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SSC - Idiom & Phrases Test 195
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SSC - Idiom & Phrases Test 195

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  • Question 1/10
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    Directions For Questions

    Select the option that best expresses the meaning of the idiom or phrase given below.

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    Bring it on
    Solutions
    The idiom “bring it on” means “to be confident and ready to face a challenge/difficult situation; be willing, be excited, be eager, be prepared”.

    E.g. :- The loud music brought on another one of his headaches.

    Hence, option B is the correct answer.
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    Directions For Questions

    Select the option that means the same as the given idiom.

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    Apples and Oranges.

    Solutions
    The idiom “apples and oranges” refers to two unlike things or people.

    e.g. Our new chef is just amazing while the previous one was not skilled, they are apples and oranges.

    Hence, option A is the correct answer.

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    Directions For Questions

    Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

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    To burn the midnight oil.

    Solutions
    The idiom ‘to burn the midnight oil’ means to work till very late in the night.

    e.g. Chris is asleep after burning the midnight oil trying to finish his article.

    Hence, option C is the correct answer.

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    Directions: Select the option that means the same as the given idiom.

    To miss the boat

    Solutions

    The idiom ‘to miss the boat’ means to fail to take advantage of an opportunity.

    For e.g.: Jean missed the boat on that club membership.

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    Select the option that means the same as the given idiom.

    To set aside

    Solutions
    The idiom ‘to set aside’ means to decide not to consider something.

     For e.g.: He set aside his concerns and allowed his child to go on the field trip.

    Hence, option C is the correct answer.

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    Select the option that means the same as the given idiom.

    To hang together

    Solutions
    The idiom 'to hang together' means '(of people) remain associated; help or support each other'.

    For example, the autonomous regions have an incentive to hang together.

    Hence, option D is the correct answer.

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    Directions For Questions

    Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

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    Call it a day

    Solutions
    The idiom 'call it a day' means 'decide or agree to stop doing something'.

    For example, after 14 years living and working in this country, she thinks it's time to call it a day.

    Hence, option A is the correct answer.

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    Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

    At one’s wits end

    Solutions

    The idiom “At one’s wits end” means completely confused, not knowing what to do

    E.g. I am at my wits’ end . I don’t know how to help him.

    Hence option B is the correct answer.

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    Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

    Hale and hearty.

    Solutions

    The idiom “Hale and hearty” means healthy

    Example : In spite of her old age, she looks hale and hearty.

    Hence option C is the correct answer.

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    Directions For Questions

    Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

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    To cut both ends

    Solutions
    The idiom 'to cut both hands' means '(of a point or statement) serve both sides of an argument.'.

    For example, Remember that your suggestion that costs should be shared cuts both ends.

    Hence, option B is the correct answer.

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