IDIOMS/PHRASES
(3) an anti-national meeting (3) an activi ty that involves (1) at ease (2) displeased
(4) a top-level meeting mystery and secrecy (3) perplexed (4) danger
Directions (820–829) : In each (4) a wide coat without sleeves and 837. It is time that professors came
of the following questions, fo ur a small sword down from their ivory towers
alternatives are given for the Idioms/ 829. palm off and studied the real needs of
Phrases. Choose the one that best (1) clearly visible present day students.
expresses the meaning of the Idiom/ (2) uneasy with something (1) expensive fee
Phrase. (2) detachment and seclusion
(3) to dispose off with the intent
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(4) conceal (4) a tower made of ivory
820. make one’s mark
Directions (830–839) : In the 838. She was in a brown study and
(1) distinguish oneself following questions, four alternatives did not notice my entrance.
(2) score high marks are given for the Idiom/Phrase given (1) sleep (2) dream
(3) highlight something in a page in bold in the sentence. Choose the (3) fear (4) reverie
(4) reveal something one that best expresses the meaning
839. The inspector was caught red
821. throw in the towel of the Idiom/Phrase in the sentence.
handed.
(1) fight with vigour (SSC CAPFs SI, ASI Online
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(2) acknowledge defeat 830. My friend got the sack from his (2) caught in the act of
(3) get success first job. committing the crime
(4) concentrate more (1) resigned (3) caught with dirty hands
822. mare’s nest (2) got tired of (4) found with hands tied
(1) phenomenal discovery (3) was dismissed from Directions (840–842) : In each
(2) worthless thing (4) was demoted from of the questions, four alternatives are
(3) joyful event 831. The smell from the kitchen given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the
makes my mouth water. alternative which best expresses the
(4) huge mistake
meaning of the Idiom/ Phrase.
823. a storm in a teacup (1) makes me giddy
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(2) something which encourages (3) stimulates my appetite 840. Smooth ruffled feathers
(3) big fuss over a small matter (4) makes me sick (1) Comb untidy hair
(4) special positions 832. His boss was always breathing (2) Make people feel less
down his neck. offended
824. blue- blooded
(1) shouting loudly at him
(1) inferior (3) Tousle someone’s hair
(2) giving him strenuous work
(2) of noble birth (4) Stroke a pet animal
(3) abusing and ill-treating him
(3) of unknown origin 841. Assume airs
(4) watching all his acti ons
(4) unhealthy (1) Take tight
closely
825. do a roaring trade (2) Remain calm
833. I have a bone to pick with you
(1) in the animal business in this matter. (3) Act innocent
(2) highly successful (1) am angry (4) Pretend superiority
(3) in the habit of shouting at (2) selfish motive 842. Play truant
others (3) selfless motive (1) Play a tyrant
(4) extermely reluctant (4) desire (2) Stay away from duty
826. keep body and soul together 834. To work on this project is like (3) Be responsible
(1) maintain his health flogging a dead horse. (4) Be alert
(2) continue with his work (1) harp upon a question that Directions (843-845) : In each
(3) to have just enoug h to has been settled of the questions, four alternatives are
(2) dragging something too far given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the
sustain
(3) over-spending money alternative which best expresses the
(4) be physical and spiritual meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
827. will-o-the-wisp (4) None of these
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(1) smoky place 835. The cashier wiped the nose of
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his employer by presenting false
(2) marsh land 843. Beggar description
bills.
(3) unreal imagining (1) Cannot be described
(1) abused (2) cheated
(4) rumour whispered by many (2) Something described by a
(3) slapped (4) doomed
828. cloak-and-dagger beggar
836. She is quite at sea and does not
(1) an armoured suit (3) A poor account of something
know what course of action to
(2) a game of martial skill take in the matter. (4) A description of a beggar
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