Idioms and Phrases SSC MTS Questions

SSC MTS-English Language and Comprehension

Idioms and Phrases MCQ Questions


7.
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Chew the scenery
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A.
To act overly emotional
B.
To beautify
C.
To mismanage
D.
To understate
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ANSWER :
A. To act overly emotional
8.
Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence.
The eldest sister received the lion’s share of her father’s property.
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A.
the largest portion
B.
the smallest part
C.
no portion at all
D.
the entire amount
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ANSWER :
A. the largest portion
9.
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Through thick and thin
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A.
With great pride
B.
In every possible way
C.
To work hard to the point of exhaustion
D.
In good and bad times
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ANSWER :
D. In good and bad times
10.
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Tricks of the trade
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A.
A particular profession
B.
A trick to deceive
C.
Special skills or knowledge
D.
An easy task
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ANSWER :
C. Special skills or knowledge
11.
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
In a nutshell
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A.
Extremely pale
B.
Very briefly
C.
Under protection
D.
Without delay
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ANSWER :
B. Very briefly
12.
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Out for the count
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A.
Very expensive
B.
Prepared for battle
C.
In a deep, insensible sleep
D.
Ready for scrutiny
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ANSWER :
C. In a deep, insensible sleep