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This section includes 7 InterviewSolutions, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Current Affairs knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
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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. 1).2).3).4). |
| Answer» Cross that bridge when you COME to it = 2) deal with a PROBLEM when and if it arises. | |
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1). Get things organized2). Have a good fight3). Take a proper revenge4). Hinder all attempts |
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Answer» The IDIOM MEANS 'get THINGS organized.' Thus OPTION 1 is the CORRECT answer. |
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1). Talking to someone who is boastful2). Talking to someone who doesn't wanna listen3). Taking a wrong direction in an activity4). Doing something wasteful |
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Answer» The idiom 'Barking up the wrong tree ' means 'Taking a wrong direction in an ACTIVITY.' So option 3 is the correct ANSWER. Sentence: I have been trying to solve this math PROBLEM for 30 MINUTES, but I think I’ve been barking up the wrong tree. |
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1). Became victorious2). Faced humiliation3). Was distressed in some time4). Lost everything in seconds |
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Answer» The IDIOM 'to have the LAST LAUGH' means 'to be victorious at the end of an argument.'Thus OPTION 1 is the correct answer. |
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1). To delay making a decision2). To sit idle3). To wait for something4).To stop being involved in something |
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Answer» ‘Sit on a fence’ is USED when someone does not WANT to choose or make a decision. If you sit on the fence, you avoid supporting a particular SIDE in a discussion or argument. Eg: You can’t sit on the fence any LONGER, you NEED to make up your mind. Therefore, the correct answer is option 1. |
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1). An ugly sight unpleasant to the eyes.2). When one becomes tired of watching too much TV or reading.3). A person or thing that one is extremely pleased or relieved to see.4). A beautiful sight that you can visualise even with closed eyes. |
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Answer» Here, option 3 gives the appropriate meaning for given idiom. For e.g. :- His SON had become a sight for SORE eyes for her. |
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1). To keep silent2). To avoid starting a fight3). To be kind4). To do something bad |
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Answer» To let the sleeping dogs lie means to not disturb or start something unpleasant, like a fight. Here, the dogs signify the 'unpleasant elements' (that are READY to CREATE TROUBLE) and to let them lying undisturbed is to avoid making trouble. e.g. Heena let the sleeping dogs lie and left from the party. Therefore, then correct answer is option 2. |
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A slap on the wrist1). To insult2). To chastise3). To show affection4). A very mild punishment. |
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Answer» The given phrase means a very MILD punishment. Thus option 4 is the CORRECT answer. |
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1). Miss a golden opportunity2). An apparent misfortune that eventually has good results3). Complain about problems that don't exist4). Mishandle situations but eventually correct it |
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Answer» BLESSING in disguise means 'a misfortune that eventually has GOOD results.' e.g. The apparent misfortune may turn out to be a blessing in disguise and the seeming stroke of luck the very stuff of tragedy. |
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1). Change leadership2). Change means of earning3). Change financial schemes4). Change plans |
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Answer» The IDIOM 'change horses in MIDSTREAM' MEANS 'change PLANS'. Thus option 4 is the correct answer. |
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1). Used to describe the property of a person2). Place of residence3). Problems if one's life4). Someone's most prized possession |
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Answer» The idiom 'My neck of the woods' is used to mean 'the place where a person lives.' So option 2 is the correct ANSWER. For e.g. LET me know next TIME you're in my neck of the woods and we'll go for trekking. $ |
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1). To put everything together2). To get rid of things one doesn’t need3). To leave your loved one’s4). To be essential to something |
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Answer» The IDIOM ‘part and parcel’ MEANS some fundamental part or aspect. Eg-Being polite all the time to guests is part and parcel of being a HOTEL manager. Hence, option 4 is the correct answer. |
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1). Win a prize2). Get the credit3). Become a priest4). Lead the way |
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Answer» The IDIOM 'take the cloth' MEANS 'to be a priest.' Thus OPTION 3 is the CORRECT answer. |
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1). Have a bad health2). Meet with a serious accident3). Jealousy and evilness4). Hatred between two parties |
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Answer» The IDIOM 'bad BLOOD' means 'a bad hostile RELATIONSHIP between parties.' Thus OPTION 4 is the correct answer. |
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1). Give rise to2). Motivate someone3). Rapidly growing4). To originate from |
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Answer» The IDIOM 'Stems from' MEANS 'originates from.' So option 4 is the correct answer. |
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1). A clever person2). To face changes 3). To be in a difficult position 4). Appetite for savoury thing |
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1). Lose one's way2). Miss an opportunity 3). Trying out every possibility to get a result4). Trying everything and getting nothing in return |
