1)

In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

Give it a whirl

SSC CGL 2018

A)

To be engaged in cheating

B)

To completely destroy something

C)

Attach or criticize someone

D)

To try out something

2)

In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

Wild and woolly

SSC CGL 2018

A)

Uncouth in appearance or behaviour

B)

Either too much of something or too little

C)

Near to perfection

D)

Ignoring all obligations

3)

In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

Wear the green willow

SSC CGL 2018

A)

To do something for someone as an act of kindness

B)

Suffer unrequited love

C)

Cause someone to be very frightened

D)

Producing a lavish celebrating feast

4)

In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

Spin your wheels

SSC CGL 2018

A)

Set an activity in motion

B)

Waste your time or efforts

C)

A firmly held belief

D)

With great affection or enthusiasm

5)

In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase. 

Weather the storm

SSC CGL 2018

A)

Be absolutely unwilling to cooperate

B)

Fall over in a sudden or dramatic way

C)

Survive a period of difficulty

D)

Dispute a decision or choice already made

6)

In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

Of the first water

SSC CGL 2018

A)

Leading a comfortable life

B)

Acting contrary to the one’s interests

C)

Critically important

D)

Of the best quality

7)

In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

Reap the whirlwind

SSC CGL 2018

A)

Providing that other factors or circumstance remain the same

B)

Suffer negative consequences as a result of one’s actions

C)

An indication that something is accepted or regarded favourably

D)

Believing that moderation is more satisfying than excess

8)

In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

Up against the wall

SSC CGL 2018

A)

To take care of themselves and their own interests and safety

B)

In a disorderly fashion

C)

In an inextricable situation

D)

Performing well in a difficult or competitive situation

9)

In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

With a vengeance

SSC CGL 2018

A)

A complete disaster

B)

Having similar views or attitude to something

C)

To look out for something without particular attention

D)

Used to emphasize the degree to which somethings occurs

10)

In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

Whoop it up

SSC CGL 2018

A)

Enjoying in a noisy way, usually in a group

B)

Be continually reminded of an unpleasant topic

C)

Be totally ignorant or incompetent

D)

Used as an exhortation to overcome or be rid of something