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SSC CHSL Idioms and Phrases Questions

5 questions on Idioms and Phrases for SSC CHSL. Each comes with the correct answer and a worked explanation.

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Q1.Idioms and PhrasesModerate

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. A piece of cake

  1. (A)A sweet memory
  2. (B)Something very expensive
  3. (C)Something very easy to do
  4. (D)A small reward
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Correct answer: (C) Something very easy to do

The idiom 'a piece of cake' is used figuratively and means "something very easy to do". Its meaning cannot be worked out from the literal sense of the individual words, which is why the other options are incorrect.

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Q2.Idioms and PhrasesModerate

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. To hit the nail on the head

  1. (A)To miss an opportunity
  2. (B)To hurt oneself badly
  3. (C)To work very hard
  4. (D)To say exactly the right thing
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Correct answer: (D) To say exactly the right thing

The idiom 'to hit the nail on the head' is used figuratively and means "to say exactly the right thing". Its meaning cannot be worked out from the literal sense of the individual words, which is why the other options are incorrect.

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Q3.Idioms and PhrasesModerate

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. To let the cat out of the bag

  1. (A)To free a prisoner
  2. (B)To lose one's temper
  3. (C)To reveal a secret
  4. (D)To waste money
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Correct answer: (C) To reveal a secret

The idiom 'to let the cat out of the bag' is used figuratively and means "to reveal a secret". Its meaning cannot be worked out from the literal sense of the individual words, which is why the other options are incorrect.

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Q4.Idioms and PhrasesModerate

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. To beat around the bush

  1. (A)To avoid talking about the main point
  2. (B)To argue loudly
  3. (C)To clear a garden
  4. (D)To win easily
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Correct answer: (A) To avoid talking about the main point

The idiom 'to beat around the bush' is used figuratively and means "to avoid talking about the main point". Its meaning cannot be worked out from the literal sense of the individual words, which is why the other options are incorrect.

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Q5.Idioms and PhrasesModerate

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. To call it a day

  1. (A)To name a holiday
  2. (B)To celebrate a success
  3. (C)To stop working for the day
  4. (D)To begin a new task
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Correct answer: (C) To stop working for the day

The idiom 'to call it a day' is used figuratively and means "to stop working for the day". Its meaning cannot be worked out from the literal sense of the individual words, which is why the other options are incorrect.

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Frequently asked questions

How many SSC CHSL Idioms and Phrases questions can I practise here?

5 questions — 5 moderate. 5 are shown on this page with answers and explanations, and the practice set draws from all of them.

How should I practise Idioms and Phrases for SSC CHSL?

Read through a few solved questions first to see the method, then take a timed practice set. Afterwards, check which questions you got wrong or spent longest on and redo those before moving on.