IDIOMS/PHRASES
469. The personality development, 476. I saw through the trick and was (1) speaking sadly
class started with an i c e on guard. (2) speaking sharply
breaking session. (1) anticipated (2) detected (3) speaking kindly
(1) having breakfast (3) witnessed (4) defeated (4) speaking cheerfully
(2) starting conversation 477. He is not a good lawyer but he 484. After getting a severe scolding
(3) introducing chief guest has the gift of the gab. from his mother, Raghu got down
(4) making speeches (1) talk very fast to business.
470. He chickened out when he (2) speak very well (1) began to work seriously
confronted opposition. (3) a good voice (2) joined his father’s business
(1) ate chicken (4) pretend convincingly (3) started a business
(2) released chicken 478. We have to put up with the (4) became businesslike
(3) hatched eggs sorrows of life.
Directions (485–487) : In the
(4) withdrew (1) bear patiently
following questions, four alternatives
471. Try to make do with what you (2) fight against
are given for the Idiom/Phrase in bold
have. (3) welcome cheerfully
in the sentence. Choose the alternative
(1) create (2) do (4) treat with indifference
which best expresses the meaning of
(3) produce (4) manage Directions (479–481) : In the the Idiom/Phrase.
472. The scientist worked for following questions, four alternatives
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donkey’s years to arrive at the are given for the Idiom/Phrase in bold
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formula. in the sentence. Choose the alternative
which best expresses the meaning of 485. He was the bad egg in the family.
(1) a long time (2) a short time (1) greedy (2) worthless
(3) for donkeys (4) for few years the Idiom/Phrase.
(SSC (10+2) Level Data Entry (3) valuable (4) unwanted
Directions (473-475) : In the
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are given for the Idiom/Phrase in bold (1) to have a hot bath
479. The die is cast and nothing can (2) to keep warm
in the sentence. Choose the alternative be done now.
which best expresses the meaning of (3) to get into trouble
(1) The game has been played
the Idiom/Phrase as your answer. (4) to get drowned
(2) There has been a failure
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(3) The effect has worn out 487. a wild-goose chase
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(4) The decision has been taken
473. The manager hesitated to assign (2) a fruitful search
480. He is in the habit of picking
the job to the newcomer as he was (3) long pursuit
holes in everything.
wet behind the ears.
(1) delving deep into (4) fruitless pursuit
(1) young and inexperienced
(2) finding fault with Directions (488 – 490) : In the
(2) drenched in the rain
(3) unpunctual and lethargic (3) causing trouble to following questions, four alternatives
(4) stupid and slow-witted (4) asking questions about are given for the Idiom/Phrase in bold
474. Mrs. Roy keeps an open house 481. The member took exception to in the sentence. Choose the alternative
on Saturday evening parties the secretary’s remark about the which best expresses the meaning of
current political situation in the the Idiom/Phrase.
you’ll find all kinds of people
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(1) accepted readily
(1) keeps the gates open for a (Patna) Exam. 16.02.2014)
(2) laughed at
few persons 488. took to her heels
(2) welcomes all members (3) objected (4) granted
(1) bent down
(3) welcomes a select group of Directions (482–484) : In the
following questions, four alternatives (2) ran off
people (3) kicked off her shoes
are given for the Idiom/Phrase in bold
(4) keeps the doors of the house
in the sentence. Choose the alternative (4) rubbed her heels
open which best expresses the meaning of 489. was plain sailing
475. The police cordoned off the area the Idiom/Phrase as your answer.
after the explosion. (1) was very easy
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(3) isolated (4) was uncomfortable
482. The young servant goes about
(4) checked everyone in with the old master. 490. a bolt from the blue
Directions (476-478) : In the (1) struck by thunder
(1) tries to know more about
following questions, four alternatives (2) a piece of bad luck
are given for the Idiom/Phrase in bold (2) adjusts well
(3) moves around (3) a flash of lighting
in the sentence. Choose the alternative
which best expresses the meaning of (4) goes around (4) a complete surprise
the Idiom/Phrase as your answer. 483. The mother was right in giving a Directions (491-493) : In the
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