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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 CAPFs SI, CISF ASI & Delhi Police SI 2015]

Question : 6

15th August is a red-letter day in the history of India.

a) blood-donation day

b) holiday

c) a historical occasion

d) an important day

Discuss »

Answer: (d)

a red-letter day : an important/auspicious day.

Republic Day is a red–letter day in our history.

The best option is an important day

Question : 7

I have a feeling in my gut that her husband is cheating her.

a) slight hint

b) lot of Proof

c) strong fear

d) strong instinct

Discuss »

Answer: (d)

gut feeling : based on feeling and emotions rather than thought and reason.

My gut feeling was that she was lying.

The best option is strong instinct.

Question : 8

A : Can you help me ? B : Sure, I’ll be finished with this in a second.

a) be satisfied

b) be exhausted

c) be through

d) be thorough

Discuss »

Answer: (c)

finish with something : to have something at the end, to stop doing something, be through.

I’ll be finished with this matter by the end of the day.

The best option is be through

Question : 9

a golden mean

a) middle course between two extremes

b) a sudden sad event

c) a subject of contention

d) comfortable and easy work

Discuss »

Answer: (a)

a golden mean : a course of action that is not extreme.

The importance of the golden mean is that it re–affirms the balance needed in life.

The best option is middle course between two extremes.

Question : 10

out of sorts

a) out of reach

b) out of sight

c) not well

d) not rich

Discuss »

Answer: (c)

out of sorts : ill/sick or upset

She was tired and out of sorts by the time she arrived home.

The best option is not well.

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