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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.Pull the plug1). Make a firm refusal2). Save a situation by acting in the nick of time3). To waste away somebody's effort4). Prevent something from continuing |
| Answer» OPTION 4 : - PREVENT SOMETHING from CONTINUING | |
| 102. |
Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold.The effort to trace the culprit was a wild goose chase .1). fruitful hunting2). futile search3). ideal seeking4). genuine effort |
| Answer» OPTION 2 is the RIGHT ANSWER | |
| 103. |
Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold.Naresh Goyal had to stand on his feet very early in his life.1). to be physically strong2). to be independent3). to stand erect4). to be successful |
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Answer» to be INDEPENDENT is the ANSWER |
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| 104. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. All Greek to me 1). The new person in a group gets the most attention2). Learning a new language is very difficult3). Saying that one does not understand something that is said or written4). Everything is new when one is in a new country |
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Answer» Right ANSWER for this question is Saying that ONE does not understand SOMETHING that is said or WRITTEN |
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| 105. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.Easy come, easy go1). if you forcibly tie up a person in a relationship that person will run away2). no matter what, one should never lose temper3). every task is easy for a talented person4). something acquired without effort may be lost without regret |
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Answer» something acquired WITHOUT effort MAY be LOST without REGRET is the ANSWER |
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| 106. |
Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold.My neighbour had to pay through his nose for a brand new car1). Pay huge loans2). Pay a reasonable price3). Pay an extremely high price4). Make a quick buck |
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| 107. |
Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold.I cannot put up with your misconduct any longer.1). excuse2). refuse3). accept4). tolerate |
| Answer» TOLERATE : - OPTION 4 | |
| 108. |
Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold.The thief managed to escape by the skin of his teeth .1). by running very fast2). by getting help from his friend3). by the narrowest margin4). by disguising himself |
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Answer» This QUESTION was asked some where in previous YEAR PAPERS of ssc, and correct answer was by the NARROWEST margin |
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| 109. |
Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold. She is leaving the country for good .1). for the time being2). for good times3). temporarily4). permanently |
| Answer» OPTION 4 : - PERMANENTLY | |
| 110. |
Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold.The officer is fed up with the complaints made against the clerk.1). annoyed2). disgusted3). pleased4). statisfied |
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| 111. |
Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold.I am looking forward to her arrival.1). afraid of2). expecting with pleasure3). expecting4). confident of |
| Answer» EXPECTING with PLEASURE SEEMS CORRECT. | |
| 112. |
Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold.a little gush of gratitude1). gradual recovery2). friendly feeling3). excessive labour4). excessive enthusiasm |
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| 113. |
Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold.From the bottom of my heart1). sincerely2). lowest position3). totally4). wholly |
| Answer» CORRECT ANSWER is: SINCERELY | |
| 114. |
Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold.My close friend got the sackfrom his first job recently.1). resigned2). got rid-of .3). was demoted from4). was dismissed from |
| Answer» ANSWER for this QUESTION is was DISMISSED from | |
| 115. |
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» ENTHUSIASTICALLY is the ANSWER | |
| 116. |
Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold.We have to put up with the sorrows of life.1). bear patiently2). fight against3). welcome cheerfully4). treat with indifference |
| Answer» OPTION 1 is the ANSWER | |
| 117. |
Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold.It takes a month of Sundays to chop all that wood .1). a short period2). no time3). a long time4). a special Sunday |
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| 118. |
Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold.He has to abide by the hard and fast rules of the company.1). flexible2). strict3). difficult4). honest |
| Answer» ANSWER for this QUESTION is STRICT | |
| 119. |
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.grease the palm1). dirty one's hands2). work in a garage3). slip and fall4). bribe |
| Answer» BRIBE | |
| 120. |
Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold.The traffic came to a standstill after the heavy downpour of rain .1). complete halt2). accident spot3). diversion4). confused disorder |
| Answer» CORRECT ANSWER is: OPTION 1 | |
| 121. |
Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold.My repeated attempts to get refund from the civic authorities were of no avail.1). unsuccessful2). postponed3). useless4). delayed |
| Answer» RIGHT ANSWER for this QUESTION is OPTION 3 | |
| 122. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.Turn a blind eye1). Not able to see the obvious truth2). Hide the ugly truth from someone3). Pretend not to notice4). Stay away from bad habits |
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| 123. |
Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold.Mrs. Roy keeps an open house on Saturday evening parties ? you'll find all kinds of people there.1). keeps the gates open for a few persons2). welcomes all members3). welcomes a select group of people4). keeps the doors of the house open |
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| 124. |
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.She angrily broke up the letter.1). tore up2). break in3). teared up4). No improvement |
| Answer» TORE up : - is CORRECT HENCE OPTION 1 | |
| 125. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.Scapegoat1). Animal sacrifice as an offering to God2). The most useful animal or person3). A lucky person who is forgiven for his crimes4). A person who is blamed for the mistakes of others |
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Answer» Its very simple question A person who is BLAMED for the mistakes of OTHERS is the correct ANSWER. |
