Ssc assistant 2005 Practice Questions & Answers

To end in smoke

Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold.
To end in smoke
1). to have a smoking session
2). to be on fire
3). to come to nothing
4). to burn slowly

To have something up one' s sleeves

Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold.
To have something up one' s sleeves
1). having a practical plan
2). having an important project
3). having an ambitious plan
4). having a secret plan

To take to one's heels

Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold.
To take to one's heels
1). to run off
2). to show one's heels
3). to turn around
4). to walk leisurely

To turn a deaf ear

Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold.
To turn a deaf ear
1). to be hard of hearing
2). to be indifferent
3). to be attentive
4). to be obstinate

At snail's pace

Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase given in bold.
At snail's pace
1). to do things very slowly
2). to walk like a snail
3). to lack interest in work
4). to do things in methodical manner

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