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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 : 16

do a roaring trade

a) highly successful

b) in the habit of shouting at others

c) extremely reluctant

d) in the animal business

Discuss »

Answer: (a)

do a roaring trade : do very good business, to be highly successful.

Here, highly successful is the right option.

Look at the sentence : It was a hot sunny day and the ice cream sellers were doing a roaring trade.

Question : 17

will-o-the-wisp

a) marsh land

b) unreal imagining

c) rumour whispered by many

d) smoky place

Discuss »

Answer: (b)

will–o–the–wisp : a thing that is impossible to obtain; a person that you cannot depend on.

Here, unreal imagining is the right option.

Look at the sentence : To build a bridge across an ocean is like will -o-the wisp.

Question : 18

make one’s mark

a) score high marks

b) highlight something in a page

c) reveal something

d) distinguish oneself

Discuss »

Answer: (d)

make one’s mark : to become famous and successful in a particular area; distinguish oneself.

Here, distinguish oneself is the right option.

Look at the sentence : Sachin has made his mark in cricket.

Question : 19

cloak-and-dagger

a) a game of martial skill

b) an activity that involves mystery and secrecy

c) a wide coat without sleeves and a small sword

d) an armoured suit

Discuss »

Answer: (b)

cloak and dagger : activities that are secret and mysterious, sometimes in a way that people think is unnecessary or ridiculous.

Here, an activity that involves is the right option.

Look at the sentence : Why can’t we be open about it ? Do we really need all this cloak and-dagger stuff ?

Question : 20

palm off

a) uneasy with something

b) to dispose off with the intent to deceive

c) conceal

d) clearly visible

Discuss »

Answer: (b)

palm off : to persuade somebody to accept something that has no value; to dispose off with the intent to deceive.

Here, to dispose off with the intent to deceive is the right option.

Look at the sentence : Make sure he doesn’t try to palm you off with faulty goods.

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