Idioms & Phrases · SSC CGL previous year questions

2023 59 questions

1. Q922023 · 17 Jul 2023 · Shift 4

   Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. To prime the pump

   1. A.Manipulate someone to achieve success
   2. B.Encourage the growth or action of something’
   3. C.To use a pump efficiently
   4. D.Ask others to be ambitious
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   Answer: B

2. Q832023 · 14 Jul 2023 · Shift 1

   Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Lily-livered

   1. A.Brave
   2. B.Comical
   3. C.Not brave
   4. D.Naughty
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   Answer: C

3. Q902023 · 14 Jul 2023 · Shift 1

   Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence. Pooja tried to explain the problem, but soon she tied herself up in knots.

   
   1. A.Be forced to explain your actions and (probably) punished
   2. B.Become very confused when you are trying to explain something
   3. C.Make no progress in an argument or discussion
   4. D.Won’t modify an opinion or agree to even small changes that another person wants
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   Answer: B

4. Q782023 · 14 Jul 2023 · Shift 2

   Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. To kick the bucket

   1. A.To be ill
   2. B.Be sad
   3. C.Be happy
   4. D.To die
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   Answer: D

5. Q942023 · 14 Jul 2023 · Shift 2

   Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Miss the boat

   1. A.Missing a good opportunity
   2. B.Missing your medium of travel
   3. C.Missing good moments of your life
   4. D.Being too late
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   Answer: A

6. Q872023 · 14 Jul 2023 · Shift 3

   Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. To bell the cat

   1. A.To feed pets
   2. B.To play with kids
   3. C.To love cats
   4. D.To face risk
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   Answer: D

7. Q902023 · 14 Jul 2023 · Shift 3

   Select the appropriate idiom to fill in the blank. The police have not yet been able to solve the case; it seems to be __________________.

   1. A.in a nutshell
   2. B.turning over a new leaf
   3. C.a hard nut to crack
   4. D.in a pink
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   Answer: C

8. Q782023 · 14 Jul 2023 · Shift 4

   Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Sharp practice

   1. A.Dishonesty
   2. B.Frequently
   3. C.Briefly
   4. D.Nearby
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   Answer: A

9. Q832023 · 14 Jul 2023 · Shift 4

   Select the most appropriate idiom/phrase that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. Vennela made a big fuss about a small problem.

   
   1. A.Get a taste of your own medicine
   2. B.Barking up the wrong tree
   3. C.Add insult to injury
   4. D.A storm in a teacup
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   Answer: D