Idioms and Phrases

SSC CGL 2017: English
Chapter 6: Idioms and Phares
SSC CGL 2018 Crash Course

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(c) To act without restraints

(1) In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select (d) Something which hurts
the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the
idiom/phrase. (5) In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select
A wild goose chase the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the
SSCCGL201708AUG-S3 : 84 idiom/Phrase.
(a) Fruitful search (b) Timely search To put a spoke in one's wheel
(c) Useless search (d) Wrong decision SSCCGL201708AUG-S2 : 84
(a) To be advantageous at the time of difficulty
(2) In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select (b) To maintain under all circumstances
the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the (c) To blame the other party
idiom/phrase. (d) To put a difficulty in the way of progress
A moot point
SSCCGL201708AUG-S3 : 85 (6) In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select
(a) Agreeable (b) Disputed the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the
(c) Unclear (d) Unknown idiom/Phrase.
At loggerheads
(3) In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select SSCCGL201708AUG-S2 : 85
the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the (a) To suffer
idiom/Phrase. (b) In conflict with someone
Will-o-the wisp (c) To face tough competition
SSCCGL201710AUG-S1 : 84 (d) To be in do or die situation
(a) Something that is impossible to get or achieve.
(b) To keep off an unwanted and undesirable person. (7) In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select
(c) To spend recklessly. the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the
(d) Accept or leave the offer. idiom/Phrase.
Adam's ale
(4)In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select SSCCGL201711AUG-S3 : 84
the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the (a) Gift (b) Food
idiom/Phrase. (c) Water (d) Belongings
To go through fire and water
(a) To scold someone the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the
(b) To experience many dangers in order to achieve something
SSC CGL 2017: English (Idioms and Phrases)
idiom/Phrase.
At one's wits end (15) In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select
SSCCGL201711AUG-S3 : 85 the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the
(a) A man of ability (b) At the last moment idiom/Phrase.
(c) To get puzzled (d) Undecided controversy Chicken-hearted
SSCCGL201710AUG-S2 : 84
(9) In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select (a) Coward (b) Short tempered
the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the (c) Composed (d) Bold
idiom/phrase.
To go to somebody's head (16) In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select
(a) To have a huge ego idiom/Phrase.
(b) To complain to the highest authority Red letter day
(c) To make someone dizzy or slightly drunk SSCCGL201710AUG-S2 : 85
(d) To make the person think that they are very important that (a) Starting day (b) Holiday
makes them less pleasant person (c) Significant day (d) Ending day
(10) In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select (17) In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select
the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the
idiom/phrase. idiom/phrase.
To make amends To have a finger in every pie
SSCCGL201721AUG-S3 : 85 SSCCGL201717AUG-S1 : 84
(a) To make new friends (a) To Fight with everybody
(b) To feel guilty for something you have not done (b) To be involved in a large and varied number of activities or
(c) To compensate enterprises
(d) To make flimsy excuses (c) To make fun of everybody
(d) To leave every job unfinished
(11) In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select
the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the (18) In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select
