261)

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
To bury the hatchet

SSC CGL 2022

A)

To bury old things

B)

To end a quarrel

C)

To stop talking to someone

D)

To fight with someone

262)

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
To fight shy of

SSC CGL 2022

A)

To attack without warning

B)

To try to avoid something

C)

To overcome one’s weakness

D)

To struggle hard

263)

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Keep someone at arm’s length

SSC CGL 2022

A)

Make someone stay outside

B)

Allow someone to talk only from a distance

C)

Restrict someone to a small space to stand

D)

Avoid being friendly with someone

264)

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Sticky fingers

SSC CGL 2022

A)

An inclination to steal

B)

A tendency to forget

C)

A habit of licking fingers

D)

A tendency to interfere

265)

Select the option that gives the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom.
The new electrician is a green horn, but will learn fast.

SSC CGL 2022

A)

Proficient

B)

Inexperienced

C)

Professional

D)

Efficient

266)

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Play with fire

SSC CGL 2022

A)

To do something dangerous

B)

To spread knowledge

C)

To be courageous

D)

To fight an opponent

267)

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
To hold water

SSC CGL 2022

A)

To be large and deep

B)

To be unsteady and unsure

C)

To be valid and reasonable

D)

To be sad and depressed

268)

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
A snake in the grass

SSC CGL 2022

A)

A sudden death

B)

An unfortunate accident

C)

A good fortune

D)

A hidden enemy

269)

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Blow your own trumpet

SSC CGL 2022

A)

Boast about one’s own qualities

B)

Practise playing music

C)

Play on your instrument

D)

Keep away the dust from your instruments

270)

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
On purpose

SSC CGL 2022

A)

Accidently

B)

Intentionally

C)

Mischievously

D)

Luckily