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Page 1 Pinnacle Idioms Sol.360.(a) Food for thought - something to think about Sol.361.(a) In the heat of the moment - At time when you cannot think carefully Sol.362.(c) crossed the Rubicon - made an irreversible change, that will greatly impact his life Sol.363.(b) Ethnic Cleansing - Killing of a certain ethnic or religious group on a massive scale. E.g.- During the con?ict, the region witnessed the horrifying act of ethnic cleansing, with countless innocent lives lost. Sol.364.(d) Got this game in the bag - Won this game certainly Sol.365.(c) Fixed in one's ways - Not willing or wanting to change from your normal way of doing something. E.g. - He is ?xed in his ways. He always follows the same procedure in order to complete the projects. Sol.366.(a) Cold ?sh - A person lacking in sympathy E.g. - Ashish is a cold ?sh because he barely helps anyone in pain. Sol.367.(a) Go bananas - to become excited or angry E.g.- She'll go bananas when you tell her the news. Sol.368.(a) To pull your weight - to do your full share of work E.g.- In group projects, everyone must pull their weight and contribute equally for success. Sol.369.(a) Scraping the bottom of the barrel - selecting from the last or worst of the resources left. E.g.- They had to scrape the bottom of the barrel to ?nd someone willing to do the job. Sol.370.(a) Greek to her - not understood by her Sol.371.(c) Be at a crossroads - To make a very important decision E.g. - After completing her education, she found herself at a crossroads, unsure of which career path to pursue. Sol.372.(d) To pick holes in someone's coat - to ?nd fault with someone. E.g.- She constantly ?nds faults in his work, no matter how much effort he puts in. Sol.373.(a) jumping in with both feet - coming to conclusions too quickly Sol.374.(c) Rust bucket - A vehicle that is old or almost broken E.g. - I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw him driving that old rust bucket of a car. Sol.375.(a) Hit the hay - To go to bed E.g. - After a long day at work, I was exhausted and decided to hit the hay early. Sol.376.(c) A taste of his own medicine - when you are mistreated the same way you mistreat others Sol.377.(d) A broth of a boy - a lively, energetic young person. E.g.- He's a broth of a boy, always full of energy and mischief. Sol.378.(d) To eat crow - To admit that one is wrong E.g. - When the weatherman predicted sunshine but it rained all day, he had to eat crow for his inaccurate forecast. Sol.379.(d) A drop in a bucket - insigni?cant compared to the required amount. Sol.380.(c) Long in the tooth - To be old, often too old to do something. E.g.- She's still a great dancer, but she's getting a little long in the tooth. SSC CHSL 2022 Tier - 1 Q.381. A shot in the dark. SSC CHSL 09/03/2023 (2nd Shift) (a) Shooting in the night (b) Randomly doing something, the outcome of which is unknown (c) Ablind man's cane (d) Looking at the stars Q.382. A Bull market SSC CHSL 09/03/2023 (3rd Shift) (a) A fertile ?eld (b) A market where cattle is traded (c) To boast (d) Market where prices are rising Q.383. To shake in one's shoes SSC CHSL 09/03/2023 (4th Shift) (a) To be afraid (b) To leave no remark (c) An unpleasant scenario (d) To fail to understand Q.384. Slack off SSC CHSL 10/03/2023 (2nd Shift) (a) To understand a hidden meaning (b) To ease pressure on something (c) To make most effort (d) To be very rude Q.385. Pig in a poke SSC CHSL 10/03/2023 (2nd Shift) (a) To bring something to an end (b) A brave man amongst all the cowards (c) Something that is bought without examining properly (d) To obstruct someone's work Q.386. Ace in the hole SSC CHSL 10/03/2023 (3rd Shift) (a) To create noisy disturbances so that competitors are unable to work. (b) A major advantage that one keeps hidden until an ideal time. (c) To attempt to do the impossible. (d) To suffer an injury on the lower body. Q.387. For old time's sake SSC CHSL 10/03/2023 (4th Shift) (a) To consider the options (b) Deliberately stop someone (c) To be friends with an old person (d) Because of sentimental memories of the past Q.388. Water under the bridge SSC CHSL 13/03/2023 (1st Shift) (a) To be very sick (b) Anything from the past that isn’t signi?cant or important anymore. (c) A paranormal sense that allows you to communicate with the dead. (d) someone else who takes the blame. Q.389. Give cold shoulder SSC CHSL 13/03/2023 (4th Shift) (a) Start doing something before the appropriate time (b) Be guiltless (c) Think only of one thing (d) Ignore, avoid or be unfriendly towards someone Q.390. To twiddle one's thumbs SSC CHSL 13/03/2023 (4th Shift) (a) To be idle (b) To play safe (c) To waste one's resources (d) To show no mercy Q.391. Armed to the teeth SSC CHSL 14/03/2023 (1st Shift) (a) Fully armed, having many weapons (b) Different attacking techniques (c) Safeguard oneself in every possible way (d) To have no weapon to ?ght Q.392. To sleep like a dog SSC CHSL 14/03/2023 (1st Shift) (a) To be less mindful (b) To be insomniac (c) To sleep soundly (d) To make noise while sleeping Q.393. Apropos of nothing www.ssccglpinnacle.com Download Pinnacle Exam Preparation App 474 Page 2 Pinnacle Idioms Sol.360.(a) Food for thought - something to think about Sol.361.(a) In the heat of the moment - At time when you cannot think carefully Sol.362.(c) crossed the Rubicon - made an irreversible change, that will greatly impact his life Sol.363.(b) Ethnic Cleansing - Killing of a certain ethnic or religious group on a massive scale. E.g.- During the con?ict, the region witnessed the horrifying act of ethnic cleansing, with countless innocent lives lost. Sol.364.(d) Got this game in the bag - Won this game certainly Sol.365.(c) Fixed in one's ways - Not willing or wanting to change from your normal way of doing something. E.g. - He is ?xed in his ways. He always follows the same procedure in order to complete the projects. Sol.366.(a) Cold ?sh - A person lacking in sympathy E.g. - Ashish is a cold ?sh because he barely helps anyone in pain. Sol.367.(a) Go bananas - to become excited or angry E.g.- She'll go bananas when you tell her the news. Sol.368.(a) To pull your weight - to do your full share of work E.g.- In group projects, everyone must pull their weight and contribute equally for success. Sol.369.(a) Scraping the bottom of the barrel - selecting from the last or worst of the resources left. E.g.- They had to scrape the bottom of the barrel to ?nd someone willing to do the job. Sol.370.(a) Greek to her - not understood by her Sol.371.(c) Be at a crossroads - To make a very important decision E.g. - After completing her education, she found herself at a crossroads, unsure of which career path to pursue. Sol.372.(d) To pick holes in someone's coat - to ?nd fault with someone. E.g.- She constantly ?nds faults in his work, no matter how much effort he puts in. Sol.373.(a) jumping in with both feet - coming to conclusions too quickly Sol.374.(c) Rust bucket - A vehicle that is old or almost broken E.g. - I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw him driving that old rust bucket of a car. Sol.375.(a) Hit the hay - To go to bed E.g. - After a long day at work, I was exhausted and decided to hit the hay early. Sol.376.(c) A taste of his own medicine - when you are mistreated the same way you mistreat others Sol.377.(d) A broth of a boy - a lively, energetic young person. E.g.- He's a broth of a boy, always full of energy and mischief. Sol.378.(d) To eat crow - To admit that one is wrong E.g. - When the weatherman predicted sunshine but it rained all day, he had to eat crow for his inaccurate forecast. Sol.379.(d) A drop in a bucket - insigni?cant compared to the required amount. Sol.380.(c) Long in the tooth - To be old, often too old to do something. E.g.- She's still a great dancer, but she's getting a little long in the tooth. SSC CHSL 2022 Tier - 1 Q.381. A shot in the dark. SSC CHSL 09/03/2023 (2nd Shift) (a) Shooting in the night (b) Randomly doing something, the outcome of which is unknown (c) Ablind man's cane (d) Looking at the stars Q.382. A Bull market SSC CHSL 09/03/2023 (3rd Shift) (a) A fertile ?eld (b) A market where cattle is traded (c) To boast (d) Market where prices are rising Q.383. To shake in one's shoes SSC CHSL 09/03/2023 (4th Shift) (a) To be afraid (b) To leave no remark (c) An unpleasant scenario (d) To fail to understand Q.384. Slack off SSC CHSL 10/03/2023 (2nd Shift) (a) To understand a hidden meaning (b) To ease pressure on something (c) To make most effort (d) To be very rude Q.385. Pig in a poke SSC CHSL 10/03/2023 (2nd Shift) (a) To bring something to an end (b) A brave man amongst all the cowards (c) Something that is bought without examining properly (d) To obstruct someone's work Q.386. Ace in the hole SSC CHSL 10/03/2023 (3rd Shift) (a) To create noisy disturbances so that competitors are unable to work. (b) A major advantage that one keeps hidden until an ideal time. (c) To attempt to do the impossible. (d) To suffer an injury on the lower body. Q.387. For old time's sake SSC CHSL 10/03/2023 (4th Shift) (a) To consider the options (b) Deliberately stop someone (c) To be friends with an old person (d) Because of sentimental memories of the past Q.388. Water under the bridge SSC CHSL 13/03/2023 (1st Shift) (a) To be very sick (b) Anything from the past that isn’t signi?cant or important anymore. (c) A paranormal sense that allows you to communicate with the dead. (d) someone else who takes the blame. Q.389. Give cold shoulder SSC CHSL 13/03/2023 (4th Shift) (a) Start doing something