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SSC Idiom &b phrases Test 142
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SSC Idiom &b phrases Test 142

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  • Question 1/10
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    Directions For Questions

    Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence.

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    To win the school skating competition was a piece of cake for her.
    Solutions
    The idiom 'piece of cake' is something that can be done easily. Hence, option D is the correct answer.
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    Directions For Questions

    Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence.

     

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    The children of a businessman learn the ropes at an early age.

    Solutions
    The idiom 'learn the ropes' means 'to learn how to do something, especially a job'.

    Hence, option A is the correct answer.

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    Directions For Questions

    Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence.

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    They visit their village once in a blue moon.

    Solutions
    To do something “once in a blue moon” is to do it very rarely. Hence, option B is the correct answer.
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    Directions For Questions

    Select the most appropriate of the underlined idiom in the given sentence.

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    By working from home she is able to work as well as look after the house. This way she has the best of both the worlds.

    Solutions
    The idiom 'the best of both the worlds' is a situation in which you can enjoy the advantages of two very different things at the same time.

    Hence, option B is the correct answer.

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    Directions For Questions

    Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

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    Smell a rat

    Solutions

    The meaning of the idiom ‘smell a rat’ refers to ‘begin to suspect trickery or deception’. Only option D mentions the relevant answer.

    Hence, option D is the correct answer.

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    Directions For Questions

    Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom underlined in the sentence.

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    After that road accident, in which Nilam was severely injured, everybody believed that she was on her last legs.
    Solutions

    The meaning of the idiom 'on her last legs' is ‘near physical collapse or death'.

    Hence, option B is the correct answer.

  • Question 7/10
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    Directions For Questions

    Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

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    Give up the ghost
    Solutions
    The idiom "give up the ghost" means (of a machine) to stop working.

    Example: Our old TV had finally given up the ghost.

    Hence, option D is the correct choice.
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    Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence.

    My neighbour’s son is very mischievous and always getting in everyone’s hair.

    Solutions

    Get in someone’s hair means to annoy or bother someone. For example: This kid has been getting into my hair since afternoon.

    Hence, option (D) is the correct answer.

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    Directions For Questions

    Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence.

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    Their relationship has run into rough weather ever since they fell in love with the same girl.

    Solutions

    ‘Run into rough weather’ is an idiomatic expression which means to experience difficulties or problems.

    Hence, option (A) is the correct answer.

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    Directions For Questions

    Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the sentence.

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    In spite of the high sounding words, his speech fell flat on the audience.

    Solutions

    The idiom ‘fell flat’ means ‘fail to bring the intended effect’. So, the correct option is A.

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