| Answer» EXPLORE all the avenues MEANS 'Trying out every POSSIBILITY to get a result.' So option 3 is correct. | |
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1). To live in two places2). To buy the best thing available3). To get varied advantages at the same time4). Have two places to visit |
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Answer» 'The BEST of both worlds' means 'the BENEFITS of WIDELY differing situations, ENJOYED at the same time'. Thus, option 3 is the correct ANSWER.$ |
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1).To waste money over trifles2). To punish a person severely for his arrogance3). To quarrel over trifles4). To keep away from extreme poverty |
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Answer» Correct ANSWER: To QUARREL over trifles 'To WRANGLE over an ASS's shadow is to fight for trivial matters. Example: The roommates couldn't help but wrangle over an ass's shadow; each wanted the bed by the window. Thus correct answer is option 3. |
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1). I do not like tea.2). I love coffee better.3). Not to my liking.4). The cup is not the one I drink in. |
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Answer» 'Not my CUP of tea' means something that is not liked by us; a polite way of saying 'no', so option 3 BEST DESCRIBES its use in the SENTENCE. |
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1). To produce no effect2). To create the desired effect3). To convince someone4). One thing leading to another |
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Answer» The phrase ‘FALL flat’ means FAIL to PRODUCE the desired effect. Eg- No matter how much he convinced his brother to mend his ways, Rishab always fell flat. Hence, option 1 is the correct ANSWER. |
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1). Beg someone to help you out2). Inquire about someone's well being3). Act or behave in a way that is likely to bring harm or difficulties4). Call out trouble |
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Answer» To ASK for TROUBLE means to put yourself in a PROBLEM or INVITE problems unknowingly. e.g. Stop talking to me like that. You're just asking for trouble. Hence, option 3 is the correct ANSWER. |
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1). talks very fast2). speaks very well3). has a good voice4). is good at pretending |
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Answer» The phrase 'gift of the gab' MEANS 'the ability to speak easily and confidently in a way that makes people want to LISTEN to you and believe you'. Therefore, option 2 is the correct fit. |
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1). Studying a few days before the exam2). Complaining too much3). Trying to be sick4). Making up |
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Answer» The idiom 'cram' means 'to STUDY hard a few days before a TEST.' THUS option 1 is the correct ANSWER.$ |
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1). Nowhere existing2). Be unable to fly3). Die in large numbers4). To be in clear opposition |
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Answer» Correct Answer: Die in large NUMBERS The phrase ‘DROP like flies’ means ‘die or become ill in large numbers’. An example sentence is: ‘During the EPIDEMIC, the villagers were DROPPING like flies.’ |
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1). The ball lost in another's court2). To play with a ball on the court3). Threw a ball on the next court4). Leave the next step upto the other person |
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Answer» 'Ball is in her court' MEANS to leave the NEXT step UPTO the other PERSON so as it BECOMES the responsibility of the latter. Hence, option 4 is the correct 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. 1).2).3).4). |
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Answer» A little BIRD told me = said if you know who GAVE you the information being DISCUSSED but do not WANT to say who it was. Thus, Option 2) is the correct answer. |
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1).2). Borrow small amounts of money from your friends.3). Offer help even without the other person asking for it.4). Shift the responsibility for something to someone else. |
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Answer» CORRECT option - 4 |
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1). People who are not of much importance.2). People who do important work but have no contact with the public.3). People who support the minor work but are given credit.4). People who do small tasks but work throughout the day. |
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Answer» The idiom 'back-room boys' MEANS 'people who do important work but have no contact with the public.' THUS OPTION 2 is the CORRECT ANSWER.$ |
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1). Stubborn2). Too intelligent3). Interfering4). Foolish |
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Answer» The idiom 'hard HEADED' means 'stubborn' or 'unwilling to change an opinion or idea.' THUS option 1 is the correct answer.$ |
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1). Express dissent2). Frustrated over something3). Have a tough day at work4). End a period of activity |
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Answer» Call it a DAY MEANS 'end of the activity,' e.g. After half a century of haircutting, an Amesbury salon owner has decided to HANG up his SCISSORS and call it a day. So option 4 is correct. |
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1). To be advantageous at the time of difficulty2). To maintain under all circumstances3). To blame the other party4). To put a difficulty in the way of progress |
| Answer» ‘To put a spoke in ONE's wheel’ is an idiom used to express an ACT of foil or disrupt in order to cause problem in SOMEONE’s way. Clearly, option 4 MAKES the closest answer in meaning.$ | |
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1). An invitation to enter a particular place and relax.2). Avoid making a decision or choice.3). To make a judgment about someone for something he or she has done.4). Take no action; also, fail to applaud. |
| Answer» The GIVEN idiom is used when SOMEONE does not want to CHOOSE or MAKE a DECISION. Thus option 2 is the correct answer.$ | |
