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Directions:

In the following questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase in bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

[SSC CHSL (10+2) DEO & LDC 2014]

Question : 1

The principal of this school is a hard nut to crack.

a) difficult

b) careless

c) kind

d) generous

Discuss »

Answer: (a)

a hard nut to crack : a difficult situation or problem to deal with.

A company whose product has sold well in the states may find the European market a tougher nut to crack.

The best option is difficult

Question : 2

We consider the 14th of February a red letter day.

a) a day marked in red

b) a day to write letters

c) an important day

d) a day to write with red pens

Discuss »

Answer: (c)

a red letter day : an important day.

Independence Day is a red letter day in Indian History.

The best option is an important day

Question : 3

I am sure the girls will fight tooth and nail for their rights.

a) without any weapon

b) in a cowardly manner

c) with all their rights

d) with all their might

Discuss »

Answer: (d)

tooth and nail : with all strength.

The residents are fighting tooth and nail to stop the new development

The best option is with all their might

Question : 4

At the police station, he showed a clean pair of heels.

a) displayed clean heels

b) kneeled down

c) showed courage

d) ran away

Discuss »

Answer: (d)

show a clean pair of heels : to run away fast; to flee swiftly.

Bobby showed them all a clean pair of heels as he raced for the finishing line.

The best option is ran away

Question : 5

You find a black sheep in every community.

a) person with bad reputation

b) one who lives the life of shame

c) one who is always doing wrong

d) one who does not co–operate

Discuss »

Answer: (a)

black sheep : a person who is considered bad or embarrassing.

He is the black sheep of the family.

The best option is person with bad reputation

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