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SSC Idiom & Phrases Test 350
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SSC Idiom & Phrases Test 350
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  • Question 1/10
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    Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

    A kick in the teeth

    Solutions

    The idiom "A kick in the teeth means something that hurts someone/something emotionally OR is a great disappointment.

    Example: The recent loss in the world cup is a kick in the teeth for the entire contingent.

    Hence, option C is the correct answer.

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    Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

    Draw the line at something

    Solutions

    The idiom "Draw the line at something" means to set a limit.

    Example: We don’t mind assisting anyone, but we draw the line at doing everything ourselves.

    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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    Raise the bar

    Solutions

    The idiom "raise the bar" means to set a new, higher standard of quality or performance.

    e.g. Awards are being given to those who have raised the bar in their respective fields.

    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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    Fifth wheel

    Solutions

    The idiom "fifth wheel" means someone who has no real place or purpose in a situation OR someone who is unwanted or unimportant.

    e.g.  She just wanted to be a formal member of the club instead of a fifth wheel.

    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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    Make head or tail of something

    Solutions

    The idiom "make head or tail of something" means to be unable to understand something.

    Example: We couldn’t make head or tail of what she was saying at the conference.

    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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    Hold your horses

    Solutions

    The idiom "Hold your horses" means used to tell someone that they should wait a moment or be patient before doing anything in excitement.

    Example: Hold your horses till an official press note is released by the commission.

    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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    Cook the books

    Solutions

    The idiom "cook the books" means to change the facts dishonestly or illegally.

    e.g. Her accountant had been cooking the books for years.

    Hence, option B is the correct answer.

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    Directions For Questions

    Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

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    Poke one’s nose

    Solutions

    The idiom "poke one’s nose" means to try to become involved in something that should not involve someone.

    e.g. She is always poking her nose into other people’s business.

    Hence, option D is the correct answer.

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    Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

    In hot water

    Solutions

    The idiom "In hot water" means to get into trouble or disgrace.

    Example: Geeta put herself in hot water over her controversial remarks on social media.

    Hence, option A is the correct answer.

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

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    Getting butterflies in one's stomach

    Solutions

    The idiom Getting butterflies in one's stomach means to be anxious and have a nervous feeling in the stomach.

    Example:
    He had butterflies in his stomach as he walked out onto the stage for his dance performance.

    Hence, option D is the correct answer.

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