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SSC CGL Idioms and Phrases Practice Test 2

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SSC CGL Idioms and Phrases Practice Test 2

15 more original SSC CGL idiom and phrase questions with usage-led English revision.

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  1. Idiom

    1. 'Keep an eye on' means:

    • A. blink often
    • B. watch carefully (Correct)
    • C. draw a picture
    • D. ignore completely

    Explanation: The phrase means to observe closely.

  2. Phrase

    2. 'In hot water' means:

    • A. taking a bath
    • B. in trouble (Correct)
    • C. working in heat
    • D. fully prepared

    Explanation: The phrase means facing difficulty or blame.

  3. Idiom

    3. 'Beat around the bush' means:

    • A. avoid the main point (Correct)
    • B. move quickly
    • C. win a fight
    • D. speak politely

    Explanation: It means talking indirectly without coming to the point.

  4. Phrase

    4. 'On the same page' means:

    • A. reading one book
    • B. in agreement (Correct)
    • C. inside a notebook
    • D. standing together

    Explanation: The phrase means sharing the same understanding.

  5. Phrase

    5. 'Throw in the towel' means:

    • A. clean a room
    • B. surrender (Correct)
    • C. begin a fight
    • D. join a team

    Explanation: The phrase means to give up.

  6. Idiom

    6. 'The ball is in your court' means:

    • A. you are playing
    • B. it is your decision now (Correct)
    • C. you lost the game
    • D. the match is over

    Explanation: Responsibility has shifted to you.

  7. Idiom

    7. 'Go the extra mile' means:

    • A. travel physically
    • B. make more effort than expected (Correct)
    • C. leave early
    • D. take a wrong route

    Explanation: It means doing more than the minimum required.

  8. Phrase

    8. 'Through thick and thin' means:

    • A. in every season
    • B. under all conditions (Correct)
    • C. by cleverness
    • D. for a short time

    Explanation: The phrase means during good and bad times alike.

  9. Idiom

    9. 'Miss the boat' means:

    • A. travel late
    • B. lose an opportunity (Correct)
    • C. forget luggage
    • D. cross a river

    Explanation: It refers to failing to act at the right time.

  10. Phrase

    10. 'At loggerheads' means:

    • A. fully united
    • B. in strong disagreement (Correct)
    • C. working silently
    • D. out of energy

    Explanation: It describes people in serious conflict.

  11. Idiom

    11. 'Bite off more than you can chew' means:

    • A. eat too fast
    • B. take on more than you can handle (Correct)
    • C. waste food
    • D. speak without thinking

    Explanation: The idiom refers to overcommitting yourself.

  12. Phrase

    12. 'Make both ends meet' means:

    • A. join two things
    • B. manage financially (Correct)
    • C. solve a puzzle
    • D. finish quickly

    Explanation: It means living within limited income.

  13. Idiom

    13. 'Back to square one' means:

    • A. return to the starting point (Correct)
    • B. move in circles
    • C. win easily
    • D. stand in a corner

    Explanation: It means starting all over again.

  14. Phrase

    14. 'In the nick of time' means:

    • A. too early
    • B. at the exact last moment (Correct)
    • C. after a long delay
    • D. on a holiday

    Explanation: The phrase means just in time.