21)

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Eat one’s words

, Avg: 00:27 , 42%✓ SSC CGL 2020

A)

forgive and forget

B)

become less acceptable

C)

retract what one has said

D)

oppose sternly

22)

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Rose-coloured glasses

, Avg: 00:13 , 56%✓ SSC CGL 2020

A)

a positive outlook on life

B)

a difficult situation

C)

an outdated attitude

D)

a belief not based on facts

23)

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. On the spur of the moment

, Avg: 00:19 , 85%✓ SSC CGL 2020

A)

deciding after a lot of thinking

B)

acting impulsively without thinking

C)

waiting nervously for something

D)

being extremely careful

24)

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. One track mind

, Avg: 00:20 , 100%✓ SSC CGL 2020

A)

thinking of another point of view

B)

using a well-known path

C)

always thinking of only one thing

D)

waiting anxiously for something

25)

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. On the double

, Avg: 00:14 , 50%✓ SSC CGL 2020

A)

on the verge of collapse

B)

out of order

C)

at a fast pace

D)

none of the above

26)

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Over one’s head

, Avg: 00:29 , 100%✓ SSC CGL 2020

A)

something totally unexpected

B)

being at a disadvantage

C)

unable to function as before

D)

beyond one’s capability to understand something

27)

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

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A fair weather friend

, Avg: 00:38 , 50%✓ SSC CGL 2020

A)

a dependable friend

B)

a friend turned into an enemy

C)

an unreliable friend

D)

a jealous friend

28)

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

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Breath of fresh air

, Avg: 03:07 , 50%✓ SSC CGL 2020

A)

a peaceful and relaxing place

B)

someone with a pleasant voice

C)

a high-priced and expensive thing

D)

someone or something new and refreshing

29)

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

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Take exception

, Avg: 00:42 , 25%✓ SSC CGL 2020

A)

object to

B)

appreciate

C)

care for

D)

deny

30)

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

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To call the shots

, Avg: 00:25 , 50%✓ SSC CGL 2020

A)

to be blissfully happy

B)

to be the person in charge

C)

to be in debt

D)

to lack control