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201.

Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold. to smell a rat1). to smell foul2). to see a rat3). to chase a rat4). to be suspicious

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Its TOUGH but OPTION 4 SEEMS CORRECT

202.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.under the weather1). changing moods like weather2). a situation changes so fast that it leaves one unprepared3). slightly unwell4). raining heavily

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Its very SIMPLE QUESTION SLIGHTLY UNWELL is the correct answer.

203.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phraseto cry wolf1). to keep complaining over small issues2). to raise a false alarm3). to act as if one feels sorry for the other person4). to report to a higher authority the mistakes committed by others

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to RAISE a FALSE alarm : - is correct HENCE OPTION 2

204.

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.At a snail's pace1). Quietly2). Quickly3). Continuously4). Slowly

Answer» HELLO, SLOWLY is CORRECT
205.

Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold.Try to make do with what you have.1). create2). do3). produce4). manage

Answer» OPTION 4 is the correct answer as PER the answer key
206.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.to chew someone out1). to bore someone by talking ceaselessly2). to discourage someone who is going to start a new venture3). reprimand someone severely4). to save someone

Answer» OPTION 3 : REPRIMAND someone SEVERELY is CORRECT
207.

Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold.To face the music1). to enjoy a musical recital2). to bear the consequences3). to live in a pleasant atmos- phere4). to have a difficult time

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to BEAR the CONSEQUENCES SEEMS CORRECT.

208.

Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold.He stopped at the bar to wet his whistle .1). have a nap2). be happy3). have a problem4). have a drink

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This QUESTION was ASKED some where in PREVIOUS year papers of ssc, and correct answer was option 4

209.

Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold.To get admission in present day educational institutions, all children should be born with a silver spoon in the mouth .1). always hold a silver spoon2). be bom with silver spoon3). be born in a rich family4). be bom to silver spoon manufacturer

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be BORN in a RICH family : - is CORRECT HENCE option 3

210.

Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold.The lawyer asked his assistant to collect the details regarding the pros and cons of the case.1). ups and downs2). in and out3). weak and strong4). for and against

Answer» RIGHT ANSWER for this QUESTION is OPTION 3
211.

Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold.The performance of the lead actors in the play brought the housedown.1). made the audience applaud enthusiastically2). made the audience3). made the audience cry4). made the audience request as encore

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right ANSWER is made the AUDIENCE APPLAUD enthusiastically

212.

Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold.For this act of indifference he will be taken to task by the authorial dangerous1). he will get an offlcal reprimand from the authority.2). he will be rewarded by the authority.3). he will tender his resignation to the authority.4). he will be entrusted

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Its very simple QUESTION he will GET an offlcal REPRIMAND from the authority. is the correct ANSWER.

213.

Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold.His friends beat the boy to pay off old scores .1). to refund old dues2). to take revenge3). to force him to be a scorer in a match4). because he had not scored well earlier

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to take revenge : option 2 is the CORRECT ANSWER

214.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.A piece of cake1). Everything tastes nice to a hungry person2). Getting a smaller share than expected3). It is difficult to forget tasty food4). Something easily achieved

Answer» ANSWER for this QUESTION is OPTION 4
215.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.To make a long story short1). A very long boring narrative2). One should always communicate with fewer words wherever possible3). Used to end an account of events quickly4). When you want the complete details and not just the summary

Answer» CORRECT ANSWER is: OPTION 3
216.

Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold.Life is an event of give and take 1). adjustment2). make believe3). always4). giving

Answer» OPTION 1 is the RIGHT ANSWER
217.

Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold.It was her maiden speech on the stage and she performed well .1). unprepared speech2). sudden speech3). primary speech4). first speech

Answer» CORRECT ANSWER is: OPTION 4
218.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.Variety is the spice of life1). New experiences make life more interesting2). Experimentation may be risky3). Life is very beautiful4). There is no life without excitement

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This question was ASKED some where in previous year papers of ssc, and correct answer was NEW experiences MAKE life more INTERESTING

219.

Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold.A hard nut to crack1). a foolish search2). a difficult problem3). an easy question4). expensive thing

Answer» RIGHT ANSWER is a DIFFICULT PROBLEM
220.

Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold.He had to cool his heels before he could get an appointment with the doctor.1). to be kept waiting2). to make publicly known3). to excercise influence4). to lose one's temper

Answer» OPTION 1 : to be KEPT WAITING is CORRECT
221.

Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold.The teacher announced that she had no blue-eyed boys in the class.1). royal children2). young boys3). foreigners4). favourites

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This question was asked some where in previous YEAR PAPERS of SSC, and correct ANSWER was option 4

222.

Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold.I have recently changed my job and I am going to have teething problems.1). difficulties at the start2). difficulties at the end3). difficulties all the time4). problem with my teeth

Answer» DIFFICULTIES at the START : SEEMS CORRECT
223.

Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold.If you are in the good books ofthe boss, you are sure to rise quickly .1). Work well for the boss2). Praise the boss3). In favour with the boss4). Co-operate with boss

Answer» WORK WELL for the BOSS
224.

Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold.To show a clean pair of heels1). to hide2). to escape3). to pursue4). to follow

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This QUESTION was asked some where in PREVIOUS year papers of SSC, and CORRECT answer was to escape

225.

Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold.The problem has been swept under the carpet , but that is not the solution.1). kept hidden2). ignored3). solved4). detected

Answer» OPTION 1 is the RIGHT ANSWER
226.

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.Donkey's years1). A decade2). A long time3). A century4). Since school days

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it from previous YEAR ssc PAPERS, A LONG time is the RIGHT ANSWER

227.

Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold.Not my cup of tea1). A refreshing drink2). A routine work3). Not what I like4). Not liked by me

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I have READ it SOMEWHERE Not what I LIKE is CORRECT

228.

Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold.He is cool about working at night.1). ready to work2). not ready to work3). excited about working4). grudgingly working

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READY to WORK

229.

Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold.When they were surrounded from all sides, the dacoits laid down their arms.1). put their arms on the ground2). fought bravely3). surrendered4). became nervous

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i THINK OPTION 3 is CORRECT

230.

Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold.Our founder had done a Herculean task by constructing this great educational institution.1). a work of no worth2). on effortless job3). a work requiring very great effort.4). a work requiring very great intelligence

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a work REQUIRING very great effort. 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.Government officials keep throwing the buck to others.1). giving2). passing3). donating4). No improvement

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is PASSING is the CORRECT ANSWER?? am i RIGHT?

232.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.Through thick and thin1). To be together under all circumstances, no matter how difficult2). None of the days are alike. Some are good and some are bad3). To pass through various types of obstacles4). An obese person suddenly losing weight

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To be together under all circumstances, no MATTER how DIFFICULT seems 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 have an axe to grind1). sharpening your skills in anticipation of future challenges2). to have a private reason for doing something3). preparing for a fight4). getting ready for work or a new project

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is OPTION 2 is the CORRECT ANSWER?? am i RIGHT?

234.

Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold.To steer clear of 1). drive carefully2). avoid3). explain clearly4). escape

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Its TOUGH but OPTION 3 SEEMS CORRECT

235.

Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold.Yourbehaviour is simply beyond the pale 1). outside commonly accepted standard2). beyond sorrow3). uninteresting4). something acceptable

Answer» ANSWER for this QUESTION is OPTION 1
236.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.dark horse1). a candidate about whom little is known but who unexpectedly wins2). a good person who has been unfairly maligned3). a person despised by everybody wins4). a very unpredictable contestant, sometimes wins sometimes loses

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I am not sure, may be a CANDIDATE about whom LITTLE is KNOWN but who unexpectedly WINS is correct

237.

Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold.Our Principal is not a man to mince matters.1). to confuse issues2). to say something mildly3). to mix everything together4). to be very modest

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to CONFUSE ISSUES : SEEMS CORRECT

238.

Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold.Sheila's tall tales have no meaning1). jealousy2). greed3). boasting4). pride

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239.

Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold.He spoke well though it was his maiden speech .1). long speech2). first speech3). brief speech4). emotional speech

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it from PREVIOUS YEAR SSC PAPERS, option 2 is the right answer

240.

Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold.The member took exception to the secretary's remark about the current political situation in the state1). accepted readily2). laughed at3). objected to4). granted

Answer» HELLO, OBJECTED to is CORRECT
241.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.Beggars can't be choosers1). those who have nothing have no hope2). all your options close when you are going through a bad time3). a poor person is forced to kill all his desires4). people with no other options must be content with what is offered

Answer» HELLO, PEOPLE with no other OPTIONS MUST be content with what is offered is CORRECT
242.

Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold.Turn a deaf ear 1). disregard2). defy3). disobey4). dismiss

Answer» ANSWER for this QUESTION is OPTION 3
243.

Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold.Why are you jumping down my throat? I wasn' t even in the house when it happened.1). making a joke2). scolding me3). forcing me to cat4). running away

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This question was asked some where in previous YEAR PAPERS of ssc, and correct ANSWER was OPTION 2

244.

Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold. The Rajput warriors set their face against the invader.1). became enemies2). turned away from3). faced difficulty4). opposed strongly

Answer» OPTION option 4 is the CORRECT ANSWER
245.

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.Fit her like a glove.1). Too large2). Too shabby3). Too tight4). Perfectly

Answer» OPTION 4 is the RIGHT ANSWER
246.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.A slap on the wrist1). A mild punishment2). Punishing the wrong person3). To hit someone where it hurts the most4). To threaten someone

Answer» CORRECT ANSWER is: A MILD PUNISHMENT
247.

Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold.My ten year -old son is an incredible live-wire.1). lazy2). dangerous3). naughty4). energetic

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248.

Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold.The police cordoned off the area after the explosion.1). "The police did not anyone to leave the area"2). The police filled the whole area3). The police isolated the area4). The police checked everyone in the area

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is The POLICE ISOLATED the area is the CORRECT answer?? am i right?

249.

Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold.he is so furious that he would go through fire and water to revengehimself on his foe .1). approach everybody for help2). avail himself of any opportunity.3). use any conceivable method.4). undoergo any risk

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Its very SIMPLE QUESTION undoergo any RISK is the CORRECT ANSWER.

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Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold.I do not see eye to eye with you in this matter.1). to give a correct decision2). to obtain suitable punishment3). to have the same eyesight4). to have the same opinion

Answer» CORRECT ANSWER is: to have the same OPINION