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 : 11

To sleep with the fishes

a) To sleep peacefully

b) To make absurd excuses

c) To be dead

d) Always be in a dream world

Answer: (c)

‘To sleep with the fishes’ — To be dead.

Question : 12

Get someone’s goat

a) To do something special for someone

b) To annoy someone

c) To explain something to someone in a very clear way with details

d) To improvise

Answer: (b)

Question : 13

The squeaky wheel gets the grease

a) The person who complains the most is hated the most

b) One unfortunate child always keep getting punished

c) The favourite child or student gets the most attention

d) The most noticeable problems are the ones most likely to get attention

Answer: (d)

‘The squeaky wheel gets the grease’ — The most noticeable problems are the ones most likely to get attention.

Question : 14

To make up one's mind

a) To make a decision; decide

b) To psyche oneself into believing that the task at hand is not impossible

c) To be prepared for unfavourable outcomes

d) To overcome intense grief

Answer: (a)

Question : 15

To keep the wolf from the door

a) Crack the deal

b) Have a pleasant tour

c) Avoid starvation

d) Entry prohibited

Answer: (c)

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