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Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold. a bolt from the blue 1). struck by thunder2). a piece of bad luck3). a flash of lighting4). a complete surprise |
| Answer» OPTION 4 is the RIGHT ANSWER | |
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Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold.Our school is within s stone s throw of the railway station.1). within a certain radius2). very far off3). at a short distance4). within a definite distance |
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Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold.Totake to one's heels1). to run off2). to show one's heels3). to turn around4). to walk leisurely |
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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.To spin one's wheels1). to take a chance2). to do a job quickly3). to narrate someone a confusing story4). to waste one's time |
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Answer» it from PREVIOUS year ssc papers, OPTION 4 is the right ANSWER |
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Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold.The piece of parental property has created bad blood between the two brothers.1). impure relation2). ill-matched temper3). active enmity4). bad parentage |
| Answer» RIGHT ANSWER is ACTIVE ENMITY | |
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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. an axe to grind 1). preparing for a fight2). to have a problem with something or someone3). some important task to do4). one's skill should always be practiced or their edge becomes blunt |
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Answer» to have a PROBLEM with SOMETHING or SOMEONE is the BEST SUITED |
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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.Have a blast.1). A party with very loud music2). To have peace amidst noise3). To have a lot of fun4). An explosion of happiness |
| Answer» OPTION 3 : - To have a LOT of FUN | |
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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.to chip on his shoulder1). to have huge responsibilities on one's shoulders2). uniform decorated with stars and medals3). wearing your battle scars like medals4). holding a grudge or grievance that readily provokes a fight |
| Answer» OPTION 4 is the correct ANSWER as PER the answer KEY | |
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Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold.He is putting the cart before the horse by purchasing furniture before buying a house.1). doing a thing in the wrong way2). doing a thing in the right3). committing a great crime4). doing things meticulously |
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In each of the questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and click the button corresponding to it.Pros and Cons1). Professionals2). Con artists3). Professionals and con artists4). Advantages and disadvantages |
| Answer» OPTION 4 is the RIGHT ANSWER | |
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Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold.I take exception to your statement that I am bad tempered.1). do not agree2). feel unhappy3). object4). feel angry |
| Answer» CORRECT ANSWER is: OBJECT | |
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Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold.Yeoman s service1). medical help2). excellent work3). social work4). hard work |
| Answer» HARD WORK : SEEMS CORRECT | |
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Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold.The bridge gave way under the heavy weight.1). collapsed2). endured3). withstood4). stooped |
| Answer» HELLO, COLLAPSED is CORRECT | |
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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.To kick the bucket1). to get angry2). to die3). to fall ill4). to get hurt |
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Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold.We should bury the hatchet and become friends.1). obtain2). influence friends3). make peace4). keep a secret |
| Answer» MAKE peace : - is correct HENCE OPTION 3 | |
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Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold.The Manager doctored the accounts of the company .1). to make changes in account books2). to clear the doctors bill3). to verify accounts in detail4). to manipulate the accounts |
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Answer» it from previous year SSC papers, OPTION 4 is the RIGHT answer |
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Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold.To face the music1). to be greeted rudely2). to be offered warm hospitality3). to enjoy a music programme4). to bear the consequences |
| Answer» ANSWER for this QUESTION is OPTION 4 | |
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Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold.The poet drew on his fancy not his knowledge of nature, when he wrote his poem on birds.1). his understanding2). Used his knowledge3). Used his imagination4). Used his skill |
| Answer» ANSWER for this QUESTION is OPTION 3 | |
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Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold.The carefully worked-out plan fell through because of an unexpected event.1). came out successfully2). had a steep fall3). was shattered4). failed |
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Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold.Status quo1). unchanged position2). excellent place3). unbreakable statue4). long queue |
| Answer» HELLO, UNCHANGED POSITION is CORRECT | |
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Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold.Yesterday in a collision between truck and a car he had a close shave.1). maintain clenliness2). remove the entire hair3). a narrow escape4). close relations |
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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.Back to square one1). Remembering one's past makes one humble2). To be back to where one started, with no progress having been made3). To become friends once again with a person with whom you had a fight4). To apologize for one's past actions |
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Answer» Right ANSWER for this QUESTION is To be back to where ONE started, with no PROGRESS having been made |
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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.at the drop of a hat1). to challenge someone2). to give up very easily3). to pick a fight for small reasons4). without hesitation or good reason |
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Answer» it from PREVIOUS year ssc PAPERS, option 4 is the RIGHT answer |
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In each of the questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and click the button corresponding to it.For keeps1). Himself2). Away3). Forever4). Hid |
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Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold.The news of the accident came as a bolt from the blue.1). something unexpected2). something unpleasant3). something horrible4). something unexpected and un- pleasant |
| Answer» SOMETHING unexpected and UN- PLEASANT is the best SUITED | |
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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.Chink in one's armour1). A spotless shield tells that the person has not yet fought any war2). A small crack if not repaired will break the shield3). An area of vulnerability4). One's primary defence system against loss or injury |
