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Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold.You cannot throw dust into my eyes .1). terrify me2). cheat me3). abuse me4). hurt me |
| Answer» CORRECT ANSWER is: CHEAT me | |
| 52. |
Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold.Indians are going places in the field of software technology.1). going abroad2). going to spaces3). talented and successful4). friendly and amicable |
| Answer» TALENTED and SUCCESSFUL : option 3 is the correct ANSWER | |
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Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold.The luxury car that they boughtturned out to be a white elephant 1). a rare article2). useful mode of transport3). costly or troublesome possession4). a proud possession |
| Answer» OPTION option 3 is the CORRECT ANSWER | |
| 54. |
Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold.The young and the old sat cheek by jowl in the large audience.1). very near2). very far3). tongue tied4). irritated |
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Answer» This question was asked some where in previous year PAPERS of SSC, and correct ANSWER was very near |
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| 55. |
Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold.He didn' t tell me directly, but reading between the lines, I think he is riot happy with them1). reading slowly and haltingly2). understanding the sense rather than the actual words3). understanding the meaning of words and not the sense4). reading superficially |
| Answer» UNDERSTANDING the SENSE RATHER than the ACTUAL WORDS | |
| 56. |
Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold.The student is on the verge of breakdown.1). on the brink of2). at the outset of3). in the midst of4). at the risk of |
| Answer» OPTION 1 : SEEMS CORRECT | |
| 57. |
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.Once in a blue moon1). Very rarely2). Common3). Predictable4). Ordinary |
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Answer» This QUESTION was ASKED some where in PREVIOUS year PAPERS of ssc, and correct ANSWER was Very rarely |
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| 58. |
Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold.Even though the new clerk was given a difficult task, he remained cool as a cucumber.1). not nervous or emotional2). caught cold3). was happy4). was scared |
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Answer» it from previous YEAR ssc papers, OPTION 1 is the right ANSWER |
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| 59. |
Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold.Build castles in the air1). waste time2). daydream3). build houses4). work hard |
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Answer» This question was ASKED some where in previous year papers of ssc, and CORRECT ANSWER was DAYDREAM |
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| 60. |
Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold. To play second fiddle .1). to reduce the importance of one's senior2). take a subordinate role3). to do back scat driving4). to be happy, cheerful and healthy |
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| 61. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.curiosity killed the cat1). a person who constantly keeps asking questions is avoided by everybody2). everybody has a fatal weakness3). being inquisitive about other people's affairs may get you into trouble4). everyone feels like killing a nagging person |
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| 62. |
Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold.The criminal was pardoned at eleventh hourjust as the was about to be hanged.1). at eleven o' clock2). suddenly3). at the very last moment4). at midnight |
| Answer» CORRECT ANSWER is: OPTION 3 | |
| 63. |
Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold.Red-letter day1). a colourful day2). fatal day3). happy and significant day4). hapless day |
| Answer» OPTION 3 is the RIGHT ANSWER | |
| 64. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.Wild goose chase1). A hopeless search for something unattainable2). An adventurous trip full of surprises3). To waste a lot of time and effort for small returns4). To have fun doing a certain task |
| Answer» CORRECT answer is: A HOPELESS SEARCH for SOMETHING unattainable | |
| 65. |
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.Beggar description1). Cannot be described2). Something described by a beggar3). A poor account of something4). A description of a beggar |
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Answer» it from PREVIOUS YEAR SSC papers, Cannot be described is the RIGHT answer |
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| 66. |
Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold.To beat a retreat 1). towithdraw In defeat or humiliation2). to withdraw after scoring a victory3). to march back after a ceremonious parade4). to run away in fear |
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| 67. |
Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold.His speech fell short on theaudience.1). had no effect2). moved the audience3). impressed the audience4). was quite short |
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| 68. |
Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold.I expect my friends to stand by me.1). Energise2). Support3). Accompany4). Release |
| Answer» RIGHT ANSWER for this QUESTION is OPTION 2 | |
| 69. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.Tie the knot1). To put yourself into a problem2). To make fateful decision3). To sign the deal4). To get married |
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| 70. |
Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold.To flog a dead horse1). to whip a dead horse2). to attempt to do the impossible3). waste one's efforts4). to take advantage of a weakness |
| Answer» HELLO, to ATTEMPT to do the IMPOSSIBLE is CORRECT | |
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Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold.His arguments cut no ice with me .1). had no influence on me2). did not hurt me3). did not benefit me4). did not make me proud |
| Answer» RIGHT ANSWER is had no INFLUENCE on me | |
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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.Fish out of water1). Dehydrated2). Comfortable position3). An uncomfortable position4). Fish in an aquarium |
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Answer» An UNCOMFORTABLE POSITION : - OPTION 3 |
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| 73. |
Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold.On Second thoughts she refused tto accept his invitation .1). On reconsidering2). reviewing leisurely3). moral grounds4). seeing his brashness |
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Answer» On RECONSIDERING : OPTION 1 is the CORRECT ANSWER |
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| 74. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.Discretion is the greater part of valour1). malady2). cure3). elixir4). nostrum |
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Answer» This QUESTION was asked some where in PREVIOUS year papers of SSC, and CORRECT ANSWER was option 1 |
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| 75. |
Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold.He lays out fifty percent of his income on bonds and shares1). allots2). distributes3). donates4). spends |
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| 76. |
Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold.He is not a good lawyer but he has the gift of the gab .1). He can talk very fast.2). He can speak very well.3). He has a good voice.4). He can pretend convincingly. |
