SSC Sample Paper SSC CHSL (10+2) Sample Test Paper-7

Direction: In the following questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase printed in bold in the sentence, Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

We got into hot water just because the accountant divulged our secrets,

A) failed in one's efforts

B) landed in trouble

C) took the help of

D) came to nothing

Correct Answer: B

Solution :

Be in/get into hot water = to be or get into trouble.