idiom/phrase. the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the
Go for a song idiom/phrase.
SSCCGL201722AUG-S2 : 84 To make up one's mind
(a) One's favourite music SSCCGL201717AUG-S1 : 85
(b) Happy go lucky attitude (a) To be prepared for unfavourable outcomes
(c) Sold cheaply (b) To make a decision; decide
(d) Something which is prohibitively expensive (c) To overcome intense grief
(d) To psyche oneself into believing that the task at hand is not
(12) In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select impossible
idiom/phrase. (19) Direction : In the following question, out of the four
Make an ass out of alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the
SSCCGL201722AUG-S2 : 85 meaning of the idiom/Phrase.
(a) Cause someone or oneself to look foolish or stupid Spick and Span
(b) Work very hard like a donkey SSCCGL201709AUG-S1 : 84
(c) Be smart but act dumb (a) High and low (b) Dark and light
(d) Make a mistake (c) Neat and clean (d) Happy and sad
(13) In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select (20) Direction : In the following question, out of the four
the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the
idiom/Phrase. meaning of the idiom/Phrase.
Mealy-mouthed To draw the longbow
(a) Ill-tempered (b) Soft-spoken (a) To nullify (b) To exaggerate
(c) Enthusiastic (d) Afraid to speek frankly (c) To underrate (d) To demarcate
(14) In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select (21) n the following question, out of the four alternatives, select
idiom/Phrase. idiom/phrase.
By fits and starts All agog
(a) Occasionally (b) Totally (a) Avoid (b) Contentment
(c) Finally (d) Irregularly
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(c) Amazed (d) Unsystematically SSCCGL201712AUG-S2 : 85
(a) Flattery (b) n a disorganized manner
(22) In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select (c) In anxious suspense (d) Speak quickly
idiom/phrase. (29) Direction : In the following question, out of the four
Not to mince matters alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the
SSCCGL201709AUG-S2 : 85 meaning of the idiom/phrase.
(a) To be at ease Ended in a fiasco
(b) To not confuse others SSCCGL201710AUG-S3 : 84
(c) To not interfere in others affairs (a) A complete failure (b) A successful event
(d) To speak out politely (c) Changed one completely (d) Twisted around
(23) Direction : In the following question, out of the four (30) Direction : In the following question, out of the four
alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the
meaning of the idiom/Phrase. meaning of the idiom/phrase.
Live from hand to mouth Sow wild oats
(a) Filthy rich people (a) To make someone fool
(b) To be dependent on others (b) To make space to red
(c) To have enough money to live on and nothing extra (c) To take revenge
(d) Living in miserable conditions. (d) To waste time by doing foolish things
(24) Direction : In the following question, out of the four (31) In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select
alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the
meaning of the idiom/Phrase. idiom/Phrase.
To face the music The thin end of the wedge
(a) To bear the consequences (a) In strict vigilance
(b) To disparage someone (b) Start of harmful development
(c) To be hard of hearing (c) Be aware of the trick
(d) To enjoy a musical concert (d) Not a worthy possession
idiom/phrase. idiom/Phrase.
To steal a march To accept the gauntlet
(a) To act in a foolish way (b) To break something (a) To accept challenge
(c) To outshine (d) To see a hidden meaning (b) To accept defeat
(c) To accept what is written in fate
(26) In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select (d) To be able to grasp the hidden meaning
idiom/phrase.
In a jiffy
(a) Fail to win appreciation
(b) In an appropriate manner
(c) Something that is done very quickly
(d) To fall in love

