61)

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Hang on every word

SSC CHSL 2021

A)

Stop after hearing one word

B)

Listen very carefully

C)

Stammer while speaking

D)

Speak very slowly

62)

Directions: Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
To fish in troubled waters

SSC CHSL 2021

A)

To take advantage of a difficult situation.

B)

To try to do something that is very difficult.

C)

To catch fish in stormy weather in the sea.

D)

To try to find a big catch in the deep sea.

63)

Directions: Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiomatic expression given.
At a stone’s throw

SSC CHSL 2021

A)

Like throwing a stone

B)

At a very short distance

C)

Beat someone with a stone

D)

Throw a stone at someone

64)

Directions: Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
A red-letter day

SSC CHSL 2021

A)

a day of fun and enjoyment

B)

the worst day

C)

a day of horror

D)

a memorable day

65)

Directions: Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
A dime a dozen

SSC CHSL 2021

A)

not available everywhere

B)

in great demand as not easily available

C)

common and so of little value

D)

available only in bulk

66)

Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence.
Their marriage wasn’t working but they kept up appearances.

SSC CHSL 2021

A)

kept throwing parties

B)

maintained an expression of well being

C)

maintained peace and harmony

D)

revealed the truth

67)

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Full of beans

SSC CHSL 2021

A)

Being foolish

B)

Have crazy ideas

C)

Happy and energetic

D)

Sad and dull

68)

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Get out of hand

SSC CHSL 2021

A)

To be able to complete a task

B)

To be anxious

C)

To become difficult to control

D)

To get irritated

69)

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Method to one’s madness

SSC CHSL 2021

A)

Being very neat and particular about details

B)

Always behaving like a mad person

C)

Not following rules and conventions

D)

Seeming disorderly yet having a structure

70)

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Not one’s cup of tea

SSC CHSL 2021

A)

Not absolutely true

B)

Beyond one’s comprehension

C)

Of no concern for someone

D)

Not according to one’s interest