| Answer» CORRECT ANSWER is: OPTION 3 | |
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Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold.He is not in the good books of his boss.1). a lover of good books2). in favour with3). not of the same opinion as4). as good as |
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Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold.The sailors nailed their colours to their mast .1). put up a colourful mast2). refused to climb down3). took over the ship4). decided to abandon the ship |
| Answer» REFUSED to CLIMB down | |
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Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold.To call it a day1). to conclude proceedings2). to initiate proceedings3). to work through the day4). None of the above |
| Answer» NONE of the above : SEEMS CORRECT | |
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In each of the questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and click the button corresponding to it.Under a cloud1). Sheltered from the sun2). Under suspicion3). Out in the open4). Get wet |
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In each of the questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and click the button corresponding to it.Feather in one's cap1). Discrimination2). A new and additional distinction3). Hunting4). Bird watching |
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Answer» This QUESTION was asked some where in previous YEAR papers of SSC, and CORRECT ANSWER was option 2 |
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Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold. to move heaven and earth1). to cause an earthquake2). to try everything possible3). to pray to all Gods4). to travel in a rocket |
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Answer» it from PREVIOUS YEAR ssc papers, to TRY everything possible is the right ANSWER |
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Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold.All his ventures went to the winds.1). dissipated2). spread all over3). got speed of the winds4). became well-known |
| Answer» BECAME well-known SEEMS CORRECT. | |
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Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold.In the securities scam, the national credibility was at stake.1). on trial2). under pressure3). in danger4). challenged |
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Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold.It is evident from the ministers statement that heads will roll in the Secretariat1). Transfers will take place2). Heads will be cut off3). People will die4). Dismissals will occur |
| Answer» OPTION 1 is the RIGHT ANSWER | |
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Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold. Rack and ruin1). successful2). debt3). destroyed4). ransacked |
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Answer» This QUESTION was ASKED some where in PREVIOUS YEAR papers of ssc, and correct answer was option 3 |
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Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold.Very ambitious people do not like to rest on their laurels .1). Tobe unhappy2). To be motivated3). To be impatient4). To be complacent |
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Answer» I am not SURE, MAY be To be COMPLACENT is CORRECT |
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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.The ball is in your court1). It is up to you to make the next move2). You have got a fantastic opportunity3). You will be blamed for crimes that you have not committed4). You have been put into a dilemma. |
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Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold.Deepak did not care for his family , he wanted to gather roses only.1). to save money miserly2). to paint a rosy picture of the past.3). to seek all enjoyments of life4). to obtain fame by hardwork |
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Answer» I have read it SOMEWHERE to seek all ENJOYMENTS of LIFE is CORRECT |
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Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold.His position in the company was on the brink of disaster.1). at the top of2). at the point of3). on the side of4). on the back of |
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Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold.The failure of crops in sucesssive years put the farmer in a tight corner .1). in a closed room2). in a small field3). in a difficult situation4). in a meadow |
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Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold.Gopi works by fits and starts .1). consistently2). irregularly3). in high spirits4). enthusiastically |
| Answer» ANSWER for this QUESTION is OPTION 2 | |
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Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold.People like her, who are salt of the earth , are difficult to find.1). dedicated to better the world.2). good, honest and ideal3). extraordinary4). one with the common folk |
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Answer» it from PREVIOUS year ssc PAPERS, option 2 is the RIGHT answer |
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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.Actions speak louder than words1). Achievers are better than those who talk big2). No action can compensate for saying bad words3). A pen is mightier than a sword4). What someone does mean more than what they say they will do |
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Answer» I THINK What SOMEONE does MEAN more than what they SAY they will do is RIGHT |
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Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold. In the long run1). Permanently2). Universally3). Occasionally4). Ultimately |
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Answer» This question was ASKED some where in PREVIOUS year papers of SSC, and CORRECT answer was OPTION 4 |
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Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold.By fair means or foul1). without using common sense2). without difficulty3). in any way, honest or dishonest4). having been instigated |
| Answer» CORRECT ANSWER is: in any WAY, HONEST or DISHONEST | |
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Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold.To die in harness1). premeditated murder2). dying young in an accident3). to die while in service4). to be taken by surprise |
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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.To bite the dust1). To be killed2). To fall down3). To be dirt poor4). To get dirty |
| Answer» OPTION 1 is the RIGHT ANSWER | |
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Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold.It is difficult to have a sensible discussion with her as she files off at a tangent .1). gets carried away2). starts discussing something irrelevant3). loses her temper easily4). does not really understand anything |
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Answer» This question was ASKED some where in PREVIOUS year papers of SSC, and correct answer was STARTS discussing something IRRELEVANT |
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Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold.The saint's life was an open book .1). an uncomplicated one2). one that held no secrets3). an example to all4). an interesting biography |
| Answer» OPTION 2 is the ANSWER | |