SSC CPO Tier 2 English Idioms and Phrases Quiz: 21 September

Directions (1-10): In the following questions, out of the four alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.

Q1. On pins and needles
(a) to go penniless
(b) to be responsible about something
(c) to crave for basic amenities
(d) to be worried about something

Q2. Put one’s foot in one’s mouth
(a) to have an interest in something
(b) succeed in doing something where there was a risk of failure
(c) to unintentionally say something foolish, tactless, or offensive
(d) to work every possible way to succeed.

Q3. For a song
(a) false sense of happiness or success
(b) being clumsy
(c) very expensive
(d) very cheaply

Q4. The thin end of the wedge
(a) In strict vigilance
(b) Start of harmful development
(c) Be aware of the trick
(d) Not a worthy possession

Q5. Song and dance
(a) to have an interest in music and dance
(b) to make an unnecessary fuss
(c) to be excited
(d) to treat someone with all due respect

Q6. Dry run
(a) a practice session
(b) time of difficulty
(c) to gamble all you have
(d) to get away from

Q7. To shoot the breeze
(a) To do random acts hoping one will be successful
(b) To have a casual conversation
(c) To release stomach gases
(d) To brag about some mild achievement

Q8. To take the cake
(a) To have something unexpectedly good to eat
(b) To get a lovely gift
(c) To grab the prize before others
(d) To be especially good; outstanding

Q9. To sleep with the fishes
(a) Always be in a dream world
(b) To make absurd excuses
(c) To sleep peacefully
(d) To be murdered

Q10. Off the beaten track
(a) not working correctly
(b) to announce your intention of entering a competition or election
(c) little-known or in a remote or lesser-known area
(d) to do things which are not expected from one

                                                       Solutions

S1. Ans.(d)
Sol. Option D is the correct meaning.

S2. Ans.(c)
Sol. Option C is the correct meaning.

S3. Ans.(d)
Sol. Option D is the correct meaning.

S4. Ans.(b)
Sol. Option B is the correct meaning.

S5. Ans.(b)
Sol. Option B is the correct meaning.

S6. Ans.(a)
Sol. Option A is the correct meaning.

S7. Ans.(b)
Sol. Option B is the correct meaning.

S8. Ans.(d)
Sol. Option D is the correct meaning.

S9. Ans.(d)
Sol. Option D is the correct meaning.

S10. Ans.(c)
Sol. Option C is the correct meaning.