Idioms and Phrases asked in SSC CPO 2019
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Q. Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence.
Our PM is received with open arms wherever he goes.
1. Honourably
2. Promptly
3. Warmly
4. Harmoniously
Solution : 3
With open arms - enthusiastically,warmly,happily
Q. Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence.
In spite of her severe accident she took heart and moved forward.
1. Gathered courage
2. Felt depressed
3. Overcame problems
4. Acted promptly
Solution : 1
Take heart- to gather confidence, courage or happiness
Q. Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence.
Trying to find my lost ring in the college is like looking for a needle in a haystack.
1. Doing something impossible
2. Making a big deal of a large thing
3. Doing something secretly
4. Doing something unimportant
Solution : 1
Looking for a needle in a haystack- to search for something that is very difficult to locate.
Q. Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence.
Off and on I take a break from my hectic schedule to refresh myself.
1. Rarely
2. Seldom
3. Immediately
4. Periodically
Solution : 4
Off and on - periodically,intermittently
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Q. Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Left out in cold
1. to be ignored
2. to be criticised
3. to stand out
4. to be indecisive
Solution : 1
Left out in cold - to be ignored
Q. Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Work against the clock
1. work late in the night
2. work against all problems
3. work in great hurry
4. work with concentration
Solution : 3
Work against the clock - to try to do something in a very limited amount of time.
Q. Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Handle with kid gloves
1. to show someone your creativity
2. to accomplish something too ambitious
3. to remove all hurdles to start something
4. to treat someone with extreme care
Solution : 4
Handle with kid gloves - to treat someone with extreme care.
Q. Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Run around in circles
1. to remain busy with your work
2. to keep running to set a record
3. to work excessively hard by keeping two jobs
4. to keep doing something without achieving much
Solution : 4
Run around in circles - to waste one's time and energy in futile things, to keep doing something without achieving much
Q. Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Up in arms
1. to be angry
2. to be rude
3. to be nervous
4. to be defensive
Solution : 1
Up in arms - to be angry
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Q. Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
At the drop of a hat
1. Instantly
2. Normally
3. Frequently
4. Usually
Solution : 1
At the drop of a hat - instantly
Q. Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Make a beeline for
1. Make a line for honey
2. Go straight to
3. Stand in a queue
4. Go for freebies
Solution : 2
Make a beeline for - go straight to
Q. Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Till the cows come home
1. For a large part
2. For a long, long time
3. In the evening
4. Till the work is finished
Solution : 2
Till the cows come home - for a very long ,indefinite amount of time.
Q. Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Touch and go
1. Unimportant
2. Undoubted
3. Uncertain
4. Unchanging
Solution : 3
Touch and go - uncertain
Q. Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Bed of roses
1. A state of perplexity
2. An unforgettable moment
3. An enjoyable state
4. A difficult situation
Solution : 3
Bed of roses - an enjoyable state
Q. Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence.
As the flood waters hit the coastal village, several families had a close shave.
1. to have no livelihood
2. a narrow escape
3. nothing to eat
4. to lose all possessions
Solution : 2
A close shave - narrow escape
Q. Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence.
The abrogation of article 370 was achieved in the teeth of tough resistance.
1. in a state of uncertainty
2. in direct opposition to
3. in collaboration with
4. in a short span of time
Solution : 1
in the teeth of tough resistance - in a state of uncertainty
Q. Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence.
He is completely at sea about where to invest his hard-earned money.
1. in shock
2. confused
3. sure
4. committed
Solution : 2
At sea - confused
Q. Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence.
Unless you are above board in your dealings, you will not be able to win the trust of
your clients.
1. smart and deceptive
2. honest and frank
3. bold and reckless
4. exceptionally talented
Solution : 2
above board - honest and frank
Q. Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence.
The thieves made off with all the cash and jewellery in the house.
1. squandered
2. ran away with
3. discovered
4. transferred
Solution : 2
make off - to run away
Q. Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the sentence.
