SSC English Idioms, Phrases and Proverbs Question Bank

done Idioms and Phrases (I) Total Questions - 12

• question_answer1)

  Directions: In the following questions out of the four alternatives choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.

  From stem to stern [SSC CGL Tier II 2017]

  A)
  all the way from the front of a ship to the back. done clear
  B)
  from the beginning to the end. done clear
  C)
  top of a plant to its roots. done clear
  D)
  loose pleasantness to become strict. done clear
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  Directions: In the following questions out of the four alternatives choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.

  Over egg the pudding [SSC CGL Tier II 2017]

  A)
  add unnecessary details to make something seem better or worse. done clear
  B)
  fill the pudding excessively with egg. done clear
  C)
  add details in order to make something more exciting. done clear
  D)
  add important details to the content of a story. done clear
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  Directions: In the following questions out of the four alternatives choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.

  Turn over a new leaf [SSC CGL Tier II 2017]

  A)
  change ones behaviour for the better. done clear
  B)
  read between the pages of a book. done clear
  C)
  do a somersault done clear
  D)
  do a new job. done clear
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  Directions: In the following questions out of the four alternatives choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.

  Take up the hatchet [SSC CGL Tier II 2017]

  A)
  behave formally done clear
  B)
  pursue a chance done clear
  C)
  be caught in a trap done clear
  D)
  prepare for or go to war done clear
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  Directions: In the following questions, out of the four alternatives, choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.

  My father is undoubtedly an arm-chair critic. [SSC CGL Tier II, 2015]

  A)
  someone who never gives advice done clear
  B)
  someone who givesadvice based on experience done clear
  C)
  someone who gives advice based on theory not practice done clear
  D)
  someone who gives advice based on - practice not theory done clear
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  Directions: In the following questions, out of the four alternatives, choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.

  He worked hard to feather his nest.  [SSC CGL Tier II, 2015]

  A)
  decorate his home  done clear
  B)
          provide for his own needs done clear
  C)
  trap birds   done clear
  D)
  be the envy of others done clear
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  Directions: In the following questions, out of the four alternatives, choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.

  I threw up my cards for want of funds. [SSC CGL Tier II, 2015]

  A)
  put my whole income at stake done clear
  B)
  looked out for help done clear
  C)
  gambled all my money done clear
  D)
  gave up my plan              done clear
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  Directions: In the following questions out of the four alternatives choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.

  Tripti gave her report quoting chapter and verse.    [SSC CGL Tier II 2015]

  A)
  referred to religious books done clear
  B)
  spoke like a teacher done clear
  C)
  provided minute details     done clear
  D)
  taught like a teacher done clear
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  Directions: In the following questions out of the four alternatives choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.

  He knows how to break in horses. [SSC CGL Tier II 2014]

  A)
  rear done clear
  B)
  train done clear
  C)
  force done clear
  D)
  tend done clear
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  Directions: In the following questions, out of the four alternatives, choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.

  Sheila's tall tales have no meaning. [SSC CGL Tier II, 2014]

  A)
  jealousy done clear
  B)
  boasting done clear
  C)
  pride     done clear
  D)
  greed done clear
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  Directions: In the following questions out of the four alternatives choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.

  Despite the highs and lows life tends to average itself out.     [SSC CGL Tier II 2014]

  A)
  be unvarying done clear
  B)
  get compatible done clear
  C)
  balance itself done clear
  D)
  show equal value done clear
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• question_answer12)

  Directions: In the following questions out of the four alternatives choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.

  The bridge gave way under the heavy weight.         [SSC CGL Tier II 2014]

  A)
  endured done clear
  B)
  withstood done clear
  C)
  collapsed done clear
  D)
  stooped done clear
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