idiom/phrase.
Herculean task
(a) Important task (b) Motivating
(c) Optional to do (d) Very difficult task

idiom/phrase.
On tenterhooks
(33) In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select (c) To be able to predict future (d) To win
Pillar to post the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the
SSCCGL201711AUG-S2 : 84 idiom/Phrase.
(a) Main support of an object (b) One place to another To give the devil his due
(c) To be reluctant (d) To incite others SSCCGL201716AUG-S3 : 85
(a) To punish the wrong person
(34) In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select (b) To give credit to even a notorious person
the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the (c) To let the enemy learn the lesson on his own
idiom/phrase. (d) To stand in the way of the devil
Hobson's choice
(a) To choose first in row the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the
(b) To make a careful choice idiom/phrase.
(c) No real choice at all To hit the nail on the head
(d) To seek all favourable alternatives to choose from SSCCGL201717AUG-S3 : 84
(a) To take out frustration by beating a person
(35) In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select (b) To make a wrong decision
the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the (c) To find exactly the right answer
idiom/phrase. (d) To unwittingly fall into a trap
To Have bitten off more than you can chew
(a) To eat voraciously and then fall sick the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the
(b) To behave disrespectfully towards elders and then repent the idiom/phrase.
act On thin ice
(c) To have tried to do something which is too difficult SSCCGL201717AUG-S3 : 85
(d) To have missed a golden opportunity and after that willing to (a) To keep failing after repeated efforts
put twice the effort to recover the loss (b) To endure a harsh winter
(c) To keep one's cool even in a tough situation
(36) In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select (d) In a precarious or risky situation
Out of print the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the
SSCCGL201717AUG-S2 : 85 idiom/phrase.
(a) Not able to print due to being short on paper To have something on the brain
(b) A book no longer available from the publisher SSCCGL201718AUG-S2 : 84
(c) Intentionally not mention some items in the article or book (a) To be obsessed with something
(d) All publishers refuse to publish your book (b) To be ready with an immediate smart witty reply
(c) To unable to solve a particularly difficult philosophical
(37) In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select problem
the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the (d) To think wistfully about past life
idiom/phrase.
Kick the bucket (44) In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select
(a) Loose temper (b) To delay a little longer idiom/phrase.
(c) To die (d) To meet with an accident Not one's cup of tea
(38) In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select (a) To stop having breakfast
the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the (b) To accept defeat even before attempting to take up the
idiom/phrase. challenge
An axe to grind (c) zo be satisfied with less
SSCCGL201709AUG-S3 : 85 (d) Not one's choice or preference
(a) To act bravely (b) To act like a fool
(c) To have a selfish motive (d) To take risk (45) In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select
(39) In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select idiom/phrase.
the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the In bad taste
idiom/Phrase. SSCCGL201718AUG-S3 : 84
Bear the palm (a) Not suitable or offensive
SSCCGL201716AUG-S3 : 84 (b) To be a bad cook
(a) To face the consequences (b) To meet death (c) To have a poor choice of fashion style
(d) To epress honest harsh opinion about someone or something (d) To keep away from extreme poverty
idiom/phrase. idiom/Phrase.
Once and for all Make one's flesh creep
(a) Now and for the last time; finally (a) To confuse someone
(b) To be successful in the first attempt (b) To flatter someone
(c) To do a charitable act for the benefit of everybody (c) To abuse someone
(d) To speak for the majority (d) To frighten someone
idiom/phrase. idiom/phrase.
To heave a sigh of relief Damp squib
(a) To ecome very tired with routine or boring work (a) Complete failure (b) Complete knowledge
(b) To suddenly feel very happy because something unpleasant (c) To motivate (d) To squander money
has not happened or has ended
(c) To Feel extremely sad over someone else's misfortune (54) In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select
