idioms & phrases Practice Questions Answers Test with Solutions & More Shortcuts

Directions:

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.

[SSC CGL 2017]

Question : 1

While away

a) To be on time

b) To utilize time efficiently

c) To be late

d) Spend time uselessly

Answer: (d)

Question : 2

To go for broke

a) Losing all money in an effort to revive a failing business

b) Failure in relationship or partnership

c) To start again after failing in a business.

d) To risk everything in an all-out effort

Answer: (d)

‘To go for broke’ — To risk everything in an all-out effort.

Question : 3

Not one's cup of tea

a) To accept defeat even before attempting to take up the challenge

b) Not one's choice or preference

c) To stop having breakfast

d) zo be satisfied with less

Answer: (b)

Question : 4

To steal a march

a) To break something

b) To see a hidden meaning

c) To act in a foolish way

d) To outshine

Answer: (d)

Question : 5

To let someone off

a) To leave someone in his present state

b) To refuse to answer

c) To let someone fall

d) To release someone from blame

Answer: (a)

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