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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

Discuss »

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

Discuss »

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

Discuss »

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

Discuss »

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

Discuss »

Answer: (c)

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