q.61. Select the most appropriate idiom that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. Do you believe that you have a possibility of getting that job ? SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (2nd Shift) (a) shoot the breeze (b) snow job (c) spill the beans (d) stand a chance Q.62. Get your act together SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (2nd Shift) (a) To organise yourself so that you can do something properly (b) To ruin one's plans (c) To understand something complicated (d) To get the conversation going Q.63. Select the most appropriate idiom for the given situation focusing on the underlined segment. The modern era statistics data p rovides useful advanta g e to the players at competent level. SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (3rd Shift) (a) Play it by ear (b) Put something on ice (c) Grist to the mill (d) Cost an arm and a leg Q.64. Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. At some p oint in the p ast , there were rows of temporary shops that used to display various cooking utensils. SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (3rd Shift) (a) In the past few years (b) Long ago (c) Before now (d) Once upon a time Q.65. Steer clear of SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (3rd Shift) (a) Loose temper and react furiously to someone (b) Avoid someone or something because it is dangerous for you (c) Be kind and empathetic to someone (d) Show someone how to do a job or activity Q.66. He ate the whole bunch of grapes under the nose of all of us. SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (3rd Shift) (a) After much persuasion (b) Sharing equally (c) In full view of somebody (d) Secretly Q.67. Select the most appropriate idiom for the given situation. You wanted to speak but you controlled yourself and became patient. What have you done? SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (3rd Shift) (a) Pin drop silence (b) Dragged your feet (c) Herculean task (d) Hold your horses Q.68. Rahim had t o eat a humble p ie in starting a row with his neighbour over a tri?e. SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (3rd Shift) (a) To feel sorry and apologise for a mistake (b) To be punished for doing something wrong (c) To remain without food (d) To take simple food Q.69. Step up to the plate SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (3rd Shift) (a) Take control of a situation (b) Plan for better performance (c) Implement a plan (d) Think about a crisis Q.70. Select the most appropriate meaning of the highlighted idiom in the given sentence. Nancy held a grudge against her teacher for a long time, but she ?nally decided to let bygones be bygones . SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (3rd Shift) (a) Ignore the past (b) Change the past (c) Flatter someone (d) Take revenge Q.71. Choose the option which means the same as the underlined segment. The boss wanted to ?nish the case before the arrival of the Inspection team. SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (3rd Shift) (a) be over one’s head (b) be over and done with (c) be over and over (d) be over a barrel Q.72. Yamini is a great singer. She will make it bi g one day. SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (3rd Shift) (a) Migrate and settle (b) Educated and rich (c) Succeed and become famous (d) Become ?nancially sound Q.73. Come what may SSC CPO 05/10/2023 (1st Shift) (a) No matter what happens (b) To get frightened (c) Meeting someone (d) To be among the latest Q.74. Christy should discuss this with her face to face . SSC CPO 05/10/2023 (1st Shift) (a) Remained normal and realistic (b) Almost always (c) With another person in their presence rather than, say, by phone or letter (d) Come to fully accept or understand something www.ssccglpinnacle.com Download Pinnacle Exam Preparation App 451 Pinnacle Idioms Q.75. Apple of discord SSC CPO 05/10/2023 (1st Shift) (a) Centre of attraction (b) Distant love (c) Practical (d) Bone of contention Q.76. Break a leg SSC CPO 05/10/2023 (1st Shift) (a) To hurt someone (b) To wish someone good luck (c) To love someone (d) To avoid someone Q.77. Fit as a ?ddle SSC CPO 05/10/2023 (1st Shift) (a) In good health (b) To ignore what someone is saying (c) To betray a close person (d) At the last moment Q.78. She can't make up her mind where to go for her summer vacation SSC CPO 05/10/2023 (1st Shift) (a) Decide how to do her makeup (b) Decide on a suitable parlour (c) Decide between alternatives or come to a decision (d) Engage her mind in creative activities Q.79. To hit the nail on the head SSC CPO 05/10/2023 (1st Shift) (a) To be indecisive (b) To miss an opportunity (c) To hit something accurately (d) To express an idea with great precision Q.80. Sanchit stands by his friends through thick and thin . SSC CPO 05/10/2023 (1st Shift) (a) In crowded areas (b) Under all circumstances (c) In winter and summer (d) In favourable situations Q.81. Hear someone out SSC CPO 05/10/2023 (2nd Shift) (a) Dismiss someone from listening to you (b) Keep someone out (c) Hear from far away (d) Let someone complete what they are saying Q.82. Pull yourself together SSC CPO 05/10/2023 (2nd Shift) (a) Feel agitated (b) Discourage the orphans (c) Calm down after an upsetting incident (d) Encourage the rich Q.83. Bite your tongue SSC CPO 05/10/2023 (2nd Shift) (a) To avoid saying something (b) To have something explored (c) To scold someone verbally (d) To drink very heavily Q.84. Doctors are raising hue and cry against the RTH bill. SSC CPO 05/10/2023 (2nd Shift) (a) Abandon (b) Enquire (c) Postpone (d) Protest Q.85. To let the cat out of the bag SSC CPO 05/10/2023 (2nd Shift) (a) To reveal a secret (b) To hide the truth (c) To be in a hurry (d) To be careful Q.86. I did not even listen to him; he was only talking through his hat . SSC CPO 05/10/2023 (2nd Shift) (a) Talking ignorantly (b) Talking non-stop (c) Talking garrulously (d) Talking nonsense Q.87. Select the most appropriate idiom to ?ll in the blank and complete the meaning of the sentence. Most of the ministers are concerned with the_____of o?ce than the service of man. SSC CPO 05/10/2023 (2nd Shift) (a) leaps and bounds (b) wear and tear (c) loaves and ?shes (d) Herculean task Q.88. Build castles in the air SSC CPO 05/10/2023 (2nd Shift) (a) To make useless efforts (b) To build a palatial house (c) To make imaginary schemes (d) To talk pointlessly Q.89. Select the most appropriate idiom for the given situation focusing on the underlined segment. I know every detail of his accident because I heard the facts directly from him. SSC CPO 05/10/2023 (2nd Shift) (a) Straight from horse's mouth (b) Get something out of your system (c) Pour one's heart out (d) Speak of the devil Q.90. Replace the underlined segment with the most appropriate idiom/phrase from the following options. This is the critical p oint of the issue . One should always be focused on it. SSC CPO 05/10/2023 (3rd Shift) (a) A black sheep (b) The crux of the matter (c) Chip off the old block (d) Don’t cry over spilt milk Q.91. Select the most appropriate idiom for the underlined word segment He seems to be undecided about whether to move to another city for better prospects. SSC CPO 05/10/2023 (3rd Shift) (a) Bouncing off the walls (b) Counting down the days (c) Running out of steam (d) Sitting on the fence Q.92. Bite the bullet SSC CPO 05/10/2023 (3rd Shift) (a) Decide to do the inevitable which you were avoiding (b) To bite something very hard (c) Decide to take the easier way out (d) Decide to do what is good Q.93. Spill the beans SSC CPO 05/10/2023 (3rd Shift) (a) To be very expensive (b) Fail to make an impact (c) Give away a secret (d) Sound familiar Q.94. Select the most appropriate meaning of the highlighted idiom in the given sentence. She said she liked my hair, but it turned out to be a left handed compliment. SSC CPO 05/10/2023 (3rd Shift) (a) A joke (b) A ?attery (c) A praise (d) An insult Q.95. Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. The team leader tried to remain p ositive or o p timistic in the situation, even though they were facing tough competition and limited resources. SSC CPO 05/10/2023 (3rd Shift) (a) to put a strong desire in front of (b) to put on a strong exterior (c) to put a brave face on (d) to put a strong hand forward Q.96. He was carried off his feet when he was declared to have won the prize. SSC CPO 05/10/2023 (3rd Shift) (a) Was dizzy (b) Was wild with excitement (c) Danced on his toes (d) Became delirious Q.97. The new routine will suit you to a T . SSC CPO 05/10/2023 (3rd Shift) (a) nicely (b) a little bit (c) very poorly (d) exactly Solution:- Sol.17.(c) An arm and a leg - a large amount of money. E.g.- Getting my car ?xed cost me an arm and a leg. 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Ans. Some common idioms that are often asked in the SSC CGL exam include "break the ice," "blessing in disguise," "cost an arm and a leg," "hit the nail on the head," and "piece of cake."
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Ans. To improve your understanding of idioms for the SSC CGL exam, you can practice regularly by solving previous year question papers, reading newspapers, and referring to idioms dictionaries or online resources.
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Ans. Yes, idioms are important for the SSC CGL exam as questions related to idioms are frequently asked in the English section. Having a good understanding of idioms can help you score better in this exam.
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Ans. To remember idioms for the SSC CGL exam, you can create flashcards, use mnemonic devices, practice using idioms in sentences, and revise regularly. Additionally, you can try to understand the context in which each idiom is used.
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Ans. While it is helpful to memorize idioms word-for-word for the SSC CGL exam, it is more important to understand the meaning and usage of each idiom. Focus on grasping the concept behind the idiom rather than rote memorization.
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