IDIOMS/PHRASES
(3) pulled down a the sentence. Choose the alternative Directions (688-691) : In each
(4) defamed a family building which best expresses the meaning of of the following questions, four alter-
672. Tripti gave her report quoting the Idiom/Phrase. natives are given for the Idiom/Phrase
chapter and verse. (SSC CHSL (10+2) LDC, DEO & PA/SA in bold. Choose the alternative which
(1) spoke like a preacher Exam, 01.11.2015, IInd Sitting) best expresses the meaning of the Id-
(2) taught like a teacher 680. She paid a flying visit to Mum- iom/Phrase.
(3) referred to religious books bai to see her ailing father. (SSC CHSL (10+2) LDC, DEO
& PA/SA Exam, 15.11.2015
(4) provided minute details (1) went by aeroplane
(IInd Sitting) TF No. 7203752)
673. Sunil’s dog in a manger attitude (2) a very long visit
688. to make up one’s mind.
did not help to settle the matter. (3) a very short visit
(1) to decide what to do
(1) cold (2) selfless (4) a surprise visit
(2) to remember things clearly
(3) selfish (4) warm 681. to take after
(3) to remind oneself of some-
674. If the speaker continues with his (1) to remove (2) to resemble
thing
boring speech, the audience will (3) to cheat (4) to write down
(4) to think creatively
probably vote with their feet. 682. have a finger in every pie
689. International monetary affairs are
(1) kick him out (1) to be greedy governed by the gnomes of
(2) show their disapproval (2) to be meddlesome Zurich.
(3) stop him from speaking (3) to be efficient (1) witchcraft of Zurich
(4) choose him as leader (4) to be quarrelsome (2) foreign leaders
675. I threw up my cards for want of 683. the jury is out (3) big international bankers
funds. (1) No decision has been reached. (4) guardians of treasure
(1) put my whole income at stake (2) A jury member is absent. 690. to put in a nut–shell.
(2) looked out for help (3) The entire jury decides to (1) to be long and exhaustive
(3) gave up my plan stay out of the proceedings. about something
(4) gambled all my money (4) The jury has taken a break (2) to state something very con-
676. He worked hard to feather his between hearings. cisely
nest. Directions (684-687) : In each of (3) to place something
(1) trap birds the following questions, four alterna- (4) to be blunt about something
(2) decorate his home tives are given for the Idiom/Phrase 691. Nowadays it has become a fash-
(3) be the envy of others in bold. Choose the alternative which ion to take French Leave.
best expresses the meaning of the Idi-
(4) provide for his own needs (1) seeki ng permission from
om/Phrase.
677. Shyam Prasad was a chip of the French Embassy
(SSC CHSL (10+2) LDC, DEO
old block. & PA/SA Exam, 15.11.2015
(2) saying goodbye in French
(1) a being of the old generation (Ist Sitting) TF No. 6636838) style
(2) an experienced old man 684. Ramah was on cloud nine when (3) absenting oneself without
(3) a common boy of the locality she heard that she had won the permission
(4) someone similar in charac- lottery. (4) taking leave to go to France
ter to one’s father (1) frustrated (2) very happy Directions (692–695) : In the fol-
678. My father is undoubtedly an (3) shocked (4) confused lowing questions, four alternatives are
arm-chair critic. given for the Idiom/Phrase in bold.
685. My brother puts by a little mon-
Choose the alternative which best ex-
(1) someone who gives advice ey every month.
presses the meaning of the Idiom/
based on theory not practice (1) saves Phrase.
(2) someone who gives advice (2) loses (SSC CHSL (10+2) LDC, DEO
based on practice not theory (3) gives away & PA/SA Exam, 06.12.2015
(3) someone who gives advice (4) spends carefully (Ist Sitting) TF No. 1375232)
based on experience 692. to be in a quandary
686. I was in two minds whether to
(4) someone who never gives buy a new television or a new (1) to be in a confusing situation
advice computer. (2) to be in an unenviable posi-
679. He was punished for taking
(1) to be firm tion
French leave.
(2) to be undecided (3) to be on the alert
(1) being absent without per-
(3) to take two decisions (4) to be in a commanding posi-
mission
(4) to lose one’s mind tion
(2) leaving without intimation
687. to call it a day 693. A false friend never hesitates to
(3) giving lame excuse
(1) put off work for another day shed crocodile tears.
(4) resigning without giving notice
(2) the day was marvellous (1) to move from one place to
Directions (680–683) : In the fol- another
lowing questions, four alternatives are (3) decide to finish working
(4) give the day a name (2) to show false happiness
given for the Idiom/Phrase in bold in
SEE–738