Idioms and Phrases Questions Answers | English Objective Questions for SSC

In the following questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative, which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

41 All the neighbours gave her the cold shoulder because she ill-treated her daughter-in-law.

[A] Showed liking for her company

[B] Showed dislike for her company

[C] Felt her shoulder was cold

[D] Showed international unfriendliness to her company

Answer: Option [D]

42 Rajib washed his hands of the matter long ago.

[A] Refused to change the decision

[B] Took the responsibility

[C] Refused to accept responsibility for

[D] Overcame the difficulties

Answer: Option [C]

43 The police cordoned off the area after the explosion.

[A] The police filled the whole area

[B] The police isolated the area

[C] The police checked everyone in the area

[D] The police did not allow anyone to leave the area

Answer: Option [B]

44 A cry in wilderness

[A] A cry in vain

[B] An unpleasant situation

[C] A cry with a laughter

[D] A cry in disgrace

Answer: Option [A]

45 See through

[A] To see off

[B] To ignore something

[C] To persist with something

[D] To detect the true nature

Answer: Option [D]

46 A lame excuse

[A] Useless talk

[B] Unsatisfactory explanation

[C] Ill feeling

[D] Good explanation

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Answer: Option [B]

47 At a loss

[A] Unable

[B] Able

[C] Defeat

[D] Expert

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Answer: Option [A]

48 To give airs

[A] Exhale

[B] Inhale

[C] Boast

[D] Humble

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Answer: Option [C]

49 Hand and glove

[A] Very intimate

[B] Open enemy

[C] Very rude

[D] Very difficult

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Answer: Option [A]

50 People are always critical. One needs to have a thick skin to cope with criticism.

[A] Be bold

[B] Be disinterested

[C] Be unaffected

[D] Be insensitive

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Answer: Option [C]

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