before the appropriate time (b) Be guiltless (c) Think only of one thing (d) Ignore, avoid or be unfriendly towards someone Q.390. To twiddle one's thumbs SSC CHSL 13/03/2023 (4th Shift) (a) To be idle (b) To play safe (c) To waste one's resources (d) To show no mercy Q.391. Armed to the teeth SSC CHSL 14/03/2023 (1st Shift) (a) Fully armed, having many weapons (b) Different attacking techniques (c) Safeguard oneself in every possible way (d) To have no weapon to ?ght Q.392. To sleep like a dog SSC CHSL 14/03/2023 (1st Shift) (a) To be less mindful (b) To be insomniac (c) To sleep soundly (d) To make noise while sleeping Q.393. Apropos of nothing www.ssccglpinnacle.com Download Pinnacle Exam Preparation App 474 Pinnacle Idioms SSC CHSL 14/03/2023 (2nd Shift) (a) Any di?cult situation or obstacle (b) To be enraged (c) Almost everything and anything has been included (d) Having no relevance to any previous discussion or situation Q.394. Neck of the woods SSC CHSL 14/03/2023 (4th Shift) (a) Neighbourhood (b) Barren land (c) Valley (d) Highways Q.395. Zero tolerance SSC CHSL 15/03/2023 (1st Shift) (a) To detect someone in the group is betraying the others (b) Riding in the front passenger seat of a car (c) To escape and not have to pay (d) A policy of not allowing any violations of a rule or law Q.396. To bridge the gap SSC CHSL 15/03/2023 (1st Shift) (a) To reduce differences and reconcile (b) To push people apart (c) To mend a broken bridge (d) To slander someone Q.397. High and dry SSC CHSL 15/03/2023 (4th Shift) (a) Abandoned (b) Occasionally (c) Perplexed (d) Failed Q.398. The whole ball of wax SSC CHSL 15/03/2023 (4th Shift) (a) Everything (b) Sagacious (c) Meagre (d) Complete disaster Q.399. Method to my madness SSC CHSL 16/03/2023 (1st Shift) (a) Someone who is unpredictable and can cause damage if not kept in check. (b) To get someone drunk. (c) To state a fact so that there are no doubts or objections. (d) Strange or crazy actions that appear meaningless but in the end are done for a good reason. Q.400. To lay someone by the heels SSC CHSL 16/03/2023 (2nd Shift) (a) To con?ne somebody in prison (b) To gain support (c) To praise someone (d) To force someone for something Q.401. To make one's mark SSC CHSL 16/03/2023 (2nd Shift) (a) To prove a point (b) To attain success (c) To make no effort (d) To be indifferent Q.402. Have people rolling in the aisles SSC CHSL 16/03/2023 (3rd Shift) (a) To use false promises to pull people on one's side (b) Make an audience laugh uncontrollably (c) To have a dispute with someone (d) Willing to do something immediately Q.403. To breast the tape SSC CHSL 16/03/2023 (4th Shift) (a) To shut someone's mouth (b) To create problems (c) To bring joy (d) To win a race Q.404. Good grief SSC CHSL 17/03/2023 (1st Shift) (a) To dig a hole (b) To be very systematic (c) To try everything possible (d) An expression of surprise or Frustration Q.405. To jump out of one's skin SSC CHSL 17/03/2023 (1st Shift) (a) To argue with someone (b) To feel immense pain (c) To show one's real side (d) To be extremely surprised Q.406. Penny wise and pound foolish SSC CHSL 17/03/2023 (2nd Shift) (a) Careless with large amounts, but not small (b) To act like a fool (c) An intelligent person who behaves foolishly (d) Dissipating money without caring about consequences Q.407. Appeal to Caesar SSC CHSL 17/03/2023 (3rd Shift) (a) An authority given to a foolish person (b) To expect good from a wrong person (c) To live in a false reality (d) Appeal to the highest possible Authority Q.408. A bite at the cherry SSC CHSL 17/03/2023 (4th Shift) (a) A wrong move (b) An attempt or opportunity to do something (c) To have a leverage over someone (d) A dog bite Q.409. Save your breath SSC CHSL 20/03/2023 (1st Shift) (a) To make an effort that will be futile (b) To hold one's anger (c) To work hard (d) To be resentful Q.410. A beast of burden SSC CHSL 20/03/2023 (2nd Shift) (a) A liability (b) An animal that carries luggage (c) A person who works hardly (d) A violent man Q.411. Cast someone adrift SSC CHSL 20/03/2023 (3rd Shift) (a) To leave someone without any support or purpose (b) To change plan suddenly (c) Call someone repeatedly (d) To blame someone for One's mistakes Q.412. To take the veil SSC CHSL 20/03/2023 (4th Shift) (a) To help someone (b) To become a nun (c) To take a responsibility (d) To show interest Q.413. To the manner born SSC CHSL 20/03/2023 (4th Shift) (a) To have high manners (b) To do something as though it is coming naturally (c) To be sophisticated (d) To give a ride to someone Q.414. Be my guest SSC CHSL 21/03/2023 (1st Shift) (a) Please do it (b) Stop, don't go ahead (c) Be with me (d) Come with me Q.415. To have a nodding acquaintance SSC CHSL 21/f03/2023 (2nd Shift) (a) To have a great experience (b) To neglect all the parameters (c) Know somebody/something slightly (d) To have nothing in common Q.416. The whys and wherefores SSC CHSL 21/03/2023 (4th Shift) (a) References (b) Circumstances (c) Requirements (d) Reasons Solutions :- Sol.381.(b) A shot in the dark - Randomly doing something, the outcome of which is unknown. E.g. - Ram took a shot in the dark when teacher asked him for trigonometric formulas. Sol.382.(d) A Bull market - Market where prices are rising E.g. - From April 2003 to January 2008, the Bombay Stock Exchange Index in India was in a bull market trend, rising from 2,900 points to 21,000 points. Sol.383.(a) To shake in one's shoes - To be afraid E.g. Harry was shaking in his shoes when he saw the ghost. Sol.384.(b) Slack off - to ease pressure on something. E.g.- Do not slack off in your studies. Sol.385.(c) Pig in a poke - Something www.ssccglpinnacle.com Download Pinnacle Exam Preparation App 475 Page 3 Pinnacle Idioms Sol.360.(a) Food for thought - something to think about Sol.361.(a) In the heat of the moment - At time when you cannot think carefully Sol.362.(c) crossed the Rubicon - made an irreversible change, that will greatly impact his life Sol.363.(b) Ethnic Cleansing - Killing of a certain ethnic or religious group on a massive scale. E.g.- During the con?ict, the region witnessed the horrifying act of ethnic cleansing, with countless innocent lives lost. Sol.364.(d) Got this game in the bag - Won this game certainly Sol.365.(c) Fixed in one's ways - Not willing or wanting to change from your normal way of doing something. E.g. - He is ?xed in his ways. He always follows the same procedure in order to complete the projects. Sol.366.(a) Cold ?sh - A person lacking in sympathy E.g. - Ashish is a cold ?sh because he barely helps anyone in pain. Sol.367.(a) Go bananas - to become excited or angry E.g.- She'll go bananas when you tell her the news. Sol.368.(a) To pull your weight - to do your full share of work E.g.- In group projects, everyone must pull their weight and contribute equally for success. Sol.369.(a) Scraping the bottom of the barrel - selecting from the last or worst of the resources left. E.g.- They had to scrape the bottom of the barrel to ?nd someone willing to do the job. Sol.370.(a) Greek to her - not understood by her Sol.371.(c) Be at a crossroads - To make a very important decision E.g. - After completing her education, she found herself at a crossroads, unsure of which career path to pursue. Sol.372.(d) To pick holes in someone's coat - to ?nd fault with someone. E.g.- She constantly ?nds faults in his work, no matter how much effort he puts in. Sol.373.(a) jumping in with both feet - coming to conclusions too quickly Sol.374.(c) Rust bucket - A vehicle that is old or almost broken E.g. - I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw him driving that old rust bucket of a car. Sol.375.(a) Hit the hay - To go to bed E.g. - After a long day at work, I was exhausted and decided to hit the hay early. Sol.376.(c) A taste of his own medicine - when you are mistreated the same way you mistreat others Sol.377.(d) A broth of a boy - a lively, energetic young person. E.g.- He's a broth of a boy, always full of energy and mischief. Sol.378.(d) To eat crow - To admit that one is wrong E.g. - When the weatherman predicted sunshine but it rained all day, he had to eat crow for his inaccurate forecast. Sol.379.(d) A drop in a bucket - insigni?cant compared to the required amount. Sol.380.(c) Long in the tooth - To be old, often too old to do something. E.g.