IDIOMS/PHRASES
Directions (774–776) : In each 780. cut the mustard (3) angry and irritated
of the fo llowing questions, four (1) to get under expectations (4) surprised and shocked
alternatives are given for the Idiom/ (2) to score average Directions (789–791) : In each
Phrase. Choose the alternative which of the questions, four alternatives are
(3) to perform well
best expresses the meaning of the given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the
(4) to underperform
Idiom/Phrase. alternative which best expresses the
(SSC CGL Tier-I (CBE) 781. a chip off the old block
meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
Exam. 01.09.2016 (Ist sitting) (1) reminds them of one’s father
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774. to give oneself airs (2) to remind of one’s son Exam. 04.09.2016 (Ist sitting)
(1) space to breathe (3) reminds them of one’s son 789. burn your boats
(2) time (4) reminds of previous (1) have a burning desire to win
memories
(3) acting strange (2) become extremely tired after
782. to fish in troubled waters working very hard
(4) behaving arrogantly
(1) to indulge in evil conspiracies (3) do something that makes it
775. at a stone’s throw
(2) to make a profit out of impossible to return to the
(1) at a short distance disturbance previous situation
(2) at a place where quarrels (3) to aggravate the situation (4) want to spend money as soon
take place
(4) to make the most of bad as you get it
(3) at a great distance bargain 790. dressing-down
(4) a quarry Directions (783–785) : In each (1) apply bandage
776. bone of contention of the questions, four alternatives are (2) wear an expensive gown
(1) a delicious non-vegetarian given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the (3) give a scolding
item alternative which best expresses the
(4) pretend
(2) an item which made them meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
791. null and void
content (SSC CGL Tier-I (CBE)
Exam. 02.09.2016 (IInd sitting) (1) invalid (2) observant
(3) cause for quarrel (3) uncontrolled(4) homeless
783. bark is worse than his bite
(4) A link between them Directions (792 – 794) : In each
(1) threat is worse than the
Directions (777–779) : In each of the fo llowing questions, four
action taken.
of the questions, four alternatives are alternatives are given for the Idiom/
(2) temper cannot be controlled.
given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the Phrase. Choose the alternative which
alternative which best expresses the (3) ferocious scolding hurt more
best expresses the meaning of the
meaning of the Idiom/Phrase. than his action.
Idiom/ Phrase.
(SSC CGL Tier-I (CBE) (4) anger is always justified. (SSC CGL Tier-I (CBE)
Exam. 01.09.2016 (IInd sitting) 784. throw caution to the winds Exam. 06.09.2016 (Ist Sitting)
777. to eat humble pie (1) to be fearful 792. catch a tartar
(1) to eat an unsavoury pie (2) to warn others not to travel (1) to catch a dangerous person
(2) to be served food that is (3) to behave recklessly (2) to deal with a person who is
rotten (4) to behave with care and more than one’s match
(3) to yield under humiliating caution (3) to trap a wanted criminal
circumstances 785. ill at ease with great difficulty
(4) to give in to political pressure (1) unwell (2) irritated (4) to l ive carefully and
778. to end in smoke (3) uneasy (4) confused cautiously
(1) to fail Directions (786–788) : In each 793. cap in hand
(2) to create smoke of the questions, four alternatives are (1) defiant
(3) to end given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the (2) screaming
(4) to emit smoke alternative which best expresses the (3) well behaved
779. to spill the beans meaning of the Idiom/Phrase. (4) in a respectful manner
(1) to reveal partial truth (SSC CGL Tier-I (CBE)
794. in the blues
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(2) to be untidy (1) cheerless and depressed
(3) to reveal a secret 786. to get cold feet
(2) violent and angry
(4) to conceal a fact (1) drenched (2) fear
(3) wearing blue badges
Directions (780–782) : In these (3) felicitate (4) fever
(4) singing sad songs
questions, four alternatives are given 787. beside the mark
Directions (795–797) : In each
for the Idiom/ Phrase given in bold. (1) perfect of the questions, four alternatives are
Choose the alternative which best (2) not to the point given for the Idiom/ Phrase. Choose
expresses the meaning of the Idiom/ (3) relevant (4) charming the alternative which best expresses
Phrase given in bold. 788. on tenterhooks the meaning of the Idiom/ Phrase.
(SSC CGL Tier-I (CBE) (1) happy and excited (SSC CGL Tier-I (CBE)
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(2) in suspense and anxiety
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