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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 : 16

catch a tartar

a) to deal with a person who is more than one’s match

b) to trap a wanted criminal with great difficulty

c) to live carefully and cautiously

d) to catch a dangerous person

Discuss »

Answer: (a)

catch a tartar : to deal with someone or something that proves unexpectedly troublesome or powerful.

Here, to deal with a person who is more than one’s match is the right option.

Look at the sentence : It looks like we caught a Tartar when we tried to muscle their store out of the area.

Question : 17

Capital Punishment

a) Life imprisonment

b) To be jailed

c) Imprisoned for a long period

d) Death sentence

Discuss »

Answer: (d)

Death sentence

Capital Punishment = death penalty is a government sanctioned practice where by a person is put to death by the state as a punishment for a crime.

Question : 18

to break the ice

a) made people laugh

b) made people excited

c) made people relaxed and comfortable

d) made people angry

Discuss »

Answer: (c)

to break the ice : to say or do something that makes people feel more relaxed.

Here, made people relaxed and comfortable is the right option.

Question : 19

cap in hand

a) screaming

b) well behaved

c) in a respectful manner

d) defiant

Discuss »

Answer: (c)

go/come cap in hand : to ask someone for money or help in a polite way which makes you feel ashamed.

Here, in a respectful manner is the right option.

Look at the sentence : I had to go cap in hand to my parents again to ask for some money.

Question : 20

ill at ease

a) irritated

b) uneasy

c) confused

d) unwell

Discuss »

Answer: (b)

ill at ease : uncomfortable or embarrassed

Here, uneasy is the right option.

Look at the sentence : I just shifted in my seat, feeling very nervous and ill at ease

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