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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 Graduate Level Tier-I 2013]

Question : 6

I tried to feel his pulse on the issue, but in vain.

a) enlighten him

b) argue with him

c) guide him

d) find his views

Discuss »

Answer: (d)

feel his pulse : to find what one is thinking on some point

The exit polls feel the pulse of the voters.

The best option is find his views.

Question : 7

The new manager ruled the roost to every one.

a) rushed through work

b) got paid very handsomely

c) created good impression

d) exercised authority

Discuss »

Answer: (d)

ruled the roost : to be the most powerful member of a group; to be the manager

Our new office manager really rules the roost.

The best option is exercised authority.

Question : 8

You need to have something up your sleeve if the present plan does not work.

a) have some hidden sources of money

b) have a secret pocket in the sleeve

c) have an alternative plan

d) have some honest means

Discuss »

Answer: (c)

have something up your sleeve : to keep a plan or an idea secret until you need to use it

I have something up my sleeve that will solve all your problems.

The best option has an alternative plan.

Question : 9

let sleeping dogs lie

a) do not allow dogs to stand

b) prevent dog mobility

c) do not bring up an old controversial issue

d) dogs can raise tempers

Discuss »

Answer: (c)

let sleeping dogs lie : to avoid mentioning a subject or something that happened in the past, in order to avoid any problems/arguments

I know I should report the accident but I rather let the sleeping dogs lie.

The best option does not bring up an old controversial issue

Question : 10

Children complain about their parents’ gifts. They should learn not to look a gift horse in the mouth

a) not to ask for more gifts

b) not to find goodness in the gifts

c) not to look at a horse's mouth

d) not to find fault with the gifts received

Discuss »

Answer: (a)

not to look a gift horse in the mouth : not to refuse or criticize something that is given to you for nothing

Never look a gift horse in the mouth.

The best option is not to find fault with the gifts received.

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