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Time and Patience

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Choose the correct meaning of As a matter of course.

  • The main point being discussed or disputed
  • As a normal or expected thing
  • Different methods can lead to the same result
  • A normal part of one’s duty or job
Correct answer(s):
  • As a normal or expected thing

Pick the correct meaning of the expression A snowball effect.

  • A short-lived interest
  • A situation where something grows larger or more serious over time
  • Very hostile and ready to quarrel
  • A difficult or awkward situation
Correct answer(s):
  • A situation where something grows larger or more serious over time

Choose the best interpretation of All in a day’s work.

  • Available for someone to use
  • A normal part of one’s duty or job
  • A short-lived interest
  • Using all one’s strength, effort, or resources
Correct answer(s):
  • A normal part of one's duty or job

For SSC English, identify the meaning of A clean slate.

  • A rule, law, or plan that is no longer effective
  • A fresh start without past mistakes being counted
  • A fair situation where everyone has the same chance
  • A habit of feeling angry or easily offended because of past unfairness
Correct answer(s):
  • A fresh start without past mistakes being counted

Choose the best interpretation of A hidden agenda.

  • A secret plan or motive
  • Something that distracts attention from the real issue
  • A weak plan or system that can easily fail
  • An unpleasant fact that is difficult to accept
Correct answer(s):
  • A secret plan or motive

What does No sooner said than done suggest in everyday use?

  • to begin and continue, especially something unpleasant
  • whatever happens or anyway
  • to give special importance to something
  • done immediately after being mentioned
Correct answer(s):
  • done immediately after being mentioned

What is the correct sense of Know the ropes?

  • in addition to something
  • to choose, try for, or support something
  • in agreement or harmony with something
  • to understand how something is done
Correct answer(s):
  • to understand how something is done

Select the best interpretation of Mind your language.

  • to reserve something for a special purpose
  • altogether or as a total
  • to speak politely and avoid rude words
  • to understand how something is done
Correct answer(s):
  • to speak politely and avoid rude words

What is the correct sense of In course of time?

  • after some time has passed
  • to consider difficulties or special circumstances
  • to apply an idea or plan in real life
  • to manage without something
Correct answer(s):
  • after some time has passed

What does the idiom In due course usually mean?

  • to treat something as less serious than it is
  • at the proper time
  • to behave as if one is more important than others
  • to be involved in many activities
Correct answer(s):
  • at the proper time

Pick the option that best matches In the meantime.

  • because of something
  • during the time before something else happens
  • to start a journey, task, or plan
  • in a difficult situation with few choices
Correct answer(s):
  • during the time before something else happens

Which choice gives the proper meaning of Have a lot on one's plate?

  • to move or progress at the same speed as others
  • nervous or anxious
  • to reserve something for a special purpose
  • to have many duties or problems to deal with
Correct answer(s):
  • to have many duties or problems to deal with

What is the correct sense of For the time being?

  • temporarily
  • in strong disagreement
  • to reduce or cause something to fall
  • to show or treat something as well as it deserves
Correct answer(s):
  • temporarily

Choose the meaning that fits Beat the clock.

  • to prepare a written document, plan, or list
  • to remove or throw away something unwanted
  • to finish something before a deadline
  • very healthy and strong
Correct answer(s):
  • to finish something before a deadline

Pick the correct interpretation of All in good time.

  • to finish or end something
  • at the proper time, not immediately
  • to admit that one was wrong and apologize
  • to defeat or overpower someone or something
Correct answer(s):
  • at the proper time, not immediately

What idea does By the time express?

  • before time existed
  • without checking time
  • when a particular moment happens
  • in a clock shop
Correct answer(s):
  • when a particular moment happens

What is the best meaning for Worthwhile?

  • a waste of time
  • very dangerous
  • worth the time or effort
  • impossible to finish
Correct answer(s):
  • worth the time or effort

Which meaning is correct for A matter of time?

  • something impossible
  • a clock problem only
  • a matter already finished
  • something that will happen eventually
Correct answer(s):
  • something that will happen eventually

Which simple meaning fits A question of time?

  • something expected to happen sooner or later
  • a math question only
  • something very unlikely
  • a question without an answer
Correct answer(s):
  • something expected to happen sooner or later

Choose the option that explains A sign of the times.

  • an old road sign
  • a private secret
  • a weather forecast
  • something that shows what is common in the present age
Correct answer(s):
  • something that shows what is common in the present age