My brother has decided to settle in Mumbai for good.
1. for better income
2. for new opportunities
3. for a while
4. forever
Solution : 4
for good - forever
Q. Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the sentence.
In spite of the high sounding words, his speech fell flat on the audience.
1. failed to make an impact
2. impressed a lot
3. appealed to the sentiments of the audience
4. could not be heard clearly
Solution : 1
fall flat - fail to make an impact
Q. Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the sentence.
Simran was under tremendous stress because she had too many irons in the fire.
1. She had made a lot of risky investments
2. She was suffering from many ailments
3. She was involved in many activities
4. She had too many clothes to iron
Solution : 3
Have too many irons in the fire - to be involved in many activities
Q. Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the sentence.
The aged man preferred to die in harness than lead a rusted life.
1. to keep one's belongings safe
2. to live in perpetual slavery
3. to continue occupation till death
4. to lead a life of comfort
Solution : 3
Q. Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the sentence.
The suspect made a clean breast of it during the enquiry.
1. confessed his crime
2. took off his shirt
3. blamed his companion
4. asked for a fresh shirt
Solution : 1
To make a clean breast of - to confess a crime
Q. Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Come rain or shine
1. when it does not rain
2. in the monsoon
3. whatever happens
4. in bad weather
Solution : 3
Come rain or shine - no matter what happpens
Q. Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
To be thrown in at the deep end
1. learn to do the difficult things too soon
2. need to do one thing at a time
3. unable to do the given work
4. try to do too many things at the same time
Solution : 1
Be thrown in the deep end - to be forced to begin doing something very complex; to make someone learn how to do a job or task by starting with the most difficult parts.
Q. Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
To read between the lines
1. to completely misunderstand the meaning
2. to read with great difficulty
3. to critically analyse a piece of writing
4. to understand the implied meaning
Solution : 3
Q. Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
To blaze a trail
1. to initiate something new
2. to set fire to something
3. to complete a project
4. to act impulsively
Solution : 1
Q. Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
A dark horse
1. an unknown genius
2. a horse of a fine breed
3. a well kept secret
4. an expected outcome
Solution : 1
Q. Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Of the first water
1. of favorable opinion
2. of ancient origin
3. of the best quality
4. of no significance
Solution : 3
Q. Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
To make castles in the air
1. to be very ambitious
2. to create impossible dreams or hopes
3. to accomplish difficult tasks
4. to show signs of cowardice
Solution : 2
Q. Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the sentence.
Ria has tried hard not to steal her brother's thunder but it was inevitable.
1. take away her brother's opportunities for jobs
2. get more recognition than her brother for their success
3. get a big reward from her brother for her achievement
4. pick up her brother's lucky charms to win prizes
Solution : 2
Q. Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the sentence.
His family has supported him through thick and thin.
1. when there was a lot of work to be done
2. on occasions when he had a lot of money
3. even though he has put on weight
4. in times of good and bad fortune
Solution : 4
Q. Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the sentence.
It was the last straw; she decided to quit the job when she was blamed without reason.
1. she picked the last option available for her
2. only one straw was available for drinking the juice
3. last straw available for anyone to pick up
4. final irritant that made the situation unbearable
Solution : 4
Q. Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Be left in the lurch
1. be tired of doing the same thing over and over again
2. be deserted when one is in trouble
3. be sent to do work which one doesn't enjoy
4. keep repeating something till it is accepted
Solution : 2
Q. Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Go down in flames
1. crash land an aeroplane
2. get hit by a burning cracker
3. fail completely
4. get completely burnt
Solution : 3
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🔘We all know the importance of solving previous years papers when it comes to SSC exams. To simplify the process, the 'EnglishKendra team' has compiled previous years questions topicwise.It will not only save your time but also enable you to do a comparative study.This compilation contains Idioms and Phrases asked in SSC CPO exam 2019(with detailed solution) .