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| 126. |
Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold.Tagore was a man of letters,1). of wide contacts2). an excellent letter dictator3). a great writer of letters4). proficient In literary art |
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Answer» I THINK PROFICIENT In LITERARY ART is RIGHT |
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| 127. |
Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold. I have told you time and again not to make this mistake.1). always2). often3). sometimes4). rarely |
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| 128. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.X marks the spot1). A very popular place2). Not to tell others of a fantastic discovery3). The exact location4). A secret hideout |
| Answer» OPTION 3 : SEEMS CORRECT | |
| 129. |
Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold.To have something up one' s sleeves1). having a practical plan2). having an important project3). having an ambitious plan4). having a secret plan |
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| 130. |
Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold.Birds of the same feather1). persons of same caste2). persons of same colour3). birds with same type of feather4). persons of same character |
| Answer» PERSONS of same CHARACTER : SEEMS CORRECT | |
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Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold.It is high time he came out of his shell.1). appeared suddenly2). became more sociable3). became a loser4). removed his clothes |
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Answer» Its very simple question became more SOCIABLE is the CORRECT ANSWER. |
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| 132. |
Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold.Whenever I feel blue I like to listen to slow music.1). happy2). gleeful3). troubled4). gloomy |
| Answer» OPTION 4 : 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.Mend your ways1). Happy with one's behaviour2). Sad with one's behaviour3). Destroy one's behaviour4). Improve one's behaviour |
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| 134. |
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.Hope against hope1). Think wishfully from time to time2). Hoped with good reason3). Nurture an impossible hope4). Pretend to hope |
| Answer» RIGHT ANSWER for this QUESTION is OPTION 3 | |
| 135. |
Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold.This place affords a bird' s eye view of the green valley below.1). a beautiful view2). a narrow view3). an overview4). an ugly view |
| 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." " I take thee at thv word"" , said Romeo to Juliet."1). Listen to you carefully2). do not believe3). feel angry with you4). truly believe you |
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Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold.Why should you read between the lines whenever I say this you?1). read the lines with great2). interpret the lines wrongly3). find more meaning than words appear to express4). read a text line- by-line slowly. |
| Answer» OPTION option 3 is the CORRECT 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.Pull together1). Become friends2). Work harmoniously3). Be successful4). Live happily |
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Answer» is WORK HARMONIOUSLY is the CORRECT ANSWER?? am i RIGHT? |
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| 139. |
Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold.Please be as brief as you can , I have other fish to fry .1). to cook the food2). to take rest3). some important work to attend4). gain confidence |
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Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold.The poor subordinates are made scapegoats by their superiors.1). punished for others misdeeds2). developed poor relations3). treated humbly and respectfully4). scolded with arrogant reactions |
| Answer» ANSWER for this QUESTION is PUNISHED for OTHERS MISDEEDS | |
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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 steal someone's thunder1). To share the secret of a person just before that person was supposed to receive praise2). To defuse the ego of an egoistic person3). To plagiarize work done by others4). To do a job before another person can do it and take away the credit |
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Answer» To do a job before another person can do it and take AWAY the credit : OPTION 4 is the CORRECT 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.A Man of letters1). Letter - writer2). Proof - reader3). Postman4). Scholar |
| 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.She is too fond of her own voice.1). loves singing2). very selfish3). does not listen properlyto anyone else4). very talkative |
| Answer» OPTION 3 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.At the eleventh hour1). at a late stage2). at the beginning3). at 11 o'clock4). at an early stage |
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Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold.The question of unemployment is hard nut to crack.1). difficult task2). different matter3). impossible task4). inexplicable problem |
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Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold.He is leaving the USA for good.1). urgently2). permanently3). temporarily4). immediately |
| Answer» OPTION 2 : SEEMS CORRECT | |
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Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold.The boy friends was in Dutch with his friends.1). in love2). in good terms3). in awe4). in trouble |
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| 148. |
Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold.to shed crocodile tears1). to weep profusely2). to pretend grief3). to grieve seriously4). to mock something |
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Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold.Children complain about their parents' gifts. They should learn not to look a gift horse in the mouth 1). "not to find fault with the gifts received"2). not to ask for more gifts3). not to find goodness in the gifts4). not to look at a horse s mouth |
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Answer» "not to FIND FAULT with the gifts received" is the best SUITED |
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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.Catnap1). Rest2). Fitful sleep3). Long sleep4). Short sleep |
| Answer» OPTION 4 is the RIGHT ANSWER | |