SSC NOTES

  ALL SSC PYQ IDIOMS - PART 2 Sr. No. Idiom Meaning Actual Place or Situation of Usage Example 51 Turned a deaf ear to Disregarded When someone intentionally ignores a request, warning, or piece of advice. He turned a deaf ear to their complaints and continued with his plan. 52 Straight shooter A thoroughly upright and straightforward person To describe someone who is honest, direct, and trustworthy. All his friends admired him because he was a straight shooter. 53 Once in a blue moon Not very often To describe an event that happens very rarely. My uncle lives in New York, so I only see him once in a blue moon. 54 Through thick and thin Under all conditions, no matter how challenging or difficult To describe loyalty and support during both good and bad times. Radhika stood by Monica's side through thick and thin. 55 Keep the wolf from the door To avoid starvation When talking about earning just enough money to afford basic necessities like food and shelter. In those days, we were t...