SSC IDIOMS AND PHRASES QUIZ 1

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SSC IDIOMS AND PHRASES QUIZ 1

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1. Choose the correct meaning of the proverb/idiom: Head over heels

A) To do things exactly opposite of what is expected

B) To do stupid things.

C) To unknowingly dive into an unpleasant situation

D) Madly in love.

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2. Choose the correct meaning of the proverb/idiom: A thorn in the flesh

A) To fight despite being injured.

B) A person within close family whom you secretly hate

C) A minor discomfort which is easily ignored.

D) A source of continual annoyance or trouble.

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3. Choose the correct meaning of the Proverb/Idiom: Zip your lip

A) Keep quiet about something.

B) The silence before a storm.

C) To not think before speaking.

D) To talk fast.

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4. Choose the correct meaning of the proverb/idiom: Be left stranded

A) Unable to leave somewhere because of a problem

B) Suffer a bad hair day.

C) Having only a single thing to hold on to save yourself

D) To be the last person on whom the blame falls on eventually

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5. Choose the correct meaning of the proverb/idiom: At somebody’s expense

A) To blame a crime on someone else.

B) The unlucky persons who lose a race.

C) If one person benefits, it is always at the loss of another

D) Paid for by someone.

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6. Choose the correct meaning of the proverb/idiom: A walk of life

A) Walking is the best form of exercise.

B) A person’s occupation or position within society

C) An easy comfortable life not necessarily prosperous

D) The most important day of your life.

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7. Choose the correct meaning of the proverb/idiom: Mind your language

A) To speak grammatically incorrect language.

B) Tell someone to speak politely.

C) To speak first and think later.

D) To put a lot of efforts to understand what the other person is trying to say

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8. Choose the correct meaning of the proverb/idiom: Make a scene

A) To perform beautifully in front of an audience

B) Describe a scene in so much detail that it comes vivid

C) Make a public disturbance or excited emotional display

D) To narrate an elaborate false story.

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9. Choose the correct meaning of the proverb/idiom: At the top of your lungs

A) Feel suffocated in a very crowded place.

B) Be a habitual smoker.

C) Be breathless after an exhausting physical task.

D) Extremely loudly.

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10. Choose the correct meaning of the proverb/idiom: Pull the wool over someone’s eyes

A) Deceive someone by telling lies

B) To pretend to be blind to the other person’s bad behaviour

C) To keep oneself warm.

D) To protect someone

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11. Choose the correct meaning of the Proverb/Idiom: A bone of contention

A) To be happy with only a few things.

B) The only part to which two arguing parties agree

C) An issue over which there is continuing disagreement

D) A very expensive inherited property.

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12. Choose the correct meaning of the proverb/idiom: The wheels have come off

A) To use something so much that it wears out.

B) To do a shoddy job which is destined to fail.

C) Things start to fail or go wrong, especially after a period of success.

D) Make an excuse to avoid doing a task.

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13. Choose the correct meaning of the proverb/idiom: After one’s own heart

A) Don’t have the courage to do something bad for a good person

B) Infatuation with a person who is not reciprocated

C) Memorize something by heart

D) Sharing or having one’s tastes or views

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14. Choose the correct meaning of the proverb/idiom: Be in force

A) To enjoy a short period of fame or power.

B) A hateful act done in haste.

C) In great strength or numbers.

D) Be the current winner.

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15. Choose the correct meaning of the proverb/idiom: Cock and bull story

A) A fairy tale told down generations.

B) A story of animals with hidden morals.

C) The meek can defeat the bully by being clever

D) An implausible story used as an explanation or excuse

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16. Choose the correct meaning of the Proverb/Idiom: Be in two minds

A) Unable to decide.

B) Trying to do two things at the same time.

C) Behave smart at some time and stupid at other

D) Having a split personality disorder.

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17. Choose the correct meaning of the proverb/idiom: A wet blanket

A) A safety net of precaution from fires.

B) A person who discourages enjoyment or enthusiasm

C) A trick to shoo away unwelcome guests.

D) An extremely uncomfortable place to sleep.

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18. Choose the correct meaning of the proverb/idiom: All thumbs

A) A crowd cheering their favourite team.

B) Permission from the concerned people to go ahead

C) An illiterate person who cannot sign his name.

D) Physically awkward, especially with respect to the hands

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19. Choose the correct meaning of the proverb/idiom: Cut to the chase

A) Come to the point.

B) To cut out the important bits of information.

C) To run after somebody.

D) To take a shortcut.

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20. Choose the correct meaning of the proverb/idiom: A ray of hope

A) Even in a very bad situation one should try to see a good thing

B) Good days are sure to follow difficult ones.

C) Something that provides a small amount of optimism in a difficult situation

D) Be very happy even if the reason is very small.

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21. Choose the correct meaning of the Proverb/Idiom: At short notice

A) With little warning or time for preparation.

B) To notice a small leak which can sink a ship.

C) Inform somebody that they are fired from a job.

D) To ignore something important at your own peril

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22. Choose the correct meaning of the Proverb/Idiom: Wet behind the ears

A) To take a bath.

B) To speak bad behind other’s back.

C) Not able to eavesdrop despite trying hard.

D) Lacking experience or be immature.

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23. Choose the correct meaning of the proverb/idiom: Ask for trouble

A) Act in a way that is likely to incur problems or difficulties

B) Be the self-appointed guardian of your neighbourhood

C) A person who has no work is bound to create trouble for others

D) A clumsy person who keeps making mistakes.

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24. Choose the correct meaning of the proverb/idiom: Drive someone up the wall

A) To help someone achieve success.

B) To close someone’s path of escape.

C) Make someone very irritated or angry.

D) To overcome an obstacle by going over it.

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25. Choose the correct meaning of the proverb/idiom: At large

A) A criminal escaped or is not yet captured.

B) A big appetite.

C) To have a big heart.

D) A very big opportunity.

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