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 : 6

The thin end of the wedge

a) Be aware of the trick

b) Start of harmful development

c) Not a worthy possession

d) In strict vigilance

Answer: (b)

Question : 7

In a jiffy

a) In an appropriate manner

b) To fall in love

c) Fail to win appreciation

d) Something that is done very quickly

Answer: (d)

Question : 8

fits and starts

a) quickly

b) slowly

c) continuously

d) not regularly

Answer: (d)

Question : 9

Rat race

a) Be an oppressive boss and treat employees like animals

b) Play games with the lives of other people and see them run aimlessly

c) Make others fight for scraps and get sadistic pleasure out of it

d) A way of life in which people are caught up in a fiercely competitive struggle for wealth or power

Answer: (d)

Question : 10

An axe to grind

a) To act like a fool

b) To take risk

c) To act bravely

d) To have a selfish motive

Answer: (d)

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