SSC CHSL Phrase Replacement

Which option correctly replaces the underlined phrase: 'The employee was asked to take on more responsibilities despite being overworked.'

Select the option that best replaces the underlined phrase: 'The project fell through because the funding was not approved.'

Choose the option that best replaces the underlined phrase: 'The team decided to carry on with the project despite the setbacks.'

Choose the option that best replaces the underlined phrase: 'The two friends had a falling out over a misunderstanding.'

Which sentence correctly uses the phrase 'beat around the bush'?

Which option correctly completes the sentence? 'After the scandal, the politician's reputation was ___.'

Which option correctly replaces the underlined phrase: 'The manager decided to call off the meeting scheduled for Friday.'

Choose the option that best replaces the underlined phrase: 'The project is in full swing now, so we cannot make any major changes.'

Choose the option that best replaces the underlined phrase: 'The manager decided to put off the meeting because of the unexpected crisis.'

Select the option that best replaces the underlined phrase: 'The employee was caught red-handed stealing office supplies, so the manager had no choice but to take action.'

Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined part of the sentence. If no substitution is required, select 'No improvement'. The manager asked his team to burn the midnight oil so that the project could be completed on time.

Which option correctly replaces the underlined phrase? 'The team captain decided to call it a day after the exhausting match.'

Select the option that best corrects the underlined phrase: 'The company has decided to bring down the prices of its products to attract more customers.'

Select the option that best replaces the underlined phrase: 'The manager decided to put all his eggs in one basket by investing the entire company fund in a single project.'

Identify the sentence where the phrase 'come hell or high water' is used correctly.

Which option correctly replaces the underlined phrase: 'The politician's promise to reduce corruption proved to be a pie in the sky when he took office.'

Identify the sentence with the correct use of the phrase 'to make a long story short'.

Identify the sentence with the correct use of the phrase 'to beat around the bush'.

Select the option that best replaces the underlined phrase. After the scandal, the politician's reputation was **in tatters**, and few believed he could recover his standing. A) severely damaged or ruined B) temporarily weakened C) publicly questioned D) gradually declining

Select the option that best replaces the underlined phrase. The company's new strategy proved to be a **double-edged sword**, bringing both increased profits and significant employee burnout. A) a situation with both positive and negative consequences B) a deceptive business tactic C) a risky but ultimately successful plan D) a conflict between two opposing departments

Select the option that best replaces the underlined phrase. The manager decided to **put all eggs in one basket** by investing the entire budget into a single project. A) concentrate all resources on one venture B) diversify investments across multiple sectors C) take a calculated financial risk D) distribute funds equally among departments

Select the option that best replaces the underlined phrase. The witness's testimony was **water under the bridge**, so the defence team decided not to challenge it further. A) irrelevant or no longer important B) difficult to verify or authenticate C) emotionally charged or controversial D) outdated but still legally binding

Select the option that best replaces the underlined phrase. The project manager warned the team that they were **barking up the wrong tree** if they believed the deadline could be met without additional resources. A) pursuing an incorrect or futile strategy B) communicating ineffectively with management C) underestimating the complexity of the task D) lacking confidence in their own abilities

Select the option that best replaces the underlined phrase. The politician's promises **rang hollow in the ears of the voters** because he had failed to deliver in the past.