English Idioms and Phrases : All SSC Exams Previous Years Objective Solved Questions Set 21

 

Q.1:- Beggar description ?

1. Cannot be described
2. Something described by a beggar
3. A poor account of something
4. A description of a beggar

Q.2:- The smell from the kitchen makes my mouth water ?

1. Makes me giddy
2. Makes me vomit
3. Stimulates my appetite
4. Makes me sick

Q.3:- to break the ice ?

1. Made people angry
2. Made people laugh
3. Made people excited
4. Made people relaxed and comfortable

Q.4:- Curry favour ?

1. Seek impartial judgement
2. Seek favourable attention
3. Prepare a dish
4. Attract attention

Q.5:- Mare’s nest ?

1. Phenomenal discovery
2. Worthless thing
3. Joyful event
4. Huge mistake

Q.6:- A left handed compliment ?

1. A subtle rebuke
2. Wholesome praise
3. An ambiguous compliment
4. A mild compliment

Q.7:- A live wire ?

1. Industrious and brilliant
2. Lively and active
3. Sincere and intelligent
4. Sincere and efficient

Q.8:- Carry the ball ?

1. Decorate the ball
2. Be in charge
3. Take the decision
4. Be the hostess

Q.9:- to bury the hatchet ?

1. To make peace
2. To dig the ground
3. To negotiate
4. To make war

Q.10:- Weal and woe ?

1. Friends and enemies
2. Be in danger
3. Adversity
4. Good times and bad times

Q.11:- With might and main ?

1. With full risks
2. With full force
3. Having full confidence
4. With full blessings

Q.12:- Our manager is feared by everyone for he is as hard as nails ?

1. Powerful
2. Unrelenting
3. Fearsome
4. Strict

Q.13:- A man of letters ?

1. Letter writer
2. Proof reader
3. Postman
4. Scholar

Q.14:- Cut short ?

1. Delete
2. Praise
3. Interrupt
4. Slice into small pieces

Q.15:- Ruffle somebody’s feather ?

1. Gamble
2. Escape responsibility
3. Annoy somebody
4. Show contempt for

Q.16:- The story does not hold water ?

1. Does not deserve appreciation
2. Does not fulfil the requirements
3. Cannot be believed
4. Cannot be valued

Q.17:- The luxury car that they bought turned out to be a white elephant ?

1. A rare article
2. Useful mode of transport
3. Costly or troublesome possession
4. A proud possession

Q.18:- Those who work by fits and starts seldom show good results ?

1. Rarely
2. Disinterestedly
3. Irregularly
4. Regularly

Q.19:- The party high command wanted to stave off an open battle ?

1. Postpone
2. Wait and see
3. Allow it to take its own course
4. Prevent

Q.20:- I cannot put up with your misconduct any longer ?

1. Excuse
2. Refuse
3. Accept
4. Tolerate

Q.21:- to blaze a trail ?

1. To lead the way as a pioneer
2. To light a track
3. To set up a fire
4. To wear a blazer while running

Q.22:- It is evident from the minister’s statement that heads will roll in the Secretariat ?

1. Transfers will take place
2. Heads will be cut off
3. People will die
4. Dismissals will occur

Q.23:- My neighbor had to pay through his nose for a brand new car ?

1. Pay huge loans
2. Pay a reasonable price
3. Pay an extremely high price
4. Make a quick buck

Q.24:- red-letter day ?

1. A colourful day
2. Fatal day
3. Happy and significant day
4. Hapless day

Q.25:- He is accused of sitting on the fence ?

1. Observing the scene
2. Resting on fence
3. Hesitating which side to take
4. Sitting back and enjoying the fun