- She's still a great dancer, but she's getting a little long in the tooth. SSC CHSL 2022 Tier - 1 Q.381. A shot in the dark. SSC CHSL 09/03/2023 (2nd Shift) (a) Shooting in the night (b) Randomly doing something, the outcome of which is unknown (c) Ablind man's cane (d) Looking at the stars Q.382. A Bull market SSC CHSL 09/03/2023 (3rd Shift) (a) A fertile ?eld (b) A market where cattle is traded (c) To boast (d) Market where prices are rising Q.383. To shake in one's shoes SSC CHSL 09/03/2023 (4th Shift) (a) To be afraid (b) To leave no remark (c) An unpleasant scenario (d) To fail to understand Q.384. Slack off SSC CHSL 10/03/2023 (2nd Shift) (a) To understand a hidden meaning (b) To ease pressure on something (c) To make most effort (d) To be very rude Q.385. Pig in a poke SSC CHSL 10/03/2023 (2nd Shift) (a) To bring something to an end (b) A brave man amongst all the cowards (c) Something that is bought without examining properly (d) To obstruct someone's work Q.386. Ace in the hole SSC CHSL 10/03/2023 (3rd Shift) (a) To create noisy disturbances so that competitors are unable to work. (b) A major advantage that one keeps hidden until an ideal time. (c) To attempt to do the impossible. (d) To suffer an injury on the lower body. Q.387. For old time's sake SSC CHSL 10/03/2023 (4th Shift) (a) To consider the options (b) Deliberately stop someone (c) To be friends with an old person (d) Because of sentimental memories of the past Q.388. Water under the bridge SSC CHSL 13/03/2023 (1st Shift) (a) To be very sick (b) Anything from the past that isn’t signi?cant or important anymore. (c) A paranormal sense that allows you to communicate with the dead. (d) someone else who takes the blame. Q.389. Give cold shoulder SSC CHSL 13/03/2023 (4th Shift) (a) Start doing something before the appropriate time (b) Be guiltless (c) Think only of one thing (d) Ignore, avoid or be unfriendly towards someone Q.390. To twiddle one's thumbs SSC CHSL 13/03/2023 (4th Shift) (a) To be idle (b) To play safe (c) To waste one's resources (d) To show no mercy Q.391. Armed to the teeth SSC CHSL 14/03/2023 (1st Shift) (a) Fully armed, having many weapons (b) Different attacking techniques (c) Safeguard oneself in every possible way (d) To have no weapon to ?ght Q.392. To sleep like a dog SSC CHSL 14/03/2023 (1st Shift) (a) To be less mindful (b) To be insomniac (c) To sleep soundly (d) To make noise while sleeping Q.393. Apropos of nothing www.ssccglpinnacle.com Download Pinnacle Exam Preparation App 474 Pinnacle Idioms SSC CHSL 14/03/2023 (2nd Shift) (a) Any di?cult situation or obstacle (b) To be enraged (c) Almost everything and anything has been included (d) Having no relevance to any previous discussion or situation Q.394. Neck of the woods SSC CHSL 14/03/2023 (4th Shift) (a) Neighbourhood (b) Barren land (c) Valley (d) Highways Q.395. Zero tolerance SSC CHSL 15/03/2023 (1st Shift) (a) To detect someone in the group is betraying the others (b) Riding in the front passenger seat of a car (c) To escape and not have to pay (d) A policy of not allowing any violations of a rule or law Q.396. To bridge the gap SSC CHSL 15/03/2023 (1st Shift) (a) To reduce differences and reconcile (b) To push people apart (c) To mend a broken bridge (d) To slander someone Q.397. High and dry SSC CHSL 15/03/2023 (4th Shift) (a) Abandoned (b) Occasionally (c) Perplexed (d) Failed Q.398. The whole ball of wax SSC CHSL 15/03/2023 (4th Shift) (a) Everything (b) Sagacious (c) Meagre (d) Complete disaster Q.399. Method to my madness SSC CHSL 16/03/2023 (1st Shift) (a) Someone who is unpredictable and can cause damage if not kept in check. (b) To get someone drunk. (c) To state a fact so that there are no doubts or objections. (d) Strange or crazy actions that appear meaningless but in the end are done for a good reason. Q.400. To lay someone by the heels SSC CHSL 16/03/2023 (2nd Shift) (a) To con?ne somebody in prison (b) To gain support (c) To praise someone (d) To force someone for something Q.401. To make one's mark SSC CHSL 16/03/2023 (2nd Shift) (a) To prove a point (b) To attain success (c) To make no effort (d) To be indifferent Q.402. Have people rolling in the aisles SSC CHSL 16/03/2023 (3rd Shift) (a) To use false promises to pull people on one's side (b) Make an audience laugh uncontrollably (c) To have a dispute with someone (d) Willing to do something immediately Q.403. To breast the tape SSC CHSL 16/03/2023 (4th Shift) (a) To shut someone's mouth (b) To create problems (c) To bring joy (d) To win a race Q.404. Good grief SSC CHSL 17/03/2023 (1st Shift) (a) To dig a hole (b) To be very systematic (c) To try everything possible (d) An expression of surprise or Frustration Q.405. To jump out of one's skin SSC CHSL 17/03/2023 (1st Shift) (a) To argue with someone (b) To feel immense pain (c) To show one's real side (d) To be extremely surprised Q.406. Penny wise and pound foolish SSC CHSL 17/03/2023 (2nd Shift) (a) Careless with large amounts, but not small (b) To act like a fool (c) An intelligent person who behaves foolishly (d) Dissipating money without caring about consequences Q.407. Appeal to Caesar SSC CHSL 17/03/2023 (3rd Shift) (a) An authority given to a foolish person (b) To expect good from a wrong person (c) To live in a false reality (d) Appeal to the highest possible Authority Q.408. A bite at the cherry SSC CHSL 17/03/2023 (4th Shift) (a) A wrong move (b) An attempt or opportunity to do something (c) To have a leverage over someone (d) A dog bite Q.409. Save your breath SSC CHSL 20/03/2023 (1st Shift) (a) To make an effort that will be futile (b) To hold one's anger (c) To work hard (d) To be resentful Q.410. A beast of burden SSC CHSL 20/03/2023 (2nd Shift) (a) A liability (b) An animal that carries luggage (c) A person who works hardly (d) A violent man Q.411. Cast someone adrift SSC CHSL 20/03/2023 (3rd Shift) (a) To leave someone without any support or purpose (b) To change plan suddenly (c) Call someone repeatedly (d) To blame someone for One's mistakes Q.412. To take the veil SSC CHSL 20/03/2023 (4th Shift) (a) To help someone (b) To become a nun (c) To take a responsibility (d) To show interest Q.413. To the manner born SSC CHSL 20/03/2023 (4th Shift) (a) To have high manners (b) To do something as though it is coming naturally (c) To be sophisticated (d) To give a ride to someone Q.414. Be my guest SSC CHSL 21/03/2023 (1st Shift) (a) Please do it (b) Stop, don't go ahead (c) Be with me (d) Come with me Q.415. To have a nodding acquaintance SSC CHSL 21/f03/2023 (2nd Shift) (a) To have a great experience (b) To neglect all the parameters (c) Know somebody/something slightly (d) To have nothing in common Q.416. The whys and wherefores SSC CHSL 21/03/2023 (4th Shift) (a) References (b) Circumstances (c) Requirements (d) Reasons Solutions :- Sol.381.(b) A shot in the dark - Randomly doing something, the outcome of which is unknown. E.g. - Ram took a shot in the dark when teacher asked him for trigonometric formulas. Sol.382.(d) A Bull market - Market where prices are rising E.g. - From April 2003 to January 2008, the Bombay Stock Exchange Index in India was in a bull market trend, rising from 2,900 points to 21,000 points. Sol.383.(a) To shake in one's shoes - To be afraid E.g. Harry was shaking in his shoes when he saw the ghost. Sol.384.(b) Slack off - to ease pressure on something. E.g.- Do not slack off in your studies. Sol.385.(c) Pig in a poke - Something www.ssccglpinnacle.com Download Pinnacle Exam Preparation App 475 Pinnacle Idioms that is bought without examining properly E.g.- Be careful about buying that old car. It might turn out to be a pig in a poke. Sol.386.(b) Ace in the hole - A major advantage that one keeps hidden until an ideal time . E.g.- The prosecutor had an ace in the hole: an eyewitness. Sol.387.(d) For old time's sake - Because of sentimental memories of the past E.g.- Let’s go back to village for old time’s sake. Sol.388.(b) Water under the bridge - Anything from the past that isn’t signi?cant or important anymore. Yes, we did have our disagreements, but that's water under the bridge. Sol.389.(d) Give cold shoulder - Ignore, avoid or be unfriendly towards someone E.g. I fought with my cousin, and he is now giving me the cold shoulder. Sol.390.(a) To twiddle one's thumbs - To be idle. E.g. I arrived early for the meeting so I was twiddling my thumbs for half an hour. Sol.391.(a) Armed to the teeth - Fully armed, having many weapons E.g. The police were armed to the teeth. Sol.392.(c) To sleep like a dog - To sleep soundly E.g. He slept like a dog, sixteen hours a day, rising to eat and smoke, and then falling back in his bunk, where he coiled himself very much like a hibernating bear. Sol.393.(d) Apropos of nothing - Having no relevance to any previous discussion or situation. E.g . So, apropos of nothing, I need to ask you about one last thing. Sol.394.(a) Neck of the woods - Neighbourhood E.g - I haven't been in this neck of the woods for years. Sol.395.(d) Zero tolerance - A policy of not allowing any violations of a rule or law E.g. I need zero tolerance in the recruitment process. Sol.396.(a) To bridge the gap - To reduce differences and reconcile E.g. The idea was to bridge the gap between citizens and the Union's institutions. Sol.397.(a) High and dry - Abandoned E.g - They pulled out of the deal at the last minute leaving us high and dry. Sol.398.(a) The whole ball of wax - everything related to a particular situation; the whole thing. E.g - He came back from Chicago with the contract for the whole ball of wax. Sol.399.(d) Method to my madness - Strange or crazy actions that appear meaningless but in the end are done for a good reason. E.g. He keeps talking to himself loudly, but he insists there is a method in his madness. Sol.400.(a) To lay someone by the heels - To con?ne somebody in prison. E.g. Superior forces laid the invaders by the heels. Sol.401.(b) To make one's mark - To attain success. E.g. He’s only been here four days but he’s already made his mark. Sol.402.(b) Have people rolling in the aisles - Make an audience laugh uncontrollably. E.g. The comedian made the audience rolling in the aisles. Sol.403.(d) To breast the tape - To win a race E.g.- Goutam is able to sprint ahead and breast the tape. Sol.404.(d) Good grief - An expression of surprise or frustration E.g. Oh God, good grief we are again stuck in a tra?c jam. Sol.405.(d) To jump out of one's skin - To be extremely surprised E.g. My friends made me jump out of my skin on my birthday. Sol.406.(a) Penny wise and pound foolish - Careless with large amounts, but not small. E.g- someone who will drive across town to save ?ve cents a gallon on gasoline but just recently purchased a BMW that he or she cannot afford could be said to be “penny wise and pound foolish.” Sol.407.