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Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold.He has resigned his Job and burnt his boats so far as government service is concerned .1). felt dejected2). blasted his hopes3). ruined himself4). left no means of retreat |
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Answer» Its very SIMPLE QUESTION LEFT no means of RETREAT is the correct ANSWER. |
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| 252. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.to buy a lemon1). to purchase a vehicle that constantly gives problems2). buying only half the recipe will not help you prepare the full dish3). to purchase an insignificant thing which eventually becomes very useful4). to buy stuff which you don't need |
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Answer» to purchase a VEHICLE that constantly gives problems SEEMS CORRECT. |
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Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold.Ravi fought to the bitter end.1). fought to the last point of enemy's position2). died fighting3). carried on a contest regardless of the consequences4). fought a losing battle |
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Answer» This QUESTION was ASKED some where in previous YEAR PAPERS of ssc, and correct answer was carried on a contest regardless of the consequences |
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| 254. |
Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold. Fall flat1). to fail to stand2). to fail to realise3). to fall to maintain4). to fall to produce Intended effect |
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Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold.The Alpha and Omega1). beginning and end2). a Shakespearean play3). a Greek song4). a Swiss watch |
| Answer» CORRECT ANSWER is: BEGINNING and END | |
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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.Up a blind alley1). hiding something intentionally from another person2). not warning a person who is in danger3). one can enjoy thrills only if one takes risk4). following a course of action that is certain to lead to an undesirable outcome |
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| 257. |
Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold. A dark horse 1). an unforeseen competitor2). a black horse3). a nightmare4). an unknown person |
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Answer» an UNFORESEEN competitor : - is correct hence OPTION 1 |
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| 258. |
Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold.The police closed the book on the murder case.1). solved the case of2). stopped working on3). handed the case over to another agency4). refused to take up |
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Answer» Its very simple QUESTION STOPPED working on is the CORRECT answer. |
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Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold.Communicative English is the Achilles' heel for the job aspirants.1). weak spot2). source of strength3). what they cherish most4). top priority |
| Answer» OPTION option 1 is the CORRECT ANSWER | |
| 260. |
Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold.To take to heart1). to be encouraged2). to grieve over3). to like4). to hate |
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Answer» Its very SIMPLE QUESTION to GRIEVE over is the CORRECT ANSWER. |
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| 261. |
Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold.Despite his initial arrogance he had to eat humble pie .1). he had to yield under pressure2). he maintained composure3). he failed to protest eventually4). he accepted the food offered |
| Answer» OPTION 1 : - he had to YIELD under PRESSURE | |
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Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold.The young boy's act put his father in a pickle.1). in a funny position2). in a serious position3). in a sad situation4). in an embarrassing or awkward situation |
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Answer» in an EMBARRASSING or AWKWARD SITUATION |
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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 drop in the bucket1). So much silence that even a drop can be heard2). A very small amount compared with what is needed3). The final act before the task is done4). A small favour is worth a lot to a person in trouble |
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Answer» I have READ it somewhere A very small AMOUNT COMPARED with what is NEEDED 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 elephant in the room1). A very fat man2). When a big person is finally trapped3). An obvious problem that no one wants to discuss4). One person who is strong enough to defeat everybody else |
| Answer» OPTION 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 day I graduated was a red- letter day for me1). a dangerous day2). an important day3). an eventful day4). a formidable day |
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Answer» This question was ASKED some where in PREVIOUS YEAR papers of SSC, and correct answer was an important DAY |
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Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold. It was a red letter day in the history of the world1). a day with bloodshed .2). a dangerous note about thedestruction3). a day memorable for some joyful event4). a day with love and warmth |
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Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold.After getting a severe scolding from his mother, Raghu got down to business .'1). began to work seriously2). joined his father's business3). started a business4). became businesslike |
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Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold.The scientist worked for donkey's years to arrive at the formula.1). a long time2). a short time3). for donkeys4). for few years |
| Answer» OPTION option 1 is the CORRECT ANSWER | |
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Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold.at the eleventh hour1). at eleven O'clock2). at the wrong time3). at the last possible moment4). at the initial moment itself |
| Answer» OPTION 3 : - at the LAST POSSIBLE MOMENT | |
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Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold.herculean task1). an easy puzzle2). a good contest3). a difficult thing4). a hurried Job |
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Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold. to add fuel to the fire1). to make matters bright2). to cause additional anger3). to bring matters to a conclusion4). to start a revolt |
| Answer» OPTION 2 : - to CAUSE ADDITIONAL ANGER | |
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Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold.Despite the highs and lows, life tends to average itself out.1). balance itself2). be unvarying3). show equal value4). get compatible |
| Answer» BALANCE itself : - is CORRECT HENCE OPTION 1 | |
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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.Make room1). Clean the room2). Make space3). Attain the room4). Make a clean sweep |
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Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold.The beleaguered politician was anxious to set the record straight.1). give a speech2). win party support3). give a correct account4). make a confession |
| Answer» GIVE a CORRECT ACCOUNT SEEMS correct. | |
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Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold. Iron will1). good health2). strong determination3). sticks to the point4). has high haemoglobin |
| 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.He cannot hold a candle to his elder brother.1). equal to2). not as clever as3). cannot be compared to4). duller than |
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Answer» it from previous YEAR ssc PAPERS, cannot be compared to 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.good Samaritan1). a very rich but humble person2). a person who helps others but with a hidden cause3). a charitable or helpful person4). a person who accepts defeat sportingly |
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Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold.Winning the competition was quite a feather in my cap .1). rewarding2). an exciting moment3). an achievement4). a joy for my parents |
| Answer» OPTION 3 : - an ACHIEVEMENT | |
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Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold.Ask Mr. Das. He can give you all the news you need : he is always in the swim .1). giving news to others2). at the swimming pool3). in search of news4). well-informed and up-to-date |
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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 soldiers fought tooth and nail to save their country.1). using unfair means2). with strength and fury3). with weapons4). as best as they could |
| Answer» CORRECT ANSWER is: with STRENGTH and FURY | |
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Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold.He was progressing by leaps and bounds because of his hard work.1). rapidly2). slowly3). peacefully4). strongly |
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Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold.He knows how to break In horses1). rear2). tend3). train4). force |
| Answer» TRAIN : - OPTION 3 | |
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Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold.The much hyped event turned out be a nine days' wonder .1). an event that lasted for nine2). created awe for nine days3). a dazzling spectacle of great value4). a dazzling short- lived spectacle of no real value |
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Answer» option 4 : - a DAZZLING short- LIVED spectacle of no REAL value |
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Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold.At one wit's end1). to work hard2). to be intelligent3). to get puzzled4). to be stupid |
| Answer» OPTION 3 : SEEMS CORRECT | |
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Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold.She is a fair-weather friend.1). a good friend2). a friend who meets difllculties calmly.3). one who deserts you in difflculties.4). a favourable friend |
| Answer» CORRECT ANSWER is: OPTION 3 | |