Do check out other posts as well. Each and every post has been made by the 'EnglishKendra team' keeping in mind the demand and pattern of the exams.
🔵Complete list of Idioms and phrases asked in SSC CPO 2019 (with detailed solution)
💯Click here for the compilation of ERROR DETECTION QUESTIONS(with detailed solution) asked in SSC CPO 2019
Our PM is received with open arms wherever he goes.
1. Honourably
2. Promptly
3. Warmly
4. Harmoniously
Solution : 3
With open arms - enthusiastically,warmly,happily
Q. Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence.
In spite of her severe accident she took heart and moved forward.
1. Gathered courage
2. Felt depressed
3. Overcame problems
4. Acted promptly
Solution : 1
Take heart- to gather confidence, courage or happiness
Q. Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence.
Trying to find my lost ring in the college is like looking for a needle in a haystack.
1. Doing something impossible
2. Making a big deal of a large thing
3. Doing something secretly
4. Doing something unimportant
Solution : 1
Looking for a needle in a haystack- to search for something that is very difficult to locate.
Q. Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence.
Off and on I take a break from my hectic schedule to refresh myself.
1. Rarely
2. Seldom
3. Immediately
4. Periodically
Solution : 4
Off and on - periodically,intermittently
💯Click here for the complete list of SYNONYMS asked in SSC CPO 2019
Q. Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Left out in cold
1. to be ignored
2. to be criticised
3. to stand out
4. to be indecisive
Solution : 1
Left out in cold - to be ignored
Q. Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Work against the clock
1. work late in the night
2. work against all problems
3. work in great hurry
4. work with concentration
Solution : 3
Work against the clock - to try to do something in a very limited amount of time.
Q. Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Handle with kid gloves
1. to show someone your creativity
2. to accomplish something too ambitious
3. to remove all hurdles to start something
4. to treat someone with extreme care
Solution : 4
Handle with kid gloves - to treat someone with extreme care.
Q. Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Run around in circles
1. to remain busy with your work
2. to keep running to set a record
3. to work excessively hard by keeping two jobs
4. to keep doing something without achieving much
Solution : 4
Run around in circles - to waste one's time and energy in futile things, to keep doing something without achieving much
Q. Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Up in arms
1. to be angry
2. to be rude
3. to be nervous
4. to be defensive
Solution : 1
Up in arms - to be angry
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Q. Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
At the drop of a hat
1. Instantly
2. Normally
3. Frequently
4. Usually
Solution : 1
At the drop of a hat - instantly
Q. Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Make a beeline for
1. Make a line for honey
2. Go straight to
3. Stand in a queue
4. Go for freebies
Solution : 2
Make a beeline for - go straight to
Q. Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Till the cows come home
1. For a large part
2. For a long, long time
3. In the evening
4. Till the work is finished
Solution : 2
Till the cows come home - for a very long ,indefinite amount of time.
Q. Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Touch and go
1. Unimportant
2. Undoubted
3. Uncertain
4. Unchanging
Solution : 3
Touch and go - uncertain
Q. Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Bed of roses
1. A state of perplexity
2. An unforgettable moment
3. An enjoyable state
4. A difficult situation
Solution : 3
Bed of roses - an enjoyable state
Q. Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence.
As the flood waters hit the coastal village, several families had a close shave.
1. to have no livelihood
2. a narrow escape
3. nothing to eat
4. to lose all possessions
Solution : 2
A close shave - narrow escape
Q. Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence.
The abrogation of article 370 was achieved in the teeth of tough resistance.
1. in a state of uncertainty
2. in direct opposition to
3. in collaboration with
4. in a short span of time
Solution : 1
in the teeth of tough resistance - in a state of uncertainty
Q. Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence.
He is completely at sea about where to invest his hard-earned money.
1. in shock
2. confused
3. sure
4. committed
Solution : 2
At sea - confused
Q. Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence.
Unless you are above board in your dealings, you will not be able to win the trust of
your clients.