(d) Appeal to Caesar - Appeal to the highest possible authority E.g. Paul appealed to Caesar for justice. Sol.408.(b) A bite at the cherry - An attempt or opportunity to do something. E.g. I got a bite at the cherry after my ?rst attempt at the task. Sol.409.(a) Save your breath - To make an effort that will be futile E.g. If you tell someone to save their breath, you mean that they should not bother saying something, because you will not agree to it or you do not want to hear it. Sol.410.(b) A beast of burden - An animal that carries luggage E.g. One beast of burden is not enough to pull the cart. Get another one. Sol.411.(a) Cast someone adrift - To leave someone without any support or purpose E.g. His parents cut her adrift after they found drugs in his room. Sol.412.(b) To take the veil - To become a nun E.g. The young woman took the veil after her ?ance died. Sol.413.(b) T o the manner born - To do something as though it is coming naturally E.g. She took to her new life as to the manner born. Sol.414.(a) Be my guest - Please do it E.g. Do you mind if I use your phone? sure, be my guest. Sol.415.(c) To have a nodding acquaintance - Know somebody / something slightly E.g. I have a nodding acquaintance with Jack’s novels. Sol.416.(d) The whys and wherefores - Reasons E.g She explained the whys and the wherefores of the sudden price increase. SSC CGL 2022 Tier - 2 Q.417. The team members seem to be running around in circles. SSC CGL Tier II (03/03/2023) (a) To be extremely successful (b) Hardly any time to breathe (c) To be very active but with few results (d) Very dynamic and hardworking Q.418. Achilles’ Heel SSC CGL Tier II (06/03/2023) (a) Irrelevant thing (b) Vulnerable point (c) Fast runner (d) Costly item Solutions :- Sol.417.(c) Running around in circles - to be very active but with few results. Sol.418.(b) www.ssccglpinnacle.com Download Pinnacle Exam Preparation App 476 Page 4 Pinnacle Idioms Sol.360.(a) Food for thought - something to think about Sol.361.(a) In the heat of the moment - At time when you cannot think carefully Sol.362.(c) crossed the Rubicon - made an irreversible change, that will greatly impact his life Sol.363.(b) Ethnic Cleansing - Killing of a certain ethnic or religious group on a massive scale. E.g.- During the con?ict, the region witnessed the horrifying act of ethnic cleansing, with countless innocent lives lost. Sol.364.(d) Got this game in the bag - Won this game certainly Sol.365.(c) Fixed in one's ways - Not willing or wanting to change from your normal way of doing something. E.g. - He is ?xed in his ways. He always follows the same procedure in order to complete the projects. Sol.366.(a) Cold ?sh - A person lacking in sympathy E.g. - Ashish is a cold ?sh because he barely helps anyone in pain. Sol.367.(a) Go bananas - to become excited or angry E.g.- She'll go bananas when you tell her the news. Sol.368.(a) To pull your weight - to do your full share of work E.g.- In group projects, everyone must pull their weight and contribute equally for success. Sol.369.(a) Scraping the bottom of the barrel - selecting from the last or worst of the resources left. E.g.- They had to scrape the bottom of the barrel to ?nd someone willing to do the job. Sol.370.(a) Greek to her - not understood by her Sol.371.(c) Be at a crossroads - To make a very important decision E.g. - After completing her education, she found herself at a crossroads, unsure of which career path to pursue. Sol.372.(d) To pick holes in someone's coat - to ?nd fault with someone. E.g.- She constantly ?nds faults in his work, no matter how much effort he puts in. Sol.373.(a) jumping in with both feet - coming to conclusions too quickly Sol.374.(c) Rust bucket - A vehicle that is old or almost broken E.g. - I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw him driving that old rust bucket of a car. Sol.375.(a) Hit the hay - To go to bed E.g. - After a long day at work, I was exhausted and decided to hit the hay early. Sol.376.(c) A taste of his own medicine - when you are mistreated the same way you mistreat others Sol.377.(d) A broth of a boy - a lively, energetic young person. E.g.- He's a broth of a boy, always full of energy and mischief. Sol.378.(d) To eat crow - To admit that one is wrong E.g. - When the weatherman predicted sunshine but it rained all day, he had to eat crow for his inaccurate forecast. Sol.379.(d) A drop in a bucket - insigni?cant compared to the required amount. Sol.380.(c) Long in the tooth - To be old, often too old to do something. E.g.- She's still a great dancer, but she's getting a little long in the tooth. SSC CHSL 2022 Tier - 1 Q.381. A shot in the dark. SSC CHSL 09/03/2023 (2nd Shift) (a) Shooting in the night (b) Randomly doing something, the outcome of which is unknown (c) Ablind man's cane (d) Looking at the stars Q.382. A Bull market SSC CHSL 09/03/2023 (3rd Shift) (a) A fertile ?eld (b) A market where cattle is traded (c) To boast (d) Market where prices are rising Q.383. To shake in one's shoes SSC CHSL 09/03/2023 (4th Shift) (a) To be afraid (b) To leave no remark (c) An unpleasant scenario (d) To fail to understand Q.384. Slack off SSC CHSL 10/03/2023 (2nd Shift) (a) To understand a hidden meaning (b) To ease pressure on something (c) To make most effort (d) To be very rude Q.385. Pig in a poke SSC CHSL 10/03/2023 (2nd Shift) (a) To bring something to an end (b) A brave man amongst all the cowards (c) Something that is bought without examining properly (d) To obstruct someone's work Q.386. Ace in the hole SSC CHSL 10/03/2023 (3rd Shift) (a) To create noisy disturbances so that competitors are unable to work. (b) A major advantage that one keeps hidden until an ideal time. (c) To attempt to do the impossible. (d) To suffer an injury on the lower body. Q.387. For old time's sake SSC CHSL 10/03/2023 (4th Shift) (a) To consider the options (b) Deliberately stop someone (c) To be friends with an old person (d) Because of sentimental memories of the past Q.388. Water under the bridge SSC CHSL 13/03/2023 (1st Shift) (a) To be very sick (b) Anything from the past that isn’t signi?cant or important anymore. (c) A paranormal sense that allows you to communicate with the dead. (d) someone else who takes the blame. Q.389. Give cold shoulder SSC CHSL 13/03/2023 (4th Shift) (a) Start doing something before the appropriate time (b) Be guiltless (c) Think only of one thing (d) Ignore, avoid or be unfriendly towards someone Q.390. To twiddle one's thumbs SSC CHSL 13/03/2023 (4th Shift) (a) To be idle (b) To play safe (c) To waste one's resources (d) To show no mercy Q.391. Armed to the teeth SSC CHSL 14/03/2023 (1st Shift) (a) Fully armed, having many weapons (b) Different attacking techniques (c) Safeguard oneself in every possible way (d) To have no weapon to ?ght Q.392. To sleep like a dog SSC CHSL 14/03/2023 (1st Shift) (a) To be less mindful (b) To be insomniac (c) To sleep soundly (d) To make noise while sleeping Q.393. Apropos of nothing www.ssccglpinnacle.com Download Pinnacle Exam Preparation App 474 Pinnacle Idioms SSC CHSL 14/03/2023 (2nd Shift) (a) Any di?cult situation or obstacle (b) To be enraged (c) Almost everything and anything has been included (d) Having no relevance to any previous discussion or situation Q.394. Neck of the woods SSC CHSL 14/03/2023 (4th Shift) (a) Neighbourhood (b) Barren land (c) Valley (d) Highways Q.395. Zero tolerance SSC CHSL 15/03/2023 (1st Shift) (a) To detect someone in the group is betraying the others (b) Riding in the front passenger seat of a car (c) To escape and not have to pay (d) A policy of not allowing any violations of a rule or law Q.396. To bridge the gap SSC CHSL 15/03/2023 (1st Shift) (a) To reduce differences and reconcile (b) To push people apart (c) To mend a broken bridge (d) To slander someone Q.397. High and dry SSC CHSL 15/03/2023 (4th Shift) (a) Abandoned (b) Occasionally (c) Perplexed (d) Failed Q.398. The whole ball of wax SSC CHSL 15/03/2023 (4th Shift) (a) Everything (b) Sagacious (c) Meagre (d) Complete disaster Q.399. Method to my madness SSC CHSL 16/03/2023 (1st Shift) (a) Someone who is unpredictable and can cause damage if not kept in check. (b) To get someone drunk. (c) To state a fact so that there are no doubts or objections. (d) Strange or crazy actions that appear meaningless but in the end are done for a good reason. Q.400. To lay someone by the heels SSC CHSL 16/03/2023 (2nd Shift) (a) To con?ne somebody in prison (b) To gain support (c) To praise someone (d) To force someone for something Q.401. To make one's mark SSC CHSL 16/03/2023 (2nd Shift) (a) To prove a point (b) To attain success (c) To make no effort (d) To be indifferent Q.402. Have people rolling in the aisles SSC CHSL 16/03/2023 (3rd Shift) (a) To use false promises to pull people on one's side (b) Make an audience laugh uncontrollably (c) To have a dispute with someone (d) Willing to do something immediately Q.403. To breast the tape SSC CHSL 16/03/2023 (4th Shift) (a) To shut someone's mouth (b) To create problems (c) To bring joy (d) To win a race Q.404. Good grief SSC CHSL 17/03/2023 (1st Shift) (a) To dig a hole (b) To be very systematic (c) To try everything possible (d) An expression of surprise or Frustration Q.405. To jump out of one's skin SSC CHSL 17/03/2023 (1st Shift) (a) To argue with someone (b) To feel immense pain (c) To show one's real side (d) To be extremely surprised Q.406. Penny wise and pound foolish SSC CHSL 17/03/2023 (2nd Shift) (a) Careless with large amounts, but not small (b) To act like a fool (c) An intelligent person who behaves foolishly (d) Dissipating money without caring about consequences