11)

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
To take pains

SSC CPO 2021

A)

To punish someone

B)

To make efforts

C)

To bear atrocities

D)

to care for someone

12)

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Fair-weather friend

SSC CPO 2021

A)

A person who is not a friend, only an acquaintance

B)

A person whose friendship cannot be relied on in difficult times

C)

A person who is a friend in all good and bad times

D)

A person who is a friend in all your difficulties

13)

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Make head or tail of something

SSC CPO 2021

A)

To earn enough for one’s needs

B)

To figure out something

C)

To create something beautiful

D)

To make the best of an opportunity

14)

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

SSC CPO 2021

A)

Crazy and foolish

B)

Happy and energetic

C)

Mean and selfish

D)

Vain and pompous

15)

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
A hard nut to crack

SSC CPO 2021

A)

A comfortable situation

B)

An easy problem

C)

A highly priced item

D)

A difficult person

16)

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Hue and cry

SSC CPO 2021

A)

An admirable idea

B)

A polite request

C)

A fair bargain

D)

A noisy expression of anger

17)

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Give and take

SSC CPO 2021

A)

Obliging each other mutually

B)

Taking something from others

C)

Giving away something for free

D)

Being mild in your dealings

18)

Direction: Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Hold your horses

SSC CPO 2021

A)

Be responsible

B)

Be patient

C)

Be inferior

D)

Be indifferent

19)

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Fight tooth and nail

SSC CPO 2021

A)

Be in high spirits

B)

Insist on something

C)

Fight very fiercely

D)

Win the competition

20)

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Fifth-wheel

SSC CPO 2021

A)

A much needed thing

B)

An unneeded person

C)

A helping hand

D)

A wealthy person