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SSC Idiom & Phrases Test 344
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    Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

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    A cold fish

    Solutions

    The idiom, ‘a cold fish’ is used to denote a hard-hearted person who shows no emotion.

    Example: He didn't really show much emotion – he's a bit of a cold fish.

    Hence, option A is the correct answer.

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    Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

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    Mad as a hatter

    Solutions

    The idiom “mad as a hatter” refers to someone who is completely crazy; abnormal or insane.

    e.g. My grandfather came back from the war as mad as a hatter because of all the horrible things he saw.

    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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    Have one’s hands full

    Solutions

    The idiom “have one’s hands full” means to be very busy. 

    e.g.  I can't do the job—I've got my hands full at my desk.

    Hence, option C is the correct answer.

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    Directions For Questions

    Select the most appropriate idiom (in the context) to fill in the sentence.

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    Making the final paper was a really difficult task but by the end of the week, I was able to _________________.

    Solutions

    Let's first see the meanings of the idioms given in the options:

    Wrap one’s head around = to comprehend something that one considers challenging or confusing.

    Cry one’s eyes out = weep bitterly and at length; shed tears.

    Run out of stream = to gradually lose energy or enthusiasm.

    Bark up the wrong tree = to be wrong about the reason for something or the way to achieve something.

    Hence, option D is the correct answer.

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    Direction: Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

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    Through thick and thin

    Solutions
    The idiom "Through thick and thin” means even when there are problems or difficulties.

    Example: In any relationship, you are expected to stick together through thick and thin.

    Hence, option D is the correct answer.

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    Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

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    To fan the flames

    Solutions

    The idiom "to fan the flames” means to make a feeling such as anger, hate etc. worse.

    e.g. She already found him attractive, but his letters really fanned the flames.

    Hence, option B is the correct answer.

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    Direction: Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

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    Spick and span

    Solutions

    The idiom "Spick and span” means neat and clean.

    Example: We should keep our surroundings spick and span for germ-free ambience.

    Hence, option C is the correct answer.

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    Direction: Select the most appropriate meaning of the following idiom.

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    To take a chill pill

    Solutions

    The meaning of the given idiom “to take a chill pill” is something that has a relaxing or calming effect.

    E.g.: The police officer told Jim to take a chill pill and answer the questions.

    According to the given options, the idiom can be defined as to calm down.

    Hence, option B is the correct answer.

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    Direction: Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiomatic expression given.

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    Caught red-handed

    Solutions

    The given idiom “caught red-handed” means to discover someone while they are doing something bad or illegal.

    E.g.: He was caught red-handed taking money from the till.

    Hence, option A is the correct answer.

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    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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