Q.407. Appeal to Caesar SSC CHSL 17/03/2023 (3rd Shift) (a) An authority given to a foolish person (b) To expect good from a wrong person (c) To live in a false reality (d) Appeal to the highest possible Authority Q.408. A bite at the cherry SSC CHSL 17/03/2023 (4th Shift) (a) A wrong move (b) An attempt or opportunity to do something (c) To have a leverage over someone (d) A dog bite Q.409. Save your breath SSC CHSL 20/03/2023 (1st Shift) (a) To make an effort that will be futile (b) To hold one's anger (c) To work hard (d) To be resentful Q.410. A beast of burden SSC CHSL 20/03/2023 (2nd Shift) (a) A liability (b) An animal that carries luggage (c) A person who works hardly (d) A violent man Q.411. Cast someone adrift SSC CHSL 20/03/2023 (3rd Shift) (a) To leave someone without any support or purpose (b) To change plan suddenly (c) Call someone repeatedly (d) To blame someone for One's mistakes Q.412. To take the veil SSC CHSL 20/03/2023 (4th Shift) (a) To help someone (b) To become a nun (c) To take a responsibility (d) To show interest Q.413. To the manner born SSC CHSL 20/03/2023 (4th Shift) (a) To have high manners (b) To do something as though it is coming naturally (c) To be sophisticated (d) To give a ride to someone Q.414. Be my guest SSC CHSL 21/03/2023 (1st Shift) (a) Please do it (b) Stop, don't go ahead (c) Be with me (d) Come with me Q.415. To have a nodding acquaintance SSC CHSL 21/f03/2023 (2nd Shift) (a) To have a great experience (b) To neglect all the parameters (c) Know somebody/something slightly (d) To have nothing in common Q.416. The whys and wherefores SSC CHSL 21/03/2023 (4th Shift) (a) References (b) Circumstances (c) Requirements (d) Reasons Solutions :- Sol.381.(b) A shot in the dark - Randomly doing something, the outcome of which is unknown. E.g. - Ram took a shot in the dark when teacher asked him for trigonometric formulas. Sol.382.(d) A Bull market - Market where prices are rising E.g. - From April 2003 to January 2008, the Bombay Stock Exchange Index in India was in a bull market trend, rising from 2,900 points to 21,000 points. Sol.383.(a) To shake in one's shoes - To be afraid E.g. Harry was shaking in his shoes when he saw the ghost. Sol.384.(b) Slack off - to ease pressure on something. E.g.- Do not slack off in your studies. Sol.385.(c) Pig in a poke - Something www.ssccglpinnacle.com Download Pinnacle Exam Preparation App 475 Pinnacle Idioms that is bought without examining properly E.g.- Be careful about buying that old car. It might turn out to be a pig in a poke. Sol.386.(b) Ace in the hole - A major advantage that one keeps hidden until an ideal time . E.g.- The prosecutor had an ace in the hole: an eyewitness. Sol.387.(d) For old time's sake - Because of sentimental memories of the past E.g.- Let’s go back to village for old time’s sake. Sol.388.(b) Water under the bridge - Anything from the past that isn’t signi?cant or important anymore. Yes, we did have our disagreements, but that's water under the bridge. Sol.389.(d) Give cold shoulder - Ignore, avoid or be unfriendly towards someone E.g. I fought with my cousin, and he is now giving me the cold shoulder. Sol.390.(a) To twiddle one's thumbs - To be idle. E.g. I arrived early for the meeting so I was twiddling my thumbs for half an hour. Sol.391.(a) Armed to the teeth - Fully armed, having many weapons E.g. The police were armed to the teeth. Sol.392.(c) To sleep like a dog - To sleep soundly E.g. He slept like a dog, sixteen hours a day, rising to eat and smoke, and then falling back in his bunk, where he coiled himself very much like a hibernating bear. Sol.393.(d) Apropos of nothing - Having no relevance to any previous discussion or situation. E.g . So, apropos of nothing, I need to ask you about one last thing. Sol.394.(a) Neck of the woods - Neighbourhood E.g - I haven't been in this neck of the woods for years. Sol.395.(d) Zero tolerance - A policy of not allowing any violations of a rule or law E.g. I need zero tolerance in the recruitment process. Sol.396.(a) To bridge the gap - To reduce differences and reconcile E.g. The idea was to bridge the gap between citizens and the Union's institutions. Sol.397.(a) High and dry - Abandoned E.g - They pulled out of the deal at the last minute leaving us high and dry. Sol.398.(a) The whole ball of wax - everything related to a particular situation; the whole thing. E.g - He came back from Chicago with the contract for the whole ball of wax. Sol.399.(d) Method to my madness - Strange or crazy actions that appear meaningless but in the end are done for a good reason. E.g. He keeps talking to himself loudly, but he insists there is a method in his madness. Sol.400.(a) To lay someone by the heels - To con?ne somebody in prison. E.g. Superior forces laid the invaders by the heels. Sol.401.(b) To make one's mark - To attain success. E.g. He’s only been here four days but he’s already made his mark. Sol.402.(b) Have people rolling in the aisles - Make an audience laugh uncontrollably. E.g. The comedian made the audience rolling in the aisles. Sol.403.(d) To breast the tape - To win a race E.g.- Goutam is able to sprint ahead and breast the tape. Sol.404.(d) Good grief - An expression of surprise or frustration E.g. Oh God, good grief we are again stuck in a tra?c jam. Sol.405.(d) To jump out of one's skin - To be extremely surprised E.g. My friends made me jump out of my skin on my birthday. Sol.406.(a) Penny wise and pound foolish - Careless with large amounts, but not small. E.g- someone who will drive across town to save ?ve cents a gallon on gasoline but just recently purchased a BMW that he or she cannot afford could be said to be “penny wise and pound foolish.” Sol.407.(d) Appeal to Caesar - Appeal to the highest possible authority E.g. Paul appealed to Caesar for justice. Sol.408.(b) A bite at the cherry - An attempt or opportunity to do something. E.g. I got a bite at the cherry after my ?rst attempt at the task. Sol.409.(a) Save your breath - To make an effort that will be futile E.g. If you tell someone to save their breath, you mean that they should not bother saying something, because you will not agree to it or you do not want to hear it. Sol.410.(b) A beast of burden - An animal that carries luggage E.g. One beast of burden is not enough to pull the cart. Get another one. Sol.411.(a) Cast someone adrift - To leave someone without any support or purpose E.g. His parents cut her adrift after they found drugs in his room. Sol.412.(b) To take the veil - To become a nun E.g. The young woman took the veil after her ?ance died. Sol.413.(b) T o the manner born - To do something as though it is coming naturally E.g. She took to her new life as to the manner born. Sol.414.(a) Be my guest - Please do it E.g. Do you mind if I use your phone? sure, be my guest. Sol.415.(c) To have a nodding acquaintance - Know somebody / something slightly E.g. I have a nodding acquaintance with Jack’s novels. Sol.416.(d) The whys and wherefores - Reasons E.g She explained the whys and the wherefores of the sudden price increase. SSC CGL 2022 Tier - 2 Q.417. The team members seem to be running around in circles. SSC CGL Tier II (03/03/2023) (a) To be extremely successful (b) Hardly any time to breathe (c) To be very active but with few results (d) Very dynamic and hardworking Q.418. Achilles’ Heel SSC CGL Tier II (06/03/2023) (a) Irrelevant thing (b) Vulnerable point (c) Fast runner (d) Costly item Solutions :- Sol.417.(c) Running around in circles - to be very active but with few results. Sol.418.(b) www.ssccglpinnacle.com Download Pinnacle Exam Preparation App 476 Pinnacle Idioms Achilles’ Heel - vulnerable point. E.g.- Varun is trying to cut the body fat but desert is his Achilles’ Heel. SSC CGL 2022 Tier - 1 Q.419. In weal and woe SSC CGL 01/12/2022 (2nd Shift) (a) In sad and gloomy days (b) In happiness and good times (c) In prosperity and adversity (d) In despair and failure Q.420. He was murdered in cold blood. SSC CGL 01/12/2022 (3rd Shift) (a) in cold weather (b) deliberately (c) when blood was cold (d) regretfully Q.421. A skeleton in the cupboard SSC CGL 01/12/2022 (4th Shift) (a) A popular fact which is not hidden (b) A popular fact to be kept secret (c) An embarrassing fact not to be kept secret (d) An embarrassing fact to be kept secret Q.422. Fly into a passion SSC CGL 01/12/2022 (4th Shift) (a) To be aggressive at times (b) To become aggressive often (c) To become angry suddenly (d) To be always angry Q.423. Mr. Raghav racked his brain , but couldn't think where he had left the book. SSC CGL 02/12/2022 (2nd Shift) (a) thought very hard (b) had a series of consecutive thoughts (c) knew it, but couldn't quite remember it (d) thought he had heard something before Q.424. By the end of the football match, feelings had reached fever pitch . SSC CGL 02/12/2022 (4th Shift) (a) in or to many places (b) to get so strong that one cannot control them (c) be extremely serious and worrying (d) start well Q.425. Cut a poor ?gure SSC CGL 03/12/2022 (3rd Shift) (a) In a poor state (b) To put a good impression (c) To put a bad impression (d) Bad physical form Q.426. “Just add a bit of cheese to your pasta and Bob’s your uncle!” Reena suggested to me over dinner last night. SSC CGL 05/12/2022 (1st Shift) (a) It becomes easily and quickly achievable (b) It changes the appearance (c) It ruins everything (d) It changes nothing Q.427. Select the most appropriate idiom that can substitute the italicised words in the given sentence. He was sacked from his job because of a grave error on his part. SSC CGL 05/12/2022 (3rd Shift) (a) raining