| Answer» CORRECT ANSWER is: He can PRETEND CONVINCINGLY. | |
| 77. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.great minds think alike1). it is said when two people have the same opinion2). it is said when clever people think rationally3). since there is only one truth , the great philosophers have reached on similar conclusions4). scientists and philosophers easily become friends |
| Answer» OPTION 1 : SEEMS CORRECT | |
| 78. |
Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold."" Don't try to throw dust into my eyes . You will not succeed."""1). You should not try to blind me with dust.2). I know how to protect my eyes.3). I will not let you blind me with dust4). "? Don't try to mislead or confuse me.""" |
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| 79. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.to go for broke1). to risk everything in an all-out effort2). failure in relationship or partnership3). losing all money in an effort to revive a failing business4). to start again after failing in a business |
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Answer» to risk EVERYTHING in an all-out EFFORT : - is CORRECT hence OPTION 1 |
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| 80. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.fixed in one's ways1). not wanting to change how one does things2). one will succeed if one does not change thier path3). trapped in a particular unpleasant situation4). a dilemma of two different paths |
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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.down to the wire1). removing the bondage that is keeping one down2). the last second before the bomb explodes3). to denote a situation whose outcome is not decided until the very last minute4). finishing all of one's resources to the last penny |
| Answer» OPTION 3 is the RIGHT ANSWER | |
| 82. |
Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold.The present manner of delimitation has been done in gerry mandering way .1). in a legal and constitutional manner.2). in a judicial and fair way3). In a manipulative and unfair way4). in a dictative manner like the Germans. |
| Answer» OPTION 3 is the ANSWER | |
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Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold.I can finish the work by myself but she always tries to be a backseat driver .1). person who misjudge others2). person who wants to do things by herself3). person who falsely accuses others4). person who gives unwanted advice |
| Answer» ANSWER for this QUESTION is OPTION 4 | |
| 84. |
Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold.The new manager ruled the roost to every one.1). exercised authority2). rushed through work3). got paid very handsomely4). created good impression |
| Answer» OPTION 1 is the ANSWER | |
| 85. |
Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold. was plain sailing 1). was very easy2). was complicated3). was competitive4). was uncomfortable |
| Answer» ANSWER for this QUESTION is was very EASY | |
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Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold." took to her heels "1). bent down2). ran off3). kicked off her shoes4). rubbed her heels |
| Answer» OPTION 2 is the ANSWER | |
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Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold. to take someone for a ride1). to give a ride to someone2). to deceive someone3). to be indifferent4). to disclose a secret |
| Answer» OPTION 2 is the RIGHT ANSWER | |
| 88. |
Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold.a red letter day1). an unimportant day2). a festival occasion3). an important day4). an insignificant occasion |
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| 89. |
Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold.I am done for .1). ruined2). rewarded3). answered4). questioned |
| Answer» RUINED : - OPTION 1 | |
| 90. |
Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold.They got on well with each other the moment they met.1). had an agreement2). had a misunderstanding3). had a friendly relationship4). fell in love |
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Answer» had a FRIENDLY RELATIONSHIP is the ANSWER |
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Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold.The mother always insists on keeping the house spick and span.1). locked2). safe3). tidy4). open |
| Answer» TIDY : - is CORRECT HENCE OPTION 3 | |
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Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold.He cut the Gordian knot by practising what he preached.1). lessened the difficulty2). let the difficulty remain as it was3). removed the difficulty4). add to the difficulty |
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Answer» is LESSENED the DIFFICULTY is the CORRECT ANSWER?? am i RIGHT? |
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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.pull a fast one1). as fast as lightning2). play a trick3). carry a heavy burden4). take a deep breath |
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Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold.Yor need to have something up your sleeve if the present plan does not work.1). have some honest means2). have some hidden sources of money3). have a secret pocket in the sleeve4). have an alternative plan |
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Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold.The Manager was above board in all his dealings with his employees.1). dishonest2). rude3). honest4). charitable |
| Answer» OPTION 3 is the RIGHT ONE | |
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Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold.The thief was on good terms with the police.1). kept terms and conditions2). was friendly3). followed the rules4). agreed with them |
| Answer» RIGHT 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.to make a mountain of a molehill1). to make advantage of a small thing2). to give great importance to little things3). to get into trouble4). to see a thing with prejudiced mind |
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Answer» Its very SIMPLE question to GIVE GREAT IMPORTANCE to little things is the correct answer. |
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| 98. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.A fool and his money are easily parted1). a foolish person spends money carelessly and will soon be penniless2). a miser will eventually lose all his money due to one foolish mistake3). a foolish person will never be able to get rich4). a rich person should be smart enough to avoid people who will fool him for his wealth |
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Answer» I have READ it somewhere a FOOLISH person SPENDS money carelessly and will SOON be penniless 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.Bed of roses1). what may look comfortable may have hidden thorns2). A situation or activity that is comfortable or easy3). A warm welcome to a loved one4). One needs to be extremely rich to live a luxurious life |
| Answer» OPTION 2 is the RIGHT ONE | |
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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.A blessing in disguise1). A misfortune that eventually has good results2). A person who has changed so much that he is now unrecognisable3). A prayer asking for God's favour4). A bad person hiding his face behind a mask |
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