251)

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Lie low

SSC CGL 2022

A)

Fly a plane at a low altitude

B)

Lie down and relax after a tiring day

C)

Sit on a low chair

D)

Try not to be noticed

252)

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Dark horse

SSC CGL 2022

A)

An unexpected winner

B)

An honest fellow

C)

A mean person

D)

A slow runner

253)

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Stone’s throw

SSC CGL 2022

A)

Large hurdle

B)

Hurt slightly

C)

Short distance

D)

Difficult problem

254)

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Hold the key

SSC CGL 2022

A)

To have the right of succession

B)

To have control of something

C)

To own a property

D)

To keep a secret

255)

Select the option that gives the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom.
My friends succeeded because they left no stone unturned in the search for an answer to the problem.

SSC CGL 2022

A)

depended on many people

B)

proposed good plans

C)

looked in different places

D)

made every possible effort

256)

Select the most appropriate meaning of the following idiom.
Nip in the bud

SSC CGL 2022

A)

To cut the buds

B)

Not to destroy

C)

To destroy early

D)

To destroy late

257)

Select the option that gives the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom.
You have put me in a tight corner by telling me to keep quiet.

SSC CGL 2022

A)

A secret place

B)

An embarrassing situation

C)

A difficult situation

D)

A comfortable situation

258)

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Cool as a cucumber

SSC CGL 2022

A)

Irritated and annoyed

B)

Calm and composed

C)

Nervous and fidgety

D)

Happy and excited

259)

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
A hair in the butter

SSC CGL 2022

A)

A challenging situation

B)

Sinking in debt

C)

A slippery road

D)

Easy to handle

260)

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Easy money

SSC CGL 2022

A)

Have no difficulty in collecting money that is due

B)

Work hard to earn a large salary without telling anyone

C)

Collect someone’s cash for them easily

D)

Make money without much effort, maybe illegally