IDIOMS/PHRASES
300. The officer called for an 308. The rat race among the leaders 315. to eat a humble pie
explanation from the cashier for is revolting. (1) to feel downtrodden
the shortage of cash. (1) corruption (2) to accept defeat
(1) asked (2) nepotism (3) to be humiliated
(2) begged (3) favouritism (4) to accept abuse
(3) served a notice (4) fierce competition for power 316. to break the ice
(4) demanded 309. People were dropping like flies (1) to start doubting
301. The actress took cue from her in the intense heat. (2) to start a quarrel
brother and became successful. (1) collapsing in large numbers (3) to start a conversation
(1) some help (2) getting infected with many (4) to break a friendship
(2) a hint diseases Directions (317–318) : In the
(3) some money (3) taking leave in large numbers following questions, four alternatives
(4) learnt acting (4) sitting down in the shade are given for the Idiom/Phrase.
302. We wanted the gift to be a sur Directions (310-314) : In the Choose the alternative which best
prise for my mother, but my following questions, four alternatives expresses the meaning of the Idiom/
are given for the Idiom/Phrase printed
sister gave the game away. Phrase.
in bold in the sentence. Choose the
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(2) gave out the secret Exam. 22.04.1912 (IInd Sitting)
meaning of the idiom/ phrase.
(3) gave away the gift 317. not my cup of tea
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303. Let us have a heart to heart (IInd Sitting (East Zone) (2) a routine work
talk to solve this problem. 310. He knows the ins and outs of (3) not what I like
(1) good talk the case. (4) not liked by me
(2) emotional talk (1) entry and exit 318. to have second thoughts
(3) frank talk (2) separate ways (1) to change decision
(4) loving talk (3) route (2) to plan carefully
304. His speech fell short on the (4) full details (3) to take someone
audience. 311. The news of the President"s death
spread like wild fire. (4) to reconsider
(1) had no effect
(1) spread rapidly Directions (319– 328) : In the
(2) moved the audience
(2) caused a major confusion following questions, four alternatives
(3) impressed the audience
(3) was a wild rumour are given for the Idiom/Phrase in bold
(4) was quite short in the sentence. Choose the alternative
(4) set the nation on fire
Directions (305 – 309) : In the which best expresses the meaning of
312. Negative arguments generally
following questions, four alternatives the Idiom/Phrase as your answer.
end up in smoke when team
are given for the Idiom/Phrase in bold (SSC Graduate Level Tier-II
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which best expresses the meaning of
(1) create hard feelings 319. Sarala is always ready to eat
the Idiom/Phrase as your answer.
(2) lead to bad habits anyone’s salt.
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(3) spoil good understanding (1) to be one’s guest
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(4) become useless finally (2) to cook tasty dishes
313. When my friend was in Kolkata, (3) an infectious disease
305. He put across his ideas to the
he ran into an old friend at the
Minister. (4) to deceive someone
theatre.
(1) made available (1) hit 320. He will certainly come to grief
(2) effectively conveyed (2) met accidentally if he does not leave his present
(3) strongly expressed (3) planned to meet friends.
(4) laid aside (4) invited (1) addicted
306. George and I are neighbours, but 314. Going abroad for a holiday was (2) go upto the extreme
we don’t see eye to eye with each out of the question. (3) suffer
other. (1) undesirable (2) impossible (4) enjoy
(1) like (2) interact (3) unpleasant (4) irresistible 321. If you develop friendship with
(3) agree (4) fight Directions (315–316) : In the an individual you must stand by
307. The question of unemployment following questions, four alternatives him through thick and thin.
is a hard nut to crack. are given for the Idiom/Phrase. (1) think about his/her welfare
(1) difficult task Choose the alternative which best (2) under all circumstances
(2) different matter expresses the meaning of the Idiom/
(3) to accompany through a
Phrase.
(3) impossible task thick forest
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(4) inexplicable problem Exam. 24.04.1912 (Ist Sitting) (4) in day and night
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