(d) To Feel silent anger over real or perceived injustice the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the
idiom/phrase.
(48) In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select Rise like a phoenix
the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the SSCCGL201716AUG-S2 : 85
idiom/phrase. (a) Something memorable
To be on cloud nine (b) Time to answer for one\'s action
SSCCGL201718AUG-S1 : 85 (c) To become successful again
(a) To extremely happy (d) To make people happy
(b) To feely lucky
(c) To experience the feeling of being intoxicated (55) In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select
(d) To make one last attempt the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the
idiom/phrase.
(49) In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select In black and white
the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the SSCCGL201719AUG-S2 : 84
idiom/phrase. (a) Be colour blind
To heave a sigh of relief (b) Not able to appreciate the finer things in life
SSCCGL201719AUG-S1 : 84 (c) Be excessively prejudiced against something or someone
(a) To ecome very tired with routine or boring work (d) very clear choice that causes no confusion
(b) To suddenly feel very happy because something unpleasant
has not happened or has ended (56) In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select
(c) To Feel extremely sad over someone else\'s misfortune the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the
(d) To Feel silent anger over real or perceived injustice idiom/phrase.
Out of date
the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the (a) Not have time; very busy
idiom/phrase. (b) Not stick to the schedule
To be on cloud nine (c) Fail to find a partner
SSCCGL201719AUG-S1 : 85 (d) Old-fashioned
(a) To extremely happy
(b) To feely lucky (57) In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select
(c) To experience the feeling of being intoxicated the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the
(d) To make one last attempt idiom/phrase.
It goes without saying
the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the (a) To Silently bear the injustice
idiom/Phrase. (b) Something which is implied to be obvious
To wrangle over an ass's shadow (c) There is no point in doing something after you are told to do
SSCCGL201716AUG-S1 : 84 it
(a) To waste money over trifles (d) Break long relationship with someone
(b) To punish a person severely for his arrogance
(c) To quarrel over trifles (58) In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select
To let someone off idiom/phrase.
SSCCGL201719AUG-S3 : 85 Keep at bay
(a) To let someone fall SSCCGL201721AUG-S1 : 85
(b) To leave someone in his present state (a) Keep your problems to yourselves
(c) To release someone from blame (b) to control something and prevent it from causing you
(d) To refuse to answer problems
(c) Not share a secret
(59) In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select (d) Maintain a long distance relationship
Barking up the wrong tree the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the
(a) Scolding the one who is innocent. To go off the air
(b) Expecting a favour from a heartless person. SSCCGL201721AUG-S2 : 84
(c) Looking in the wrong place. (a) To remove ventilator of a patient on his death bed
(d) Requesting but in an arrogant manner. (b) To not eat food for a long period of time
(c) To stop broadcasting a radio or TV program
(60) In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select (d) To waste time on silly or trivial things.
Call it a day the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the
(a) To start a job wishing for success. To make a fuss about
(b) To take a break or a holiday. SSCCGL201721AUG-S2 : 85
(c) Assign different days to different tasks. (a) To be extremely delighted
(d) To declare the end of a task. (b) To work hard for eventual success
(c) To be very strict or have very high standards
(61) In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select (d) An excessive display of attention or activity
idiom/phrase. (65)
Get the message In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the
SSCCGL201721AUG-S1 : 84 alternative which best expresses the meaning of the
(a) Understand what is implied by a remark or action idiom/phrase.
(b) Communicate using a secret language To keep the wolf from the door
(c) Find it difficult to understand a different language SSCCGL201705AUG-S1 : 84
(d) Fire someone from a job (a) Avoid starvation (b) Crack the deal
(c) Entry prohibited (d) Have a pleasant tour