cats and dogs (b) minding one’s p’s and q’s (c) picking holes in one’s cot (d) Himalayan blunder Q.428. The announcement of the new tourism policy of the government has made some people excited or interested . SSC CGL 05/12/2022 (4th Shift) (a) Pull out all the stops (b) Run around in circles (c) Quicken the pulse (d) Reach for the moon Q.429. Select the most appropriate idiom that can substitute the italicised words in the given sentence. Some people still feel that they have very little freedom to be innovative in their work. SSC CGL 06/12/2022 (1st Shift) (a) elbow room (b) an old lady (c) an old head on young shoulders (d) to make a pile Q.430. When the war breaks out, all the war mongering social media activists become yellow bellies . SSC CGL 06/12/2022 (2nd Shift) (a) Zealots (b) Cowards (c) Sceptics (d) Upset stomachs Q.431. A rolling stone gathers no moss SSC CGL 06/12/2022 (3rd Shift) (a) A person who settles for a short time and runs from place to place, enjoying his freedom (b) A person who does not settle anywhere for a short time, and is always searching for gold (c) A person who settles for a long time and leads a boring and useless Life (d) A person who does not settle in one place for a long time, does not gain wealth, name or fame Q.432. Select the most appropriate option to ?ll in the blank. The great director Satyajit Ray after receiving the Honorary Academic Award from Audrey Hepburn ,_____in his Kolkata home. SSC CGL 06/12/2022 (3rd Shift) (a) breathed his last (b) nipped in the bud (c) kept the ball rolling (d) dug the grave Q.433. Take something at face value SSC CGL 07/12/2022 (2nd Shift) (a) Accept something as it looks without thinking about whether it might, in fact,not be quite what it appears (b) According to the appearance of something (c) Not laugh or change your expression even though you want to laugh (d) Show that you do not like something by making an unpleasant expression Q.434. Cudgel one’s brain SSC CGL 08/12/2022 (1st Shift) (a) Thinking about a debate (b) To think hard (c) Not to think (d) To overthink Q.435. Select the most appropriate option to ?ll in the blank. One has to be persistent in studies if he/she wants to get his/her dream job. Success will remain unattainable if one studies ________. SSC CGL 08/12/2022 (1st Shift) (a) root and branch (b) the three R’s (c) in ups and downs (d) by ?ts and starts Q.436. I bought some extra copies from the stationery shop. These may come in handy during exams. SSC CGL 08/12/2022 (2nd Shift) (a) Be useful (b) Cause trouble (c) Be sold (d) Bring luck Q.437. Select the most appropriate option to ?ll in the blank. One has to ________the risks associated with global warming. SSC CGL 08/12/2022 (2nd Shift) (a) cook in mind (b) bear in mind (c) take in mind (d) break in mind Q.438. Someone’s heart is in the right place SSC CGL 08/12/2022 (3rd Shift) (a) Suddenly feel so excited or frightened that your heart beats faster (b) Change your opinion or the way you www.ssccglpinnacle.com Download Pinnacle Exam Preparation App 477 Page 5 Pinnacle Idioms Sol.360.(a) Food for thought - something to think about Sol.361.(a) In the heat of the moment - At time when you cannot think carefully Sol.362.(c) crossed the Rubicon - made an irreversible change, that will greatly impact his life Sol.363.(b) Ethnic Cleansing - Killing of a certain ethnic or religious group on a massive scale. E.g.- During the con?ict, the region witnessed the horrifying act of ethnic cleansing, with countless innocent lives lost. Sol.364.(d) Got this game in the bag - Won this game certainly Sol.365.(c) Fixed in one's ways - Not willing or wanting to change from your normal way of doing something. E.g. - He is ?xed in his ways. He always follows the same procedure in order to complete the projects. Sol.366.(a) Cold ?sh - A person lacking in sympathy E.g. - Ashish is a cold ?sh because he barely helps anyone in pain. Sol.367.(a) Go bananas - to become excited or angry E.g.- She'll go bananas when you tell her the news. Sol.368.(a) To pull your weight - to do your full share of work E.g.- In group projects, everyone must pull their weight and contribute equally for success. Sol.369.(a) Scraping the bottom of the barrel - selecting from the last or worst of the resources left. E.g.- They had to scrape the bottom of the barrel to ?nd someone willing to do the job. Sol.370.(a) Greek to her - not understood by her Sol.371.(c) Be at a crossroads - To make a very important decision E.g. - After completing her education, she found herself at a crossroads, unsure of which career path to pursue. Sol.372.(d) To pick holes in someone's coat - to ?nd fault with someone. E.g.- She constantly ?nds faults in his work, no matter how much effort he puts in. Sol.373.(a) jumping in with both feet - coming to conclusions too quickly Sol.374.(c) Rust bucket - A vehicle that is old or almost broken E.g. - I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw him driving that old rust bucket of a car. Sol.375.(a) Hit the hay - To go to bed E.g. - After a long day at work, I was exhausted and decided to hit the hay early. Sol.376.(c) A taste of his own medicine - when you are mistreated the same way you mistreat others Sol.377.(d) A broth of a boy - a lively, energetic young person. E.g.- He's a broth of a boy, always full of energy and mischief. Sol.378.(d) To eat crow - To admit that one is wrong E.g. - When the weatherman predicted sunshine but it rained all day, he had to eat crow for his inaccurate forecast. Sol.379.(d) A drop in a bucket - insigni?cant compared to the required amount. Sol.380.(c) Long in the tooth - To be old, often too old to do something. E.g.- She's still a great dancer, but she's getting a little long in the tooth. SSC CHSL 2022 Tier - 1 Q.381. A shot in the dark. SSC CHSL 09/03/2023 (2nd Shift) (a) Shooting in the night (b) Randomly doing something, the outcome of which is unknown (c) Ablind man's cane (d) Looking at the stars Q.382. A Bull market SSC CHSL 09/03/2023 (3rd Shift) (a) A fertile ?eld (b) A market where cattle is traded (c) To boast (d) Market where prices are rising Q.383. To shake in one's shoes SSC CHSL 09/03/2023 (4th Shift) (a) To be afraid (b) To leave no remark (c) An unpleasant scenario (d) To fail to understand Q.384. Slack off SSC CHSL 10/03/2023 (2nd Shift) (a) To understand a hidden meaning (b) To ease pressure on something (c) To make most effort (d) To be very rude Q.385. Pig in a poke SSC CHSL 10/03/2023 (2nd Shift) (a) To bring something to an end (b) A brave man amongst all the cowards (c) Something that is bought without examining properly (d) To obstruct someone's work Q.386. Ace in the hole SSC CHSL 10/03/2023 (3rd Shift) (a) To create noisy disturbances so that competitors are unable to work. (b) A major advantage that one keeps hidden until an ideal time. (c) To attempt to do the impossible. (d) To suffer an injury on the lower body. Q.387. For old time's sake SSC CHSL 10/03/2023 (4th Shift) (a) To consider the options (b) Deliberately stop someone (c) To be friends with an old person (d) Because of sentimental memories of the past Q.388. Water under the bridge SSC CHSL 13/03/2023 (1st Shift) (a) To be very sick (b) Anything from the past that isn’t signi?cant or important anymore. (c) A paranormal sense that allows you to communicate with the dead. (d) someone else who takes the blame. Q.389. Give cold shoulder SSC CHSL 13/03/2023 (4th Shift) (a) Start doing something before the appropriate time (b) Be guiltless (c) Think only of one thing (d) Ignore, avoid or be unfriendly towards someone Q.390. To twiddle one's thumbs SSC CHSL 13/03/2023 (4th Shift) (a) To be idle (b) To play safe (c) To waste one's resources (d) To show no mercy Q.391. Armed to the teeth SSC CHSL 14/03/2023 (1st Shift) (a) Fully armed, having many weapons (b) Different attacking techniques (c) Safeguard oneself in every possible way (d) To have no weapon to ?ght Q.392. To sleep like a dog SSC CHSL 14/03/2023 (1st Shift) (a) To be less mindful (b) To be insomniac (c) To sleep soundly (d) To make noise while sleeping Q.393. Apropos of nothing www.ssccglpinnacle.com Download Pinnacle Exam Preparation App 474 Pinnacle Idioms SSC CHSL 14/03/2023 (2nd Shift) (a) Any di?cult situation or obstacle (b) To be enraged (c) Almost everything and anything has been included (d) Having no relevance to any previous discussion or situation Q.394. Neck of the woods SSC CHSL 14/03/2023 (4th Shift) (a) Neighbourhood (b) Barren land (c) Valley (d) Highways Q.395. Zero tolerance SSC CHSL 15/03/2023 (1st Shift) (a) To detect someone in the group is betraying the others (b) Riding in the front passenger seat of a car (c) To escape and not have to pay (d) A policy of not allowing any violations of a rule or law Q.396. To bridge the gap SSC CHSL 15/03/2023 (1st Shift) (a) To reduce differences and reconcile (b) To push people apart (c) To mend a broken bridge (d) To slander someone Q.397. High and dry SSC CHSL 15/03/2023 (4th Shift) (a) Abandoned (b) Occasionally (c) Perplexed (d) Failed Q.398. The whole ball of wax SSC CHSL 15/03/2023 (4th Shift) (a) Everything (b) Sagacious (c) Meagre (d) Complete disaster Q.399. Method to my madness SSC CHSL 16/03/2023 (1st Shift) (a) Someone who is unpredictable and can cause damage if not kept in check. (b) To get someone drunk. (c) To state a fact so that there are no doubts or objections. (d) Strange or crazy actions that appear meaningless but in the end are done for a good reason. Q.400. To lay someone by the heels SSC CHSL 16/03/2023 (2nd Shift) (a) To con?ne somebody in prison (b) To gain