SSC CGL Idioms and Phrases Practice Test 3
15 fresh SSC CGL idiom and phrase questions with original wording and exam-style answer choices.
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SSC CGL Idioms and Phrases Practice Test 3
15 fresh SSC CGL idiom and phrase questions with original wording and exam-style answer choices.
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- Idiom
1. 'A storm in a teacup' means:
- A. a weather report
- B. a small issue made to seem big (Correct)
- C. a difficult debate
- D. a happy event
Explanation: It means exaggerating a minor matter.
- Phrase
2. 'At daggers drawn' means:
- A. in close friendship
- B. in bitter conflict (Correct)
- C. carrying weapons
- D. ready for travel
Explanation: The phrase means openly hostile.
- Idiom
3. 'Make a mountain out of a molehill' means:
- A. climb a mountain
- B. exaggerate a small problem (Correct)
- C. hide something
- D. work very hard
Explanation: The idiom means giving too much importance to a small matter.
- Phrase
4. 'To be in the good books of someone' means:
- A. to borrow a book
- B. to enjoy someone's favour (Correct)
- C. to read carefully
- D. to become a writer
Explanation: It means being liked or approved by someone.
- Idiom
5. 'Face the music' means:
- A. listen to songs
- B. accept punishment or criticism (Correct)
- C. dance publicly
- D. speak politely
Explanation: It means to face unpleasant consequences.
- Phrase
6. 'Under one's nose' means:
- A. hidden far away
- B. in plain sight (Correct)
- C. inside a room
- D. under pressure
Explanation: It means something obvious and very near.
- Idiom
7. 'A fish out of water' means:
- A. a sea animal
- B. someone uncomfortable in a situation (Correct)
- C. a clever speaker
- D. a fast learner
Explanation: The idiom describes awkwardness in an unfamiliar setting.
- Idiom
8. 'The last straw' means:
- A. the final small problem that causes collapse (Correct)
- B. the first sign of trouble
- C. a farming tool
- D. a weak excuse
Explanation: It means the final burden after many earlier ones.
- Phrase
9. 'To weather the storm' means:
- A. enjoy rain
- B. survive a difficult period (Correct)
- C. predict climate
- D. delay a journey
Explanation: The phrase means coming through trouble safely.
- Idiom
10. 'Cut corners' means:
- A. reduce quality to save time or money (Correct)
- B. shape paper
- C. travel quickly
- D. win a race
Explanation: It means doing something cheaply or carelessly.
- Phrase
11. 'Take with a pinch of salt' means:
- A. believe fully
- B. treat with caution (Correct)
- C. cook carefully
- D. ignore permanently
Explanation: It means not accepting something too literally.
- Idiom
12. 'A wet blanket' means:
- A. someone who spoils enjoyment (Correct)
- B. a rainy day
- C. an old sheet
- D. a sick person
Explanation: The idiom refers to a person who dampens others' enthusiasm.
- Phrase
13. 'At one's fingertips' means:
- A. out of reach
- B. readily available (Correct)
- C. written by hand
- D. hidden in a file
Explanation: It means immediately accessible or easily remembered.
- Idiom
14. 'Turn a deaf ear' means:
- A. become physically deaf
- B. refuse to listen (Correct)
- C. sing loudly
- D. change a topic
Explanation: It means to ignore advice or requests.
- Phrase
15. 'On the spur of the moment' means:
- A. with long planning
- B. suddenly without planning (Correct)
- C. during travel
- D. under protest
Explanation: The phrase means acting impulsively.