Which meaning matches the phrase A hard pill to swallow?
Correct answer(s):
- An unpleasant fact that is difficult to accept
Subject
English Grammar
English grammar is the structure of expressions in the English language. This includes the structure of words, phrases, clauses and sentences. There are certain differences in grammar between the standard forms of British English, American English and Australian English, although these are inconspicuous compared with the lexical and pronunciation differences.
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Quizzes in English Grammar for SSC
Which meaning matches the phrase A cry in the wilderness?
Correct answer(s):
- A warning or request that nobody listens to
Choose the best interpretation of A hidden agenda.
Correct answer(s):
- A secret plan or motive
Choose the best interpretation of A cut above.
Correct answer(s):
- Better than others of the same kind
What idea does A house of cards usually express?
Correct answer(s):
- A weak plan or system that can easily fail
What does the idiom A bad egg mean?
Correct answer(s):
- A dishonest or unreliable person
Choose the correct meaning of A bone of contention.
Correct answer(s):
- A subject that people argue about
In English, what is meant by A bridge too far?
Correct answer(s):
- A goal or action that is too difficult or too ambitious
Select the option that best explains A case in point.
Correct answer(s):
- A clear example that proves or explains something
Which option gives the correct meaning of A chip on one’s shoulder?
Correct answer(s):
- A habit of feeling angry or easily offended because of past unfairness
In the sentence, what does go to the dogs mean?
If people do not mend their ways, they are sure to go to the dogs.
Correct answer(s):
- to be ruined
What does the idiom or phrase grease the palm mean?
Correct answer(s):
- to bribe
In the sentence, what does in Dutch mean?
The boy was in Dutch with his friends.
Correct answer(s):
- in trouble
In the sentence, what does cool with working mean?
He is cool with working at night.
Correct answer(s):
- ready to work
In the sentence, what does gather roses only mean?
Deepak did not care for his family; he wanted to gather roses only.
Correct answer(s):
- to seek all enjoyments of life
In the sentence, what does give a piece of one’s mind mean?
The mother was right in giving a piece of her mind to the daughter.
Correct answer(s):
- speaking sharply
What does the idiom or phrase feather one's nest mean?
Correct answer(s):
- to enrich oneself when an opportunity occurs
In the sentence, what does hold water mean?
His argument does not hold water.
Correct answer(s):
- to be logical or valid
In the sentence, what does come to light mean?
Through the reporter’s efforts, many unknown facts have come to light.
Correct answer(s):
- been revealed
In the sentence, what does black sheep mean?
You find a black sheep in every community.
Correct answer(s):
- person with a bad reputation