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SSC - Idioms & Phrases Test-6
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    Given below are some idioms/phrases followed by four alternative meanings to each. Choose the response (A), (B), (C) or (D) which is the most appropriate expression and mark your response in the Answer Sheet accordingly.

    Hobson’s choice

    Solutions

    The idiom "Hobson's choice" refers to the choice of either taking what is available or nothing at all. Hence, option B is the correct answer.

     

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    Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

    To cast pearls before a swine

    Solutions

    The idiom "To cast pearls before a swine" means to offer valuable things to people who do not appreciate them. Thus, option D conveys the best meaning of the idiom.

     

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    In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

    Bury the hatchet

    Solutions

    "Bury the hatchet' means "to end a quarrel or conflict and become friends”. Hence, option A is the correct answer.

     

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    In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

    Look down upon

    Solutions

    'To look down upon' somebody means to consider something or someone lesser or inferior in some way. Thus, option C conveys the correct meaning of the idiom.

     

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    Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

    Buy the farm

    Solutions

    The idiom “buy the farm” means to die, especially in war or combat. Thus, option C is the correct answer.

     

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    In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

    Fish out of water

    Solutions

    The idiom "a fish out of water" means someone who is uncomfortable in a particular situation. Therefore, option C is the correct answer.

     

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    Given below are some idioms/phrases followed by four alternative meanings to each. Choose the response A, B, C or D. which is the most appropriate expression.

    Call into question

    Solutions

    The idiom "call in question" means to raise a question or doubt about someone or something. Hence, the most suitable answer is option B.

     

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    In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

    Curry favour

    Solutions

    The idiom ‘curry favour’ means to seek favour by flattery; the act of praising someone so that some benefit or advantage can be gained. So, the most suitable answer is option B.

     

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    Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

    Tempest in a teapot

    Solutions

    The idiom ‘tempest in a teapot’ means a small event that has been exaggerated out of proportion. Option B expresses correct meaning of the idiom.

     

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    In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

    Beside the mark

    Solutions

    The idiom 'beside the mark' refers to something which is not relevant or not to the point. So, option B is the correct answer.

     

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