141)

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Hard nut to crack

SSC CHSL 2021

A)

someone who solves puzzles easily

B)

a difficult person or problem

C)

a person who likes to joke around

D)

someone who needs guidance

142)

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
To play with fire

SSC CHSL 2021

A)

To fight fires like a fireman

B)

To pour oil on a burning fire

C)

To act in a dangerous and risky way

D)

To hold a revenge against someone

143)

Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence.
Organic food seems to be in vogue these days.

SSC CHSL 2021

A)

 readily available

B)

very expensive

C)

out of stock

D)

 in fashion

144)

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Cook the books

SSC CHSL 2021

A)

To write books on cooking

B)

To falsify financial records

C)

To be a good writer

D)

To be a good editor

145)

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
To cut corners

SSC CHSL 2021

A)

not do a thing well in order to save money or effort

B)

cut something easily without spoiling it

C)

cut something into pieces

D)

be able to do a job effortlessly

146)

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Poke one’s nose

SSC CHSL 2021

A)

Not be careful about one’s health

B)

Interfere or meddle

C)

Tease or irritate

D)

Do unhygienic things

147)

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
A fire in someone’s belly

SSC CHSL 2021

A)

one who continues to work without wanting a reward

B)

one who comes from a middle class background

C)

one who is rich and powerful and exploits the poor

D)

one who is energetic and enthusiastic about something

148)

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Needle in a haystack

SSC CHSL 2021

A)

Something impossible to find

B)

Something very trivial

C)

Someone in trouble

D)

Someone having vast opportunities

149)

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
A blessing in disguise

SSC CHSL 2021

A)

something good that isn’t recognised at first

B)

a person who blesses others quietly

C)

an event that is unknown

D)

someone who comes disguised

150)

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Rank and file

SSC CHSL 2021

A)

A very well-organised company

B)

Financial activities in a firm

C)

Ordinary workers in a company

D)

The manager of a personnel department