1. smart and deceptive
2. honest and frank
3. bold and reckless
4. exceptionally talented
Solution : 2
above board - honest and frank
Q. Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence.
The thieves made off with all the cash and jewellery in the house.
1. squandered
2. ran away with
3. discovered
4. transferred
Solution : 2
make off - to run away
Q. Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the sentence.
My brother has decided to settle in Mumbai for good.
1. for better income
2. for new opportunities
3. for a while
4. forever
Solution : 4
for good - forever
Q. Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the sentence.
In spite of the high sounding words, his speech fell flat on the audience.
1. failed to make an impact
2. impressed a lot
3. appealed to the sentiments of the audience
4. could not be heard clearly
Solution : 1
fall flat - fail to make an impact
Q. Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the sentence.
Simran was under tremendous stress because she had too many irons in the fire.
1. She had made a lot of risky investments
2. She was suffering from many ailments
3. She was involved in many activities
4. She had too many clothes to iron
Solution : 3
Have too many irons in the fire - to be involved in many activities
Q. Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the sentence.
The aged man preferred to die in harness than lead a rusted life.
1. to keep one's belongings safe
2. to live in perpetual slavery
3. to continue occupation till death
4. to lead a life of comfort
Solution : 3
Q. Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the sentence.
The suspect made a clean breast of it during the enquiry.
1. confessed his crime
2. took off his shirt
3. blamed his companion
4. asked for a fresh shirt
Solution : 1
To make a clean breast of - to confess a crime
Q. Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Come rain or shine
1. when it does not rain
2. in the monsoon
3. whatever happens
4. in bad weather
Solution : 3
Come rain or shine - no matter what happpens
Q. Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
To be thrown in at the deep end
1. learn to do the difficult things too soon
2. need to do one thing at a time
3. unable to do the given work
4. try to do too many things at the same time
Solution : 1
Be thrown in the deep end - to be forced to begin doing something very complex; to make someone learn how to do a job or task by starting with the most difficult parts.
Q. Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
To read between the lines
1. to completely misunderstand the meaning
2. to read with great difficulty
3. to critically analyse a piece of writing
4. to understand the implied meaning
Solution : 3
Q. Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
To blaze a trail
1. to initiate something new
2. to set fire to something
3. to complete a project
4. to act impulsively
Solution : 1
Q. Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
A dark horse
1. an unknown genius
2. a horse of a fine breed
3. a well kept secret
4. an expected outcome
Solution : 1
Q. Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Of the first water
1. of favorable opinion
2. of ancient origin
3. of the best quality
4. of no significance
Solution : 3
Q. Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
To make castles in the air
1. to be very ambitious
2. to create impossible dreams or hopes
3. to accomplish difficult tasks
4. to show signs of cowardice
Solution : 2
Q. Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the sentence.
Ria has tried hard not to steal her brother's thunder but it was inevitable.
1. take away her brother's opportunities for jobs
2. get more recognition than her brother for their success
3. get a big reward from her brother for her achievement
4. pick up her brother's lucky charms to win prizes
Solution : 2
Q. Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the sentence.
His family has supported him through thick and thin.
1. when there was a lot of work to be done
2. on occasions when he had a lot of money
3. even though he has put on weight
4. in times of good and bad fortune
Solution : 4
Q. Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the sentence.
It was the last straw; she decided to quit the job when she was blamed without reason.
1. she picked the last option available for her
2. only one straw was available for drinking the juice
3. last straw available for anyone to pick up
4. final irritant that made the situation unbearable
Solution : 4
Q. Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Be left in the lurch
1. be tired of doing the same thing over and over again
2. be deserted when one is in trouble
3. be sent to do work which one doesn't enjoy
4. keep repeating something till it is accepted
Solution : 2
Q. Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Go down in flames
1. crash land an aeroplane
2. get hit by a burning cracker
3. fail completely
4. get completely burnt
Solution : 3
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