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SSC - Idioms and Phrases Test-1
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SSC - Idioms and Phrases Test-1

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    Directions For Questions

    In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

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    Put one's money where one's mouth is

    Solutions

    The idiom "put one's money where one's mouth is" means taking action to support one's statements or opinions. So, option B 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.

    Above Board

    Solutions

    The idiom "above board" means legitimate, honest and straightforward. Hence, option A 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.

    To Nose around

    Solutions

    The idiom "to nose around" means to try to find out information or to explore

    So, option C 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.

    Name is mud

    Solutions

    The idiom "name is mud" is used when people get angry with you because of something you have said or done or you are in trouble because people are angry with you. Thus, option A 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.

    At close quarters

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    The idiom "at close quarters" means very or uncomfortably close to someone or something. Thus, option D is the correct answer.

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    Directions For Questions

    In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

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    At the spur of the moment

    Solutions

    The idiom "at the spur of the moment" means suddenly, at the same moment. Option C conveys correct meaning of the idiom.

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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.

    Under one's nose

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    The idiom 'under one's nose' means directly in front of someone. Hence, option C 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.

    Under one's breath

    Solutions

    The idiom 'under one's breath' means to speak in a very quiet voice, almost inaudibly. The word 'whisper' means to speak very softly using one's breath rather than one's throat, especially for the sake of secrecy. Thus, "whisper" expresses correct meaning of the idiom.

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     In the following question, four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.

    Kick the bucket

    Solutions

    The idiom "kick the bucket" means to die.

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    Directions For Questions

    Direction: In the following question, four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.

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    If someone says to you to "keep your shirt on", you should ___.

    Solutions

    The idiom "keep your shirt" means not to lose your temper and to stay calm. So, option B is the correct answer.

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