Idioms & Phrases · SSC CGL previous year questions

2022 59 questions

1. Q802022 · 6 Dec 2022 · Shift 3

   Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. A rolling stone gathers no moss

   1. A.A person who settles for a short time and runs from place to place, enjoying his freedom
   2. B.A person who does not settle anywhere for a short time, and is always searching for gold
   3. C.A person who settles for a long time and leads a boring and useless life
   4. D.A person who does not settle in one place for a long time, does not gain wealth, name or fame
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   Answer: D

2. Q792022 · 6 Dec 2022 · Shift 4

   Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom that can be substituted in the following sentence. The young boy was born with a silver spoon in his mouth.

   
   1. A.born with a spoon stuck in his mouth
   2. B.born to riches and luxury
   3. C.born with a spoon that was not of gold
   4. D.born to not so rich parents
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   Answer: B

3. Q842022 · 6 Dec 2022 · Shift 4

   Select the most appropriate idiom that can substitute the italicised words in the given sentence. The world needs a global leader who can hold out a gesture of peace

   1. A.mother wit
   2. B.halcyon days
   3. C.a grass widow
   4. D.an olive branch
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   Answer: D

4. Q832022 · 5 Dec 2022 · Shift 1

   Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence. “Just add a bit of cheese to your pasta and Bob’s your uncle! ” Reena suggested to me over dinner last night.

   
   1. A.It becomes easily and quickly achievable
   2. B.It changes the appearance
   3. C.It ruins everything
   4. D.It changes nothing
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   Answer: A

5. Q842022 · 5 Dec 2022 · Shift 1

   Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence. When the District Attorney asked the convict about details of the day of the crime, he started beating about the bush.

   
   1. A.Being excessively aggressive
   2. B.Accusing others of the crime
   3. C.Speaking in a confusing manner without giving a correct answer
   4. D.Trying to invoke sympathy
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   Answer: C

6. Q942022 · 5 Dec 2022 · Shift 2

   Select the idiom that can correctly replace the underlined part of the given sentence. I know she really wants the promotion, but she really hit me below the hand by telling the boss about my personal problems.

   
   1. A.hit me the bricks
   2. B.hit me below the books
   3. C.hit me below the bottle
   4. D.hit me below the belt
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   Answer: D

7. Q772022 · 5 Dec 2022 · Shift 3

   Select the most appropriate idiom that can substitute the italicised words in the given sentence. He was sacked from his job because of a grave error on his part.

   1. A.raining cats and dogs
   2. B.minding one’s p’s and q’s
   3. C.picking holes in one’s cot
   4. D.Himalayan blunder
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   Answer: D

8. Q802022 · 5 Dec 2022 · Shift 3

   Select the most appropriate idiom that can substitute the italicised words in the given sentence. I have been a vegetarian for a very long time .

   1. A.Donkey’s years
   2. B.Duck in the thunderstorm
   3. C.Die in harness
   4. D.Damocles’ sword
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   Answer: A

9. Q832022 · 5 Dec 2022 · Shift 4

   Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. In hot waters

   1. A.To be in trouble
   2. B.To dip in hot water
   3. C.To be in a hot climate
   4. D.To feel relaxed
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   Answer: A

10. Q862022 · 5 Dec 2022 · Shift 4

    Select the idiom from the given options that gives the most appropriate meaning of the highlighted text in the following sentence. The announcement of the new tourism policy of the government has made some people excited or interested.

    
    1. A.Pull out all the stops
    2. B.Run around in circles
    3. C.Quicken the pulse
    4. D.Reach for the moon
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    Answer: C

11. Q772022 · 3 Dec 2022 · Shift 1

    Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Fair and square

    1. A.Honestly
    2. B.Fair-skinned
    3. C.Being vague
    4. D.Good looking
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    Answer: A

12. Q932022 · 3 Dec 2022 · Shift 2

    Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence. Being an ardent professional, the lawyer always kept his clients at an arm’s length.

    
    1. A.Away from each other
    2. B.At a distance
    3. C.Under wraps
    4. D.Alert and prepared
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    Answer: B

13. Q772022 · 3 Dec 2022 · Shift 3

    Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Cut a poor figure.

    1. A.In a poor state
    2. B.To put a good impression
    3. C.To put a bad impression
    4. D.Bad physical form
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    Answer: C

14. Q812022 · 3 Dec 2022 · Shift 3

    Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Bear the palm

    1. A.To bring joyful news
    2. B.To lose a game
    3. C.To advocate peace
    4. D.To be a winner
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    Answer: D

15. Q922022 · 2 Dec 2022 · Shift 1

    Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Break the ice

    1. A.Make people meeting first time feel uncomfortable
    2. B.Make people meeting first time feel sad
    3. C.Make people meeting first time feel more detached
    4. D.Make people meeting first time feel more comfortable
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    Answer: D

16. Q842022 · 2 Dec 2022 · Shift 3

    Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Beat around the bush

    1. A.Avoid praising someone and demean
    2. B.Avoid the main point by talking in a roundabout way
    3. C.Avoid saying what you mean, usually because it is not funny
    4. D.Avoid using foul words to make someone uncomfortable
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    Answer: B

17. Q832022 · 2 Dec 2022 · Shift 4

    Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. To smell a rat

    1. A.To have reason to know the presence of a rat
    2. B.to have reason to suspect
    3. C.To know the smell of a rat
    4. D.To learn the smell of a rat
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    Answer: B

18. Q832022 · 1 Dec 2022 · Shift 1

    Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Like a cakewalk

    1. A.Smooth surface
    2. B.Pleasant experience
    3. C.Easy task
    4. D.Active
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    Answer: C

19. Q892022 · 1 Dec 2022 · Shift 1

    Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. All eyes

    1. A.Watching with anger
    2. B.Watching eagerly
    3. C.Watching with no interest
    4. D.Not watching at all
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    Answer: B

20. Q862022 · 1 Dec 2022 · Shift 2

    Choose the correct meaning of the given idiom. In weal and woe

    1. A.In sad and gloomy days
    2. B.In happiness and good times
    3. C.In prosperity and adversity
    4. D.In despair and failure
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    Answer: C

21. Q892022 · 1 Dec 2022 · Shift 2

    Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. A green horn

    1. A.Uneducated person
    2. B.Inexperienced person
    3. C.Clever person
    4. D.Skilled person
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    Answer: B

22. Q882022 · 1 Dec 2022 · Shift 3

    Choose the correct meaning of the given idiom Bag and baggage

    1. A.With burden
    2. B.Without any aim
    3. C.Without happiness
    4. D.With all of one’s possessions
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    Answer: D

23. Q912022 · 1 Dec 2022 · Shift 3

    Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom that can be substituted in the following sentence. He was murdered in cold blood .

    
    1. A.in cold weather
    2. B.deliberately
    3. C.when blood was cold
    4. D.regretfully
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    Answer: B