Idioms & Phrases

SSC CGL · English Comprehension · 30 practice questions with answers and explanations: 11 Easy, 9 Medium, 10 Hard.

Sample questions

Sample Easy question 1

What does 'to call it a day' mean?

  1. To stop working for the day
  2. To name a holiday
  3. To telephone someone daily
  4. To start a new job
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Answer: A. To call it a day is to decide to stop an activity, usually work.

Sample Medium question 2

What does 'to be in hot water' mean?

  1. To be in trouble
  2. To be very busy
  3. To be ill
  4. To be angry
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Answer: A. Being in hot water means being in trouble, often because of something you did.

Sample Hard question 3

What does 'a wild goose chase' mean?

  1. An exciting adventure
  2. A hunting trip
  3. A quick success
  4. A hopeless, futile search
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Answer: D. A wild goose chase is a pursuit of something that cannot be found or achieved.

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