1)

Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence.
The eradication of corona virus is still a far cry .

SSC CHSL 2021

A)

very fast

B)

very near

C)

very easy

D)

very distant

2)

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Living in a fool's paradise

SSC CHSL 2021

A)

To live in luxuriously after fooling someone

B)

To be fooled by someone

C)

To live in a world of imagination

D)

To believe wrongly that your situation is good

3)

Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence.
She may be the Principal but it is the school administrator who rules the roost.

SSC CHSL 2021

A)

is proved right

B)

is in complete control

C)

is totally submissive

D)

is dependent upon her

4)

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
To put one's foot in one's mouth

SSC CHSL 2021

A)

To deliberately provoke somenone

B)

To gather all of one's resources

C)

To be disorderly and stupid

D)

To accidentally embarrass or upset someone

5)

Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiomatic expression given.
Caught red-handed

SSC CHSL 2021

A)

Caught by someone wearing a red wristband

B)

Caught stealing red objects like apples and tomatoes

C)

Caught with a hand covered in blood

D)

Caught in the act of doing something illegal

6)

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
To be all ears

SSC CHSL 2021

A)

To have extra-large ears

B)

To be impatient about something

C)

To be inquisitive and curious

D)

To be ready and eager to listen

7)

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Wash your dirty linen in public

SSC CHSL 2021

A)

Discuss private matters in front of others

B)

Fight with everyone unnecessarily

C)

Hangclothes outside

D)

Complain about everything 

8)

Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence.
Newton’s work in the field of physics speaks volumes about his genius.

SSC CHSL 2021

A)

claims fame and honour

B)

advertises his work

C)

does not gives a detailed report

D)

conveys a great deal

9)

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
To run around like a headless chicken

SSC CHSL 2021

A)

To be unable to catch escaping chicken

B)

To be lazy and unwilling to work

C)

To do things methodically one by one

D)

To do many things in a disorganised manner

10)

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
To leave no stone unturned

SSC CHSL 2021

A)

To try everything possible to solve a problem

B)

To turn everything upside down

C)

To become accustomed to routine things

D)

To become furious with somebody