support (c) To praise someone (d) To force someone for something Q.401. To make one's mark SSC CHSL 16/03/2023 (2nd Shift) (a) To prove a point (b) To attain success (c) To make no effort (d) To be indifferent Q.402. Have people rolling in the aisles SSC CHSL 16/03/2023 (3rd Shift) (a) To use false promises to pull people on one's side (b) Make an audience laugh uncontrollably (c) To have a dispute with someone (d) Willing to do something immediately Q.403. To breast the tape SSC CHSL 16/03/2023 (4th Shift) (a) To shut someone's mouth (b) To create problems (c) To bring joy (d) To win a race Q.404. Good grief SSC CHSL 17/03/2023 (1st Shift) (a) To dig a hole (b) To be very systematic (c) To try everything possible (d) An expression of surprise or Frustration Q.405. To jump out of one's skin SSC CHSL 17/03/2023 (1st Shift) (a) To argue with someone (b) To feel immense pain (c) To show one's real side (d) To be extremely surprised Q.406. Penny wise and pound foolish SSC CHSL 17/03/2023 (2nd Shift) (a) Careless with large amounts, but not small (b) To act like a fool (c) An intelligent person who behaves foolishly (d) Dissipating money without caring about consequences Q.407. Appeal to Caesar SSC CHSL 17/03/2023 (3rd Shift) (a) An authority given to a foolish person (b) To expect good from a wrong person (c) To live in a false reality (d) Appeal to the highest possible Authority Q.408. A bite at the cherry SSC CHSL 17/03/2023 (4th Shift) (a) A wrong move (b) An attempt or opportunity to do something (c) To have a leverage over someone (d) A dog bite Q.409. Save your breath SSC CHSL 20/03/2023 (1st Shift) (a) To make an effort that will be futile (b) To hold one's anger (c) To work hard (d) To be resentful Q.410. A beast of burden SSC CHSL 20/03/2023 (2nd Shift) (a) A liability (b) An animal that carries luggage (c) A person who works hardly (d) A violent man Q.411. Cast someone adrift SSC CHSL 20/03/2023 (3rd Shift) (a) To leave someone without any support or purpose (b) To change plan suddenly (c) Call someone repeatedly (d) To blame someone for One's mistakes Q.412. To take the veil SSC CHSL 20/03/2023 (4th Shift) (a) To help someone (b) To become a nun (c) To take a responsibility (d) To show interest Q.413. To the manner born SSC CHSL 20/03/2023 (4th Shift) (a) To have high manners (b) To do something as though it is coming naturally (c) To be sophisticated (d) To give a ride to someone Q.414. Be my guest SSC CHSL 21/03/2023 (1st Shift) (a) Please do it (b) Stop, don't go ahead (c) Be with me (d) Come with me Q.415. To have a nodding acquaintance SSC CHSL 21/f03/2023 (2nd Shift) (a) To have a great experience (b) To neglect all the parameters (c) Know somebody/something slightly (d) To have nothing in common Q.416. The whys and wherefores SSC CHSL 21/03/2023 (4th Shift) (a) References (b) Circumstances (c) Requirements (d) Reasons Solutions :- Sol.381.(b) A shot in the dark - Randomly doing something, the outcome of which is unknown. E.g. - Ram took a shot in the dark when teacher asked him for trigonometric formulas. Sol.382.(d) A Bull market - Market where prices are rising E.g. - From April 2003 to January 2008, the Bombay Stock Exchange Index in India was in a bull market trend, rising from 2,900 points to 21,000 points. Sol.383.(a) To shake in one's shoes - To be afraid E.g. Harry was shaking in his shoes when he saw the ghost. Sol.384.(b) Slack off - to ease pressure on something. E.g.- Do not slack off in your studies. Sol.385.(c) Pig in a poke - Something www.ssccglpinnacle.com Download Pinnacle Exam Preparation App 475 Pinnacle Idioms that is bought without examining properly E.g.- Be careful about buying that old car. It might turn out to be a pig in a poke. Sol.386.(b) Ace in the hole - A major advantage that one keeps hidden until an ideal time . E.g.- The prosecutor had an ace in the hole: an eyewitness. Sol.387.(d) For old time's sake - Because of sentimental memories of the past E.g.- Let’s go back to village for old time’s sake. Sol.388.(b) Water under the bridge - Anything from the past that isn’t signi?cant or important anymore. Yes, we did have our disagreements, but that's water under the bridge. Sol.389.(d) Give cold shoulder - Ignore, avoid or be unfriendly towards someone E.g. I fought with my cousin, and he is now giving me the cold shoulder. Sol.390.(a) To twiddle one's thumbs - To be idle. E.g. I arrived early for the meeting so I was twiddling my thumbs for half an hour. Sol.391.(a) Armed to the teeth - Fully armed, having many weapons E.g. The police were armed to the teeth. Sol.392.(c) To sleep like a dog - To sleep soundly E.g. He slept like a dog, sixteen hours a day, rising to eat and smoke, and then falling back in his bunk, where he coiled himself very much like a hibernating bear. Sol.393.(d) Apropos of nothing - Having no relevance to any previous discussion or situation. E.g . So, apropos of nothing, I need to ask you about one last thing. Sol.394.(a) Neck of the woods - Neighbourhood E.g - I haven't been in this neck of the woods for years. Sol.395.(d) Zero tolerance - A policy of not allowing any violations of a rule or law E.g. I need zero tolerance in the recruitment process. Sol.396.(a) To bridge the gap - To reduce differences and reconcile E.g. The idea was to bridge the gap between citizens and the Union's institutions. Sol.397.(a) High and dry - Abandoned E.g - They pulled out of the deal at the last minute leaving us high and dry. Sol.398.(a) The whole ball of wax - everything related to a particular situation; the whole thing. E.g - He came back from Chicago with the contract for the whole ball of wax. Sol.399.(d) Method to my madness - Strange or crazy actions that appear meaningless but in the end are done for a good reason. E.g. He keeps talking to himself loudly, but he insists there is a method in his madness. Sol.400.(a) To lay someone by the heels - To con?ne somebody in prison. E.g. Superior forces laid the invaders by the heels. Sol.401.(b) To make one's mark - To attain success. E.g. He’s only been here four days but he’s already made his mark. Sol.402.(b) Have people rolling in the aisles - Make an audience laugh uncontrollably. E.g. The comedian made the audience rolling in the aisles. Sol.403.(d) To breast the tape - To win a race E.g.- Goutam is able to sprint ahead and breast the tape. Sol.404.(d) Good grief - An expression of surprise or frustration E.g. Oh God, good grief we are again stuck in a tra?c jam. Sol.405.(d) To jump out of one's skin - To be extremely surprised E.g. My friends made me jump out of my skin on my birthday. Sol.406.(a) Penny wise and pound foolish - Careless with large amounts, but not small. E.g- someone who will drive across town to save ?ve cents a gallon on gasoline but just recently purchased a BMW that he or she cannot afford could be said to be “penny wise and pound foolish.” Sol.407.(d) Appeal to Caesar - Appeal to the highest possible authority E.g. Paul appealed to Caesar for justice. Sol.408.(b) A bite at the cherry - An attempt or opportunity to do something. E.g. I got a bite at the cherry after my ?rst attempt at the task. Sol.409.(a) Save your breath - To make an effort that will be futile E.g. If you tell someone to save their breath, you mean that they should not bother saying something, because you will not agree to it or you do not want to hear it. Sol.410.(b) A beast of burden - An animal that carries luggage E.g. One beast of burden is not enough to pull the cart. Get another one. Sol.411.(a) Cast someone adrift - To leave someone without any support or purpose E.g. His parents cut her adrift after they found drugs in his room. Sol.412.(b) To take the veil - To become a nun E.g. The young woman took the veil after her ?ance died. Sol.413.(b) T o the manner born - To do something as though it is coming naturally E.g. She took to her new life as to the manner born. Sol.414.(a) Be my guest - Please do it E.g. Do you mind if I use your phone? sure, be my guest. Sol.415.(c) To have a nodding acquaintance - Know somebody / something slightly E.g. I have a nodding acquaintance with Jack’s novels. Sol.416.(d) The whys and wherefores - Reasons E.g She explained the whys and the wherefores of the sudden price increase. SSC CGL 2022 Tier - 2 Q.417. The team members seem to be running around in circles. SSC CGL Tier II (03/03/2023) (a) To be extremely successful (b) Hardly any time to breathe (c) To be very active but with few results (d) Very dynamic and hardworking Q.418. Achilles’ Heel SSC CGL Tier II (06/03/2023) (a) Irrelevant thing (b) Vulnerable point (c) Fast runner (d) Costly item Solutions :- Sol.417.(c) Running around in circles - to be very active but with few results. Sol.418.(b) www.ssccglpinnacle.com Download Pinnacle Exam Preparation App 476 Pinnacle Idioms Achilles’ Heel - vulnerable point. E.g.