idiom/phrase.
Teething problems
(a) Oral pr oblems
(b) Problems at the start of a new project
(c) Problems for quite a long time in adjus ting in the new place
(d) Problem of having good dentist

idiom/phrase.
Rat race
(a) Make o thers fight for scraps and get sadistic pleasure out of
it
(b) Be an oppressive boss and treat employees like animals
(c) A way of life in which people are caught up in a fiercely
competitive struggle for wealth or power
(d) Play games with the lives of other people and see them run
aimlesly
(68) In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select idiom/phrase.
the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Best of both worlds
idiom/phrase. SSCCGL201720AUG-S2 : 85
Spin one\'s wheels (a) Two best teams compete with each other.
SSCCGL201706AUG-S1 : 85 (b) A situation wherein someone has the privilege of enjoying
(a) Keep b ragging about oneself two different opportunities.
(b) Try your luck (c) Gods who rule heaven and earth.
(c) Expel much e ffort for little or no gain (d) A person who is respected even by his enemies.
(d) Start a long journey
(69) In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the
the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
idiom/phrase. Achilles' heel
The alpha and the omega SSCCGL201722AUG-S3 : 84
SSCCGL201708AUG-S1 : 84 (a) A fatal weakness in spite of overall strength.
(a) Happy and sad (b) A secret weapon to be used as a last resort.
(b) The beginning and the end (c) A past deed which one is trying to hide.
(c) The love and the hatred (d) The person who is blamed if anything go es wrong.
(d) Truth and dare
idiom/phrase. Beat around the bush
Throw up the sponge SSCCGL201722AUG-S3 : 85
SSCCGL201708AUG-S1 : 85 (a) To treat a topic, but omit its main points, often intentionally.
(a) To attack (b) To laugh at someone (b) Talk bad about a person, often in the absence of that person .
(c) To surrender (d) To talk loudly (c) Spend a fun jovial time.
(d) It is wise to ignore hard ships and continue with your task.
At the drop of a hat idiom/phrase.
SSCCGL201723AUG-S3 : 84 Gnash your teeth
(a) Withou t any hesitation; instantly. SSCCGL201723AUG-S1 : 84
(b) Show outward respect to someo ne you hate. (a) Express rage
(c) Forcibly let go of something which is very per sonal to you. (b) Brush your teeth
(d) A mistake which is of not much consequence. (c) Laugh hysterically
(d) Take a big bite
Beat a dead horse idiom/phrase.
SSCCGL201723AUG-S3 : 85 Let something slip through one's fingers
(a) Show extreme level of cruelty especially to animals. SSCCGL201723AUG-S1 : 85
(b) Exploit someone to the point of killing him/her. (a) Lose a wedding ring
(c) To uselessly dwell on a subject far beyond its p oint of (b) Not be able to under stand a difficult concept
resolution. (c) Let go of certain unpleasant things
(d) To continue playing a game knowing very well that you are (d) to waste an opportunity to achieve something
going to lose.
idiom/phrase. Get on the nerves
Ball is in your court SSCCGL201722AUG-S1 : 84
SSCCGL201720AUG-S2 : 84 (a) To be an irritant
(a) Put the blame on the other person. (b) To lose confiden ce
(b) Request someone to return your belonging. (c) To become very se nsitive; cry easily
(c) It is up to you to make the next decision or step. (d) To become very strong emotionally
(d) To tell someone politely about his/her mistake.
idiom/phrase.
Keep under one's hat
(a) Keep all your wealth in your home
(b) To keep something a secret
(c) Steal and hide something
(d) Take care of somebody else's valuables given to you for safe
keeping

idiom/phrase.
Get up on the wrong side of the bed
(a) Make a wrong decision and regret it for the rest of the life
(b) Start the day in a bad mood, which continues all day long
(c) Have a sleepless night especially due to worries
(d) Suffer an uncomfortable stay at an unfamiliar pl ace

idiom/phrase.
Learn by heart
(a) To memorize something
(b) Love something terribly SSC CGL 2017 Subject wise
(c) Learn a lesson by making a mistake
(d) Learn to control or hide your true feelings
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idiom/phrase.
Give somebody a ring Quantitative Download Now
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(b) Inform about the death of a loved one
(c) Call someone on the telephone
(d) Trap somebody in a difficult rel ationship

idiom/phrase.
Leave no stone unturned
(a) Search for the hidden treasure
(b) Do a futile task
(c) Be known for a chieving a tremendous feat
(d) Try every possible course of action in orde r to achieve
something
Answer Key 41 C 42 D 43 A 44 D 45 A
46 A 47 B 48 A 49 B 50 A
1 C 2 B 3 A 4 B 5 D
51 C 52 D 53 A 54 C 55 D
6 B 7 C 8 C 9 D 10 C
56 D 57 B 58 B 59 C 60 D
11 C 12 A 13 D 14 D 15 A
61 A 62 B 63 C 64 D 65 A
16 C 17 B 18 B 19 C 20 B
66 B 67 C 68 C 69 B 70 C
21 C 22 D 23 C 24 A 25 C
71 A 72 C 73 C 74 B 75 A
26 C 27 D 28 C 29 A 30 D
76 A 77 A 78 D 79 A 80 B
31 B 32 A 33 B 34 C 35 C
81 B 82 A 83 C 84 D
36 B 37 C 38 C 39 D 40 B

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SSC CGL 2017: English

Chapter 6: Idioms and Phares

SSC CGL 2018 Crash Course

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