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Directions:

In each of the following questions, four alternatives are given for the Idioms/ Phrases. Choose the one that best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/ Phrase.

[SSC CGL Tier-II 2016]

Question : 11

a storm in a tea cup

a) something which encourages

b) big fuss over a small matter

c) special positions

d) steam while having tea

Discuss »

Answer: (b)

a storm in a tea cup/a tempest in a teapot : a lot of unnecessary anger and worry about a matter that is not important.

Here, big fuss over a small matter is the right option.

Look at the sentence : To quarrel for a joke is like a storm in a tea cup.

Question : 12

keep body and soul together

a) continue with his work

b) to have just enough to sustain

c) be physical and spiritual

d) maintain his health

Discuss »

Answer: (b)

keep body and soul together: stay alive especially in difficult circumstances; to have just enough to sustain.

Here, to have just enough to sustain is the right option.

Look at the sentence : Do you think a man can keep body and soul together by selling coconuts?

Question : 13

blue- blooded

a) of noble birth

b) of unknown origin

c) unhealthy

d) inferior

Discuss »

Answer: (a)

blue-blooded : relating to royalty and the nobility; aristocratic; of noble birth.

Here, of noble birth is the right option.

Look at the sentence : Pt. Nehru was a blue-blooded politician.

Question : 14

mare’s nest

a) worthless thing

b) joyful event

c) huge mistake

d) phenomenal discovery

Discuss »

Answer: (a)

mare’s nest : a discovery that seems interesting but is found to have no value; a very complicated situation; worthless thing.

Here, worthless thing is the right option.

Look at the sentence : The announced cure for the disease was merely another mare’s nest.

Question : 15

throw in the towel

a) acknowledge defeat

b) get success

c) concentrate more

d) fight with vigour

Discuss »

Answer: (a)

throw in the towel : to admit that you have been defeated and stop trying; acknowledge defeat.

Here, acknowledge defeat is the right option.

Look at the sentence : Do not give up now! It is too soon to throw in the towel (sponge).

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