41)

Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiomatic expression given.
To poke one’s nose into

SSC CHSL 2021

A)

To take interest in others’ affairs

B)

To insert something in another’s nose

C)

To clean one’s nose with a twig

D)

To bury oneself in another matter

42)

Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence.
He is very impulsive and does things without rhyme or reason.

SSC CHSL 2021

A)

without any resources

B)

without anyone’s help

C)

without proper planning

D)

without a reasonable explanation

43)

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
To add insult to injury

SSC CHSL 2021

A)

to make fun of someone

B)

to make something worse

C)

to work hard on making up

D)

to wound physically

44)

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom:
know inside out

SSC CHSL 2021

A)

To know everything by rote memory

B)

To always know a lot about every topic

C)

To know something thoroughly

D)

To know a little about something

45)

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

46)

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

47)

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

48)

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

49)

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

50)

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