IDIOMS/PHRASES
795. straw in the wind 803. pick to pieces 810. take the bull by the horns
(1) a light-weight object (1) study something superficially (1) crush something with a heavy
(2) a lucky charm (2) complete a work entirely hand
(3) a game that kids play (3) analyse critically
(2) grapple the situatio n
(4) an indication of what might (4) select only what you need.
courageously
happen Directions (804–806) : In each
796. face the music of the questions, four alternatives are (3) close your eyes and attack the
(1) be applauded given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the bull
(2) be ridiculed alternative which best expresses the (4) take defensive measures to
meaning of the Idiom/ Phrase. deal with a crisis.
(3) be punished
(SSC CHSL (10+2) Tier-I (CBE) 811. a gentleman at large
(4) be dismissed
Exam. 10.09.2016 (Ist sitting)
797. curry favour (1) a man in the crowd
804. wet behind the ears
(1) seek impartial judgement (2) a man without a job
(1) skillful
(2) seek favourable attention (2) young and rich with (3) a man who runs around
(3) prepare a dish experience (4) a man who is generous
(4) attract attention (3) young and without much 812. lose face
Directions (798–800) : In each experience (1) become embarrassed
of the questions, four alternatives are (4) hearing impaired (2) feel angry
given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the 805. under a cloud (3) get injured
alternative which best expresses the (1) sheltered from the sun (4) feel surprised
meaning of the Idiom/Phrase. (2) under suspicion 813. build castles in the air
(SSC CHSL (10+2) Tier-I (CBE) (3) out in the open (1) work tirelessly
Exam. 08.09.2016 (Ist sitting) (4) get wet
(2) fly
798. to keep in abeyance 806. get the sack
(3) dream
(1) in a state of permanence (1) look for a sack
(4) film something
(2) in a state of emergency (2) find a sack
814. fall back on
(3) in a state of suspension (3) get a call back
(4) be dismissed (1) retreat
(4) in a state of revision
Directions (807–809) : In each (2) overtaken
799. to be in a fix
of the questions, four alternatives are (3) suffer an accident
(1) in pain
given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the (4) resort to something
(2) in distress
alternative which best expresses the 815. go to rack and ruin
(3) depressed meaning of the Idiom/ Phrase. (1) a state of utter chaos
(4) in a difficult situation (SSC CGL Tier-I (CBE)
(2) a state of despair
800. to break the ice Exam. 11.09.2016 (Ist sitting)
(3) a condition of exhilaration
(1) made people angry 807. To nip in the bud
(1) to stop something at the (4) get into a bad condition
(2) made people laugh
start 816. bite the dust
(3) made people excited
(2) to trim the flowers (1) eat poorly
(4) made people relaxed and
(3) to pluck the flowers (2) suffer a defeat
comfortable
(4) to steal from (3) clean something
Directions (801–803) : In each
of the questions, four alternatives are 808. To put a spoke in one’s wheel
(4) attack and defeat somebody
given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the (1) to repair one’s cycle
817. have a chip on one’s shoulder
alternative which best expresses the (2) to hinder
(1) nurse a grudge
meaning of the Idiom/Phrase. (3) to trip a rider
(4) to add an extra wheel (2) feel physically tall
(SSC CGL Tier-I (CBE)
Exam. 09.09.2016 (Ist sitting) 809. To clip one’s wings (3) suffer an ailment
801. put two and two together (1) to stop one from flying (4) carry a burden
(1) bad at mathematics (2) to trim the leaves 818. the seamy side
(2) poor financial condition (3) to deprive one of power (1) on the right side
(3) reason logically (4) to hurt a bird (2) unpleasant aspect
(4) forget something Directions (810–819) : In the (3) visible aspects
following questions, out of the four (4) on the left side of something
802. an axe to grind
alternatives, choose the alternative 819. too many chiefs and not enough
(1) attack aggressively which best expresses the meaning of Indians.
(2) suffer a lot the Idiom/Phrase. (1) a proud gathering
(3) betray somebody (SSC CGL Tier-II (CBE)
(2) an inefficient situation
(4) have a selfish interest Exam. 30.11.2016)
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