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Directions:

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

[SSC CGL Tier-I 2016]

Question : 11

face the music

a) be ridiculed

b) be punished

c) be dismissed

d) be applauded

Discuss »

Answer: (b)

face the music : to accept and deal with criticism or punishment for something you have done.

Here, be punished is the right option.

Look at the sentence : The others all ran off, leaving me to face the music.

Question : 12

Strain every nerve

a) Work very hard

b) Beg before others

c) Spend a large amount

d) Try all tricks

Discuss »

Answer: (a)

Work very hard

Strain every nerve = make every possible effort.

Look at the sentence : He strained every nerve to get a job for his wife.

Question : 13

cat nap

a) sleep like a cat

b) make a snoring sound while sleeping

c) to sleep briefly

d) take a long sleep

Discuss »

Answer: (c)

cat nap : brief sleep

Look at the sentence : I am going to try to squeeze in a cat nap before my next shift starts

Here, to sleep briefly is the right option

Question : 14

Pale into insignificance

a) was less exciting

b) was less hectic

c) was dull and pale

d) seemed less important

Discuss »

Answer: (d)

Question : 15

a chip off the old block

a) to remind of one’s son

b) reminds them of one’s son

c) reminds of previous memories

d) reminds them of one’s father

Discuss »

Answer: (d)

a chip off the old block : a person who is very similar to their mother or father in the way that they look or behave.

Look at the sentence : She enjoys bossing people around just like her mother used to do – she’s a real chip off the old block

Here, reminds them of one’s father is the right option

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