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1). To be prepared for unfavourable outcomes2).To make a decision; decide3).To overcome intense grief 4). To psyche oneself into believing that the task at hand is not impossible |
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Answer» Correct ANSWER: To make a decision; decide 'To make up one's mind’ means to take a decision. Example: He has made up his mind to LEAVE the COUNTRY and settle abroad. |
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Can't cut the mustard 1). Something hard to do2). Something easy to do3).4). A heavy person |
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Answer» Can't cut the MUSTARD is USED generally in its negative sense that means not able to handle a TASK. THUS, 3 is the correct option. |
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1). To listen stealthily2). To hear rumors3). To run recklessly4). To fall from height |
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1).2). Looking in the wrong place or accusing the wrong person3). allowing many details of a situation to obscure the situation as a whole4). The highest position or level in an organization, field, etc. |
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Answer» The given expression means to be PURSUING a MISTAKEN or misguided LINE of thought or course of action. Thus option 2 is closest in MEANING to the given idiom.$ |
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1). To engage someone in battle2). To ignore something3). To avoid something4). To charge in without consultation |
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Answer» The correct ANSWER is 3. The meaning of the above mentioned idiom is to ‘avoid the main topic’. THUS option 3, that is, ‘to avoid something’ is the correct answer. For example – Tired of the criminal’s DEFERRING, the judge ordered him to stop BEATING AROUND the bush and get to the point. |
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1). To have no money left2). To finish one's work3). To have sound sleep4). To have no more patience |
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Answer» CORRECT option - 4 Here, the correct meaning of above mentioned BOLD idiom is having no strength or patience LEFT; BECOMING too excited and easily upset. Thus, option 4 is the correct answer. |
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1). Someone who is not interested2). Someone who lacks intelligence3). Someone who does things differently4). Someone who understands the situation very well |
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Answer» ‘Not playing with a FULL deck’ is an EXPRESSION used to indicate that a person isn't very smart. When SOMEONE is not playing with a full deck, he is either mentally, psychologically or intellectually deficient. Eg: Some of the foolish THINGS he does, makes me wonder if he's not playing with a full deck. Therefore, the correct answer is option 2. |
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1). A person with a heart of chicken2). A cute person3). A coward4). A person showing bravery |
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Answer» A chicken hearted person means a person who is EASILY frightened or is timid. Here, 'chicken' refers to 'cowardice' e.g. A chicken-hearted person should not join the defence services. |
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1). an abstract ideal2). a long way off3). an impracticable idea4). out of reach |
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Answer» A far cry means something that is quite different from the current SITUATION, such that it cannot be IMPLEMENTED in the present scenario. An IMPRACTICABLE IDEA means something that is not feasible in the current situation and hence cannot be implemented. Here, 'out of reach' THINGS may or may not be different in nature, which is the actual meaning of far cry. Hence, option 3 is correct. |
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Cut the mustard1). Learn cooking2). Know living3). Meet expectations4). To be in clear opposition |
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Answer» Correct Answer: Meet expectations The phrase ‘cut the mustard’ MEANS ‘COME up to expectations or reach the required standard’. An example SENTENCE is: ‘He was unable to cut the mustard as a TENNIS player.’ |
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1). Very familiar with something2). The way one reads in books3). Like it is shown in films4). Well informed |
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Answer» The idiom 'back of my hand' means 'to know SOMETHING in DETAILS and be very FAMILIAR with it'. Thus OPTION 1 is the CORRECT 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. 1).2).3). Remove the mask. 4). |
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1). Secret2). Dangerous3). Useless4). Expensive |
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Answer» The idiom 'cloak and DAGGER' means 'secret or private.' Thus option 1 is the correct ANSWER. |
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1). A very mild punishment2). Convincing someone to not do something3). Forcing someone to do something4). Allowing someone to punish someone |
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1). The ball in a basketball court.2). Accusing the wrong person.3). A way of asking what someone is thinking.4). It is up to you to make the next decision or step. |
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Answer» Correct OPTION - 4 The given IDIOM is used to refer someone having responsibility on him now; it's up to you now; it's your TURN to take an action. Hence, option 4 is the correct answer. For example - $WELL, they INVITED you, so the ball is in your court now. Do you want to go out with them or not? |
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1). Favourite place of cats.2). A place where ladies meet to party.3). A very small place.4). Things located diagonally opposite each other. |
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1). To have someone hurt someone2). To divert attention away from the main thing3). To be able to speak the truth4). To bring something forward |
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Answer» To wag the DOG MEANS to divert attention from the main thing or event. e.g. The trustees wagged the dog by giving away prizes. Therefore, then correct ANSWER is option 2. |
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