SSC CGL, CPO : Frequently asked Idioms

1. Gall and wormwood
   A) friendly
   B) frank
   C) bitterness
   D) strict
2. Go all out
   A) to be defunct
   B) to put utmost energy
   C) to go bankrupt
   D) to lose business
3. Tongue in cheek
   A) conceal
   B) admonish
   C) ironic
   D) in agreement
4. Mend fences
   A) to do a difficult task
   B) to make amends to the wrongs done
   C) to improve poor relations
   D) to concentrate on present rather than past
5. Beggar description
   A) poor account of something
   B) can’t be described
   C) described by beggar
   D) beggar’s description
6. Down in the mouth
   A) fill mouth with food
   B) filled with melancholy
   C) filled with happiness
   D) dumb
7. Draw the long bow
   A) to assume superiority
   B) to be subordinate
   C) to exaggerate
   D) to be a sycophant
8. Dutch courage
   A) bravery under alcoholic influence
   B) bravery under every circumstance
   C) a fake show of courage
   D) pretence
9. Will o’ the wisp
   A) desperate
   B) an unattainable goal
   C) as per one’s choice
   D) punctual
10. Ride coattails
    A) to use connection to get succeeded
    B) to make someone fool
    C) to hire a professional
    D) to make a huge amount of money

Answers

1. Option C
2. Option B
3. Option C
4. Option C
5. Option B
6. Option B
7. Option C
8. Option A
9. Option B
10. Option A