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

To beat a dead horse

a) To extract everything from a resource till it fails

b) A cruel master will expect a slave to work even after his death

c) Doing a cruel act

d) To revive interest in hopeless issue

Answer: (d)

‘To beat a dead horse’ — To revive interest in a hopeless issue.

Question : 2

Call it a day

a) To take a break or a holiday.

b) To declare the end of a task.

c) To start a job wishing for success.

d) Assign different days to different tasks.

Answer: (b)

Question : 3

At one's wits end

a) At the last moment

b) Undecided controversy

c) A man of ability

d) To get puzzled

Answer: (d)

Question : 4

At the drop of a hat

a) Show outward respect to someone you hate.

b) A mistake which is of not much consequence

c) Without any hesitation; instantly.

d) Forcibly let go of something which is very personal to you.

Answer: (c)

Question : 5

Have kittens

a) To have a successful outcome

b) Be worried

c) To be carefree

d) To pet kittens

Answer: (b)

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