11)

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Pocket an insult

SSC CPO 2020

A)

bear an insult quietly

B)

resent an affront

C)

express true feelings

D)

plan a revenge

12)

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Make one’s mark

SSC CPO 2020

A)

leave a clue

B)

attain recognition

C)

claim a right

D)

sign a deal

13)

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Rise to the occasion

SSC CPO 2020

A)

take a big risk in order to succeed

B)

assess a critical situation carefully

C)

show you can deal with a situation successfully

D)

challenge an opponent who is strong

14)

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Kith and kin

SSC CPO 2020

A)

family relations

B)

colleagues

C)

distant enemies

D)

neighbours

15)

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Strike when the iron is hot

SSC CPO 2020

A)

wait patiently for the results

B)

sort out differences promptly

C)

grab a favourable opportunity promptly

D)

torture someone with a hot iron

16)

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
The sword of Damocles

SSC CPO 2020

A)

a rare artifact

B)

an impending threat

C)

a poignant weapon

D)

an authentic sword

17)

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Kick up a row

SSC CPO 2020

A)

arrange in rows

B)

cause a disturbance

C)

hit someone angrily

D)

break a queue

18)

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Through thick and thin

SSC CPO 2020

A)

under extreme pressure

B)

by unfair means

C)

going through pain

D)

under all circumstances

19)

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Tide over

SSC CPO 2020

A)

to deceive

B)

to overcome

C)

to jump over

D)

to change sides

20)

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Bear the brunt of

SSC CPO 2020

A)

assume an identity

B)

bear discrimination

C)

breed jealousy

D)

bear the maximum fury