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SSC - Idiom & Phrases Test 312
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  • Question 1/10
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    Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

    To bury the hatchet

    Solutions
     The idiom ‘to bury the hatchet’ means to stop an argument and become friends again.

    E.g. :- Can't you two just bury the hatchet?

    Hence, option B is the correct answer.

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    Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

    Lie low

    Solutions
     The idiom “Lie low” means to try not to attract attention. So, option D is the correct choice.

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

    Dark horse

    Solutions
    The given idiom means a candidate or competitor about whom little is known but who unexpectedly wins or succeeds.

    Usage in a sentence: Nobody thought Cheri could win the race after breaking her leg last year, but she turned out to be a dark horse and took first place.

    Accordingly, option B is the correct answer.

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    Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

    Raise an alarm

    Solutions

    The idiom “Raise an alarm” means to warn someone about the dangerous situation or an event that will have negative consequences.

    Example: He hammered on all the doors to raise the alarm.

    Hence, option A is the correct answer.

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

    Stone’s throw

    Solutions
    Note that the given idiom means ‘at a short distance’. Thus, the correct answer is option A.

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    Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

    Bury the hatchet

    Solutions

    The idiom “Bury the hatchet” means to stop not being friendly and become friends again.

    Example: After not speaking to each other for years, the two sisters decided to bury the hatchet.

    Hence, option D is the correct answer.

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    Not make head or tail

    Solutions

    The idiom “Not make head or tail” means to be unable to understand something.

    Example: He could not make head or tail of what she was saying.

    Hence, option B is the correct answer.

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    Full of hot air

    Solutions

    The idiom “Full of hot air” means claims, promises or statements that sound impressive but have no real meaning or truth.

    Example: Please don’t worry about what they are saying. It is full of hot air.

    Hence, option A is the correct answer.

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    Not mince words

    Solutions

    The idiom “Not mince words” means to say something in a direct way even though it might offend other people.

    Example: She does not mince her words when she talks about his ex-manager.

    Hence, option D is the correct answer.

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    To take stock of

    Solutions

    The idiom “To take stock of” means to stop and think carefully about the way in which a particular situation is developing in order to decide what to do next.

    Example: It was time to stand back and take stock of his future prospects in the company.

    Hence, option A is the correct answer.

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