SSC: Idioms/phrases Quiz: 31.03.2018 for SSC & Railway Exams

Question 1

Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom underlined in the sentence.

It is foolish to split hairs over this issue as it is difficult to arrive at a conclusion.

Question 2

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Make hay while the sun shines.

Question 3

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Hit the nail on the head

Question 4

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Wild goose chase

Question 5

Given below are some idioms/phrases followed by four alternative meanings to each. Choose the response (A), (B), (C) or (D) which is the most appropriate expression and mark your response in the Answer Sheet accordingly.

By hook or by crook

Question 6

Given below are some idioms/phrases followed by four alternative meanings to each. Choose the response (A), (B), (C) or (D) which is the most appropriate expression and mark your response in the Answer Sheet accordingly.

Set off

Question 7

Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom bold in the sentence.

I can finish the work by myself, but she always tries to be a backseat driver.

Question 8

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Pain in the neck

Question 9

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Wing it

Question 10

Which word or words explains the meaning of the following idioms:

To be in a pickle