31)

Directions: Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Under wraps

SSC CHSL 2021

A)

double layered

B)

under estimate

C)

underhand

D)

secretly

32)

Directions: Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
On tenterhooks

SSC CHSL 2021

A)

very angry

B)

Very tense

C)

Very happy

D)

Very sad

33)

Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined Idiom in the given sentence.
His jokes fell flat on the audience.

SSC CHSL 2021

A)

irritated

B)

failed to have an effect

C)

deeply touched

D)

provoked laughter

34)

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
To go red in the face

SSC CHSL 2021

A)

To feel embarrassed

B)

To shout at someone for doing something wrong

C)

To feel very happy and proud

D)

To feel extremely irritated

35)

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Go to the dogs

SSC CHSL 2021

A)

Go crazy

B)

Fail miserably

C)

Deteriorate shockingly

D)

Want something badly

36)

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Pull something off

SSC CHSL 2021

A)

Make something happen

B)

Take out the cover or lid

C)

Drag something forcibly

D)

Make a lot of noise

37)

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
To have eggs on one’s face

SSC CHSL 2021

A)

To throw eggs on a speaker’s face

B)

To apply egg yolk on one’s face for making it look beautiful

C)

To be embarrassed because of one’s action

D)

To buy eggs and break them

38)

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

SSC CHSL 2021

A)

To be very efficient

B)

To be clumsy

C)

To cook well

D)

To like rich food

39)

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Large-hearted

SSC CHSL 2021

A)

Generous

B)

Overweight

C)

Unhealthy

D)

Corrupt

40)

Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence.
The friends quarrelled some time ago but now they are trying to make up with each other.

SSC CHSL 2021

A)

to part forever

B)

to blame each other

C)

to settle their differences

D)

to compete with one another