Idioms & Phrases · SSC CGL previous year questions

2023 59 questions

1. Q922023 · 21 Jul 2023 · Shift 3

   Select the correct idiom that can substitute the italicised group of words in the given sentence. My business partners thought that I would simply accept their cheating, but they will soon realise that I am more powerful than what they expected.

   1. A.damsel in distress
   2. B.they caught a tartar
   3. C.cutting a cloth
   4. D.casting pearls before swine
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   Answer: B

2. Q812023 · 21 Jul 2023 · Shift 4

   Select the sentence that uses the given idiom correctly. Cut corners

   1. A.He cut corners on his homework and got a bad grade.
   2. B.The artist cut corners on the painting, and it ended up looking unfinished.
   3. C.I always make sure to cut corners when I'm driving to save time.
   4. D.I cut corners to finish my project on time, and my boss praised me for my hard work.
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   Answer: A

3. Q912023 · 21 Jul 2023 · Shift 4

   Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Hit the jackpot

   1. A.Found a piece of gold
   2. B.Harm the opportunity
   3. C.Receiving a reward
   4. D.Gaining a big success
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   Answer: D

4. Q792023 · 20 Jul 2023 · Shift 1

   Direction: Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. On the ball

   1. A.Doing a job in a slow and incorrect manner
   2. B.Doing a job in a quick and competent manner
   3. C.Playing with a ball
   4. D.Exercising using a ball
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   Answer: B

5. Q862023 · 20 Jul 2023 · Shift 1

   Select the most appropriate idiom for the given situation. I was very excited about my new assignment. I sent the email without the required attachment. What have I done?

   1. A.Shook a leg
   2. B.As swift as an eagle
   3. C.Jumped the gun
   4. D.Tested the waters
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   Answer: C

6. Q792023 · 20 Jul 2023 · Shift 2

   Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. To face the music

   1. A.Not knowing the real chords in music
   2. B.Barring the entire audiences view at a concert
   3. C.Being challenged to a music competition
   4. D.To bear the negative consequences of wrongful actions
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   Answer: D

7. Q922023 · 20 Jul 2023 · Shift 2

   Direction: Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Stir up a hornet's nest

   1. A.Provoke trouble
   2. B.Resist a fight
   3. C.Create doubts
   4. D.Scare the birds
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   Answer: A

8. Q762023 · 20 Jul 2023 · Shift 3

   Direction: Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. It is raining cats and dogs means:

   1. A.it is raining very heavily
   2. B.there are showers
   3. C.something that does not upset you
   4. D.it is drizzling
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   Answer: A

9. Q922023 · 20 Jul 2023 · Shift 3

   Direction: Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Taking a bull by the horns

   1. A.Wearing a skull cap
   2. B.To decapitate a bull for beef
   3. C.To make a stupid decision thinking it to be daring
   4. D.To deal with a difficult situation in a very direct or confident way
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   Answer: D

10. Q812023 · 20 Jul 2023 · Shift 4

    Select the most appropriate idiom to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. The peasants worked the whole day in the fields and stopped working in the evening and went to their homes.

    
    1. A.gave it a whirl
    2. B.put ice on it
    3. C.ran around in circles
    4. D.called it a day
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    Answer: D

11. Q772023 · 19 Jul 2023 · Shift 1

    Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Gift of the gab

    1. A.Fluency of speech
    2. B.Freedom of speech
    3. C.First speech
    4. D.Figures of speech
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    Answer: A

12. Q852023 · 19 Jul 2023 · Shift 1

    Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Get into a scrape

    1. A.Creating a problem
    2. B.Solving a problem
    3. C.Explaining a problem
    4. D.Involved in a problem
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    Answer: D

13. Q892023 · 19 Jul 2023 · Shift 2

    Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined word in the given idiom. She is an awful bore; she is always blowing her own saxophone.

    
    1. A.flute
    2. B.lyre
    3. C.trumpet
    4. D.violin
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    Answer: C

14. Q912023 · 19 Jul 2023 · Shift 2

    Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Blow something out of (all) proportion.

    1. A.Make things difficult for someone without reason
    2. B.Leave someone at a time when they need you to stay and help them
    3. C.Control the level of something in order to stop it increasing
    4. D.Behave as if something that has happened is much worse than it really is
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    Answer: D

15. Q852023 · 19 Jul 2023 · Shift 3

    Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. To go to the dogs

    1. A.To win a race
    2. B.To become worse
    3. C.To stand on guard
    4. D.To win support
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    Answer: B

16. Q862023 · 19 Jul 2023 · Shift 4

    Direction: Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Go back to the drawing board

    1. A.Mediate a task
    2. B.Accomplish a task
    3. C.Start over
    4. D.Leave a work unfinished
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    Answer: C

17. Q912023 · 19 Jul 2023 · Shift 4

    Identify the idiom/phrase that can best substitute the underlined segment. I'm going to be in trouble if I don't submit my homework to the teacher.

    
    1. A.a devil's advocate
    2. B.off base
    3. C.the lion's share
    4. D.up the creek
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    Answer: D

18. Q872023 · 18 Jul 2023 · Shift 1

    Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Bad iron

    1. A.No steam
    2. B.Not hot
    3. C.Bad luck
    4. D.Bad behaviour
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    Answer: C

19. Q912023 · 18 Jul 2023 · Shift 1

    Select the most appropriate idiom or phrase to fill in the blank in the given sentence. Sweety has been _______ since her painting won first prize.

    1. A.walking on eggshells
    2. B.waiting in the wings
    3. C.walking into the lion’s den
    4. D.walking on air
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    Answer: D

20. Q862023 · 18 Jul 2023 · Shift 2

    Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. By the skin of your teeth

    1. A.Confident of victory
    2. B.Kind towards the weak
    3. C.Determined to strike
    4. D.Just barely
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    Answer: D

21. Q872023 · 18 Jul 2023 · Shift 3

    Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Through thick and thin

    1. A.Only assist during good times
    2. B.Hope during trying times
    3. C.In good times and in bad times
    4. D.Weak and lonely
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    Answer: C

22. Q922023 · 18 Jul 2023 · Shift 3

    Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. It turns out to be a blessing in disguise.

    1. A.Has a good effect even though at first it seemed it would be bad
    2. B.When a simple solution solves a problem very well
    3. C.Has a very good effect on a situation or a thing
    4. D.When things get better and better when least expecting it
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    Answer: A

23. Q762023 · 18 Jul 2023 · Shift 4

    Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom. Has he lost his mind? He is falling foul of everybody.

    
    1. A.Quite puzzled with
    2. B.Maintaining a sort of coldness
    3. C.Having an amicable talk with
    4. D.Quarrelling with
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    Answer: D

24. Q902023 · 18 Jul 2023 · Shift 4

    Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. To be in two minds

    1. A.To be dominated by someone else
    2. B.To work on somebody else's advice
    3. C.To be in a critical state
    4. D.To be uncertain
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    Answer: D

25. Q882023 · 17 Jul 2023 · Shift 1

    Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom/phrase in the given sentence. Today, the country's nationalists rule the roost and hand out the jobs.

    
    1. A.To be in charge
    2. B.To be prejudiced
    3. C.To save a criminal
    4. D.To exploit someone
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    Answer: A