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SSC - Idioms & Phrases Test-7
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  • Question 1/10
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    Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

    Tongue in cheek

    Solutions

    The idiom “tongue in cheek” means speaking or writing in an ironic or insincere way.
    Hence, option A is the correct answer.

     

  • Question 2/10
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    Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

    Horses for courses

    Solutions

    The idiom ‘horses for courses’ means it is important to choose suitable people for particular activities because different people are suited to different things. Option B expresses the correct meaning of the idiom. Hence, it is the correct answer.

     

  • Question 3/10
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    Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

    Red letter day

    Solutions

    The idiom ‘Red letter day’ means a day that is pleasantly noteworthy or memorable.

    Hence, option B is the correct answer.

     

  • Question 4/10
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    Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

    Cap in hand

    Solutions

    If you go cap in hand to someone, you ask them very humbly to give you something or to do something for you. Option D reflects correct meaning of the idiom.

     

  • Question 5/10
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    Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

    A cuckoo in the nest

    Solutions

    'A cuckoo in the nest' means an unwelcomed intruder in a place or situation. So 'An unwelcomed intruder' is the most suitable response. Hence, option C is the correct answer.

     

  • Question 6/10
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    Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

    Weal and woe

    Solutions

    The expression "weal and woe" refers to the good and bad times, the joys and sorrows, or prosperity and misfortune. Thus, option B is the correct answer.

     

  • Question 7/10
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    Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

    Let the chips fall where they may.

    Solutions

    The idiom "let the chips fall where they may" means to allow events to unfold naturally; to accept what occurs without prejudice, worry, or regret. Thus, option D is the correct explanation of the idiom.

     

  • Question 8/10
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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.

    Fair-weather friend

    Solutions

    The idiom "fair-weather friend" is used for a person whose friendship cannot be relied on in times of difficulty; someone who supports only in easy and convenient situations. Thus, option C is the correct answer.

     

  • Question 9/10
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    Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

    To give oneself airs

    Solutions

    The idiom 'to give oneself airs' means to act in a way that shows one thinks one is better than other people; to behave arrogantly. Hence, option D is the correct answer.

  • Question 10/10
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    Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

    To come apart

    Solutions

    If an object 'comes apart', it is separated into pieces, either because it has been made that way or because it is very old or in very bad condition. Hence, option D is the right answer.

     

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