- Varun is trying to cut the body fat but desert is his Achilles’ Heel. SSC CGL 2022 Tier - 1 Q.419. In weal and woe SSC CGL 01/12/2022 (2nd Shift) (a) In sad and gloomy days (b) In happiness and good times (c) In prosperity and adversity (d) In despair and failure Q.420. He was murdered in cold blood. SSC CGL 01/12/2022 (3rd Shift) (a) in cold weather (b) deliberately (c) when blood was cold (d) regretfully Q.421. A skeleton in the cupboard SSC CGL 01/12/2022 (4th Shift) (a) A popular fact which is not hidden (b) A popular fact to be kept secret (c) An embarrassing fact not to be kept secret (d) An embarrassing fact to be kept secret Q.422. Fly into a passion SSC CGL 01/12/2022 (4th Shift) (a) To be aggressive at times (b) To become aggressive often (c) To become angry suddenly (d) To be always angry Q.423. Mr. Raghav racked his brain , but couldn't think where he had left the book. SSC CGL 02/12/2022 (2nd Shift) (a) thought very hard (b) had a series of consecutive thoughts (c) knew it, but couldn't quite remember it (d) thought he had heard something before Q.424. By the end of the football match, feelings had reached fever pitch . SSC CGL 02/12/2022 (4th Shift) (a) in or to many places (b) to get so strong that one cannot control them (c) be extremely serious and worrying (d) start well Q.425. Cut a poor ?gure SSC CGL 03/12/2022 (3rd Shift) (a) In a poor state (b) To put a good impression (c) To put a bad impression (d) Bad physical form Q.426. “Just add a bit of cheese to your pasta and Bob’s your uncle!” Reena suggested to me over dinner last night. SSC CGL 05/12/2022 (1st Shift) (a) It becomes easily and quickly achievable (b) It changes the appearance (c) It ruins everything (d) It changes nothing Q.427. Select the most appropriate idiom that can substitute the italicised words in the given sentence. He was sacked from his job because of a grave error on his part. SSC CGL 05/12/2022 (3rd Shift) (a) raining cats and dogs (b) minding one’s p’s and q’s (c) picking holes in one’s cot (d) Himalayan blunder Q.428. The announcement of the new tourism policy of the government has made some people excited or interested . SSC CGL 05/12/2022 (4th Shift) (a) Pull out all the stops (b) Run around in circles (c) Quicken the pulse (d) Reach for the moon Q.429. Select the most appropriate idiom that can substitute the italicised words in the given sentence. Some people still feel that they have very little freedom to be innovative in their work. SSC CGL 06/12/2022 (1st Shift) (a) elbow room (b) an old lady (c) an old head on young shoulders (d) to make a pile Q.430. When the war breaks out, all the war mongering social media activists become yellow bellies . SSC CGL 06/12/2022 (2nd Shift) (a) Zealots (b) Cowards (c) Sceptics (d) Upset stomachs Q.431. A rolling stone gathers no moss SSC CGL 06/12/2022 (3rd Shift) (a) A person who settles for a short time and runs from place to place, enjoying his freedom (b) A person who does not settle anywhere for a short time, and is always searching for gold (c) A person who settles for a long time and leads a boring and useless Life (d) A person who does not settle in one place for a long time, does not gain wealth, name or fame Q.432. Select the most appropriate option to ?ll in the blank. The great director Satyajit Ray after receiving the Honorary Academic Award from Audrey Hepburn ,_____in his Kolkata home. SSC CGL 06/12/2022 (3rd Shift) (a) breathed his last (b) nipped in the bud (c) kept the ball rolling (d) dug the grave Q.433. Take something at face value SSC CGL 07/12/2022 (2nd Shift) (a) Accept something as it looks without thinking about whether it might, in fact,not be quite what it appears (b) According to the appearance of something (c) Not laugh or change your expression even though you want to laugh (d) Show that you do not like something by making an unpleasant expression Q.434. Cudgel one’s brain SSC CGL 08/12/2022 (1st Shift) (a) Thinking about a debate (b) To think hard (c) Not to think (d) To overthink Q.435. Select the most appropriate option to ?ll in the blank. One has to be persistent in studies if he/she wants to get his/her dream job. Success will remain unattainable if one studies ________. SSC CGL 08/12/2022 (1st Shift) (a) root and branch (b) the three R’s (c) in ups and downs (d) by ?ts and starts Q.436. I bought some extra copies from the stationery shop. These may come in handy during exams. SSC CGL 08/12/2022 (2nd Shift) (a) Be useful (b) Cause trouble (c) Be sold (d) Bring luck Q.437. Select the most appropriate option to ?ll in the blank. One has to ________the risks associated with global warming. SSC CGL 08/12/2022 (2nd Shift) (a) cook in mind (b) bear in mind (c) take in mind (d) break in mind Q.438. Someone’s heart is in the right place SSC CGL 08/12/2022 (3rd Shift) (a) Suddenly feel so excited or frightened that your heart beats faster (b) Change your opinion or the way you www.ssccglpinnacle.com Download Pinnacle Exam Preparation App 477 Pinnacle Idioms feel (c) Share secret worries with someone else (d) Someone is good even if they sometimes behave in a wrong manner Q.439. Down the tubes SSC CGL 08/12/2022 (4th Shift) (a) Minting money (b) Failing completely (c) Being informal (d) Going to swim Q.440. I begged him to reconsider my application, but he put his foot down . SSC CGL 09/12/2022 (1st Shift) (a) stamped his foot down (b) agreed to reconsider (c) refused to yield (d) did not run Q.441. Lose your marbles SSC CGL 09/12/2022 (4th Shift) (a) To go insane (b) To handle stress (c) To lower down anger (d) To be patient Q.442. The sailor tells great tales of adventure that you should take with a grain of salt . SSC CGL 12/12/2022 (2nd Shift) (a) Great admiration (b) Great patriotism (c) Not take too seriously (d) Be afraid to refrain from Q.443. Select the most appropriate idiom that can substitute the italicised words in the given sentence. My mother said, “Make consistent progress for success. ” SSC CGL 13/12/2022 (3rd Shift) (a) slow and steady (b) make a habit (c) in and outs (d) do’s and don’ts Q.444. I must tell you that it all went pear-shaped after you left the meeting in the middle. SSC CGL 13/12/2022 (4th Shift) (a) Went terribly wrong (b) Became very entertaining (c) Became tragic (d) Turned out ?ne Q.445. Select the idiom from the given options that gives the most appropriate meaning of the highlighted text in the following sentence. A village fair is a place that contains many interesting objects . People of all age groups eagerly wait for this. SSC CGL 13/12/2022 (4th Shift) (a) Road to Damascus (b) Ivory tower (c) Aladdin’s cave (d) Jewel in the crown Solutions :- Sol.419.(c) In weal and woe - in prosperity and adversity E.g.- Rahul is my best friend, I can count on him to be there in weal and woe. Sol.420.(b) In cold blood- deliberately. Sol.421.(d) A skeleton in the cupboard- an embarrassing fact to be kept secret. E.g.- On accepting the job, Rahul assured his employers that he had no skeletons in the cupboard. Sol.422.(c) Fly into a passion - to become angry suddenly. E.g.- The political leader ?ew into a passion on being asked about the scam. Sol.423.(a) thought very hard. ‘Racked his brain’ is a phrase that means to think very hard. The given sentence states that Mr. Raghav thought very hard, but couldn't think where he had left the book. Hence, ‘thought very hard’ is the most appropriate answer. Sol.424.(b) to get so strong that one cannot control them ‘Fever pitch’ is a phrase that means a state of extreme excitement. The given sentence states that by the end of the football match, feelings had reached a state of extreme excitement. Hence, ‘fever pitch’ is the most appropriate answer. Sol.425.(c) Cut a poor ?gure- to put a bad impression. E.g.- I cut a poor ?gure in my last show as it was an extempore. Sol.426.(a) Bob’s your uncle - it becomes easily and quickly achievable. Sol.427.(d) Himalayan blunder- a very serious mistake or error, grave error. Sol.428.(c) ‘Quicken the pulse’ is a phrase that means excited or interested. Sol.429.(a) Elbow room- little freedom. Sol.430.(b) Yellow bellies- cowards. E.g.- George is a yellow-bellied guy, don't send him on such a tough assignment. Sol.431.(d) A rolling stone gathers no moss- a person who does not settle in one place for a long time, does not gain wealth, name or fame. Sol.432.(a) breathed his last. ‘Breathed his last’ means to die. The given sentence states that the great director Satyajit Ray after receiving the Honorary Academic Award from Audrey Hepburn, died in his Kolkata home. Hence, ‘breathed his last’ is the most appropriate answer. Sol.433.(a) Take something at face value - accept something as it looks without thinking about whether it might, in fact, not be quite what it appears. E.g.- Udit seems very sweet but be careful of taking people at face value. Sol.434.(b) Cudgel one’s brain - to think hard. E.g.- Neha cudgelled her brains, trying to decide what had caused such a problem. Sol.435.(d) ‘By ?ts and starts’ means something happening with irregular intervals of action and inaction. The given sentence states that success will remain unattainable if one studies irregularly. Hence, ‘by ?ts and starts’ is the most appropriate answer. Sol.436.(a) Come in handy- be useful. Sol.437.(b) ‘Bear in mind’ means to remember a fact or circumstance and take it into account. The given sentence states that one has to take into account the risks associated with global warming. Hence, ‘bear in mind’ is the most appropriate answer. Sol.438.(d) Someone’s heart is in the right place - someone is good even if they sometimes behave in a wrong manner. Sol.439.(b) Down the tubes- failing completely. E.g.- All the hard work of Tushar for the project went down the tubes. Sol.440.(c) Put his foot down - refused to yield. Sol.441.(a) Lose your marbles- to go insane. E.g.- The defence lawyer seems to have lost his marbles as he is not handling the witnesses properly. Sol.442.(c) Take with a grain of salt- not take too seriously. Sol.443.(a) Slow and steady- make consistent progress for success. Sol.444.(a) Went pear shaped- went terribly wrong. Sol.445.(c) Aladdin’s cave - a place ?lled with a great number and variety of strange or precious items. www.ssccglpinnacle.com Download Pinnacle Exam Preparation App 478Read More
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