SSC CPO 2021221)Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence.
He knows the ins and outs of the case and has been chosen to defend the accused.
complete details
SSC CPO 2021222)Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence.
You must seize the opportunity to make amends for your earlier curtness.
to correct a mistake
SSC CPO 2021223)Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence.
When the miscreants saw the police they beat a retreat.
ran away
SSC CPO 2021224)Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence.
In times of economic recession, the demand for goods is on the wane.
on the decline
SSC CPO 2021225)Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence.
The embezzlement in the company’s accounts has come to light.
been revealed
SSC CPO 2021226)Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence.
India’s problem boils down to just one thing – lack of infrastructure for health services.
sums up to
SSC CPO 2021227)Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence.
I cannot take up any new assignment as I have my hands full.
am very busy
SSC CPO 2021228)Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence.
The wedding preparations are in full swing.
at the height of activity
SSC CPO 2021229)Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
To take pains
To make efforts
SSC CPO 2021230)Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Fair-weather friend
A person whose friendship cannot be relied on in difficult times