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Q1mediummcqEnglish LanguageMock Exam2026
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Select the most appropriate idiom that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.
His old car has become a financial burden on him now.
Q2mediummcqHindi GrammarHindi Mock Test - 12026
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दिए गए वाक्य में उचित संज्ञा का उपयोग करके रिक्त स्थान की पूर्ति कीजिए।कभी - कभी लोग क्रोध में अपना ______ खो बैठते थे
Q3mediummcqHindi VocabularyHindi Mock Test - 12026
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निम्नलिखित प्रश्न में, चार विकल्पों में से उस विकल्प का चयन करें जो दिए गए मुहावरे का सही अर्थ हो।आग पर लोटना-
Q4mediummcqEnglish LanguageCompetitive Exam Practice2026
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Select the most appropriate meaning of the following idiom.
At sixes and sevens
Q5mediummcqHindi LanguageCompetitive Exam2026
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Choose the correct idiom (मुहावरा) that matches the meaning: "मीठी-मीठी बातों से लज्जित करना" (To humiliate/shame someone using sugary, overly sweet words or fake flattery).
Q6mediummcqEnglish LanguageCompetitive Exam Practice2026
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Directions: Select the correct meaning of the idiom underlined below:
We didn't really want that particular hotel, but it was a case of Hobson's Choice.
Q7mediummcqHindiSSC GD Constable2026
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'हाथ मलते रह जाना' मुहावरे का सही अर्थ है -
Q8mediummcqEnglish LanguageSSC CGL2026
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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
to drive someone up the wall
Q9mediummcqEnglish LanguageCompetitive Exam Practice2026
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Directions: "Call up" means:
Q10mediummcqHindiSSC GD Constable2026
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'तलवार की धार पर चलना' मुहावरे का सही अर्थ है -
Q11easymcqHindiCompetitive Exam Practice Paper2026
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What is the accurate semantic meaning of the popular Hindi idiom 'जुबान पर लगाम न होना'?
Q12easymcqHindiCompetitive Exam Practice Paper2026
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What is the meaning of the proverb (लोकोक्ति) 'आग लगने पर कुआँ खोदना'?
Q13mediummcqEnglish LanguageSSC CGL2026
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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
dry run
Q14mediummcqEnglish LanguageCompetitive Exam Practice2026
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Directions: Select the correct meaning of the idiom underlined below:
He stood in hot water.
Q15mediummcqEnglish LanguageCompetitive Exam Practice2026
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Select the correct meaning of the idiom underlined below:
No one dare call in question his honesty.
Q16mediummcqEnglish LanguageCompetitive Exam Practice2026
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'Puts one in mind' means
Q17mediummcqEnglish LanguageCompetitive Exam2026
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The expression 'to take stock of' means:
Q18mediummcqEnglish LanguageCompetitive Exam2026
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Edmund Burke had a wonderful gift of the gab.
Gift of the gab means:
Q19mediummcqEnglish LanguageCompetitive Exam2026
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Directions: Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence.
The brothers were at each other’s throats regarding the division of property.
Q20mediummcqEnglish LanguageCompetitive Exam2026
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Directions: Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence.
People should learn to take in their stride the fact that they can sometimes fail.
Q21mediummcqEnglish LanguageSSC CGL2026
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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
To bite the bullet
Q22mediummcqEnglish LanguageMock Exam2026
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Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
To make both ends meet
Q23mediummcqVerbal AbilityIndian Competitive Exam Prep2026
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From the given options choose the word/phrase nearest in meaning to the proverb:
‘The early bird catches the worm.’
Q24mediummcqHindiPractice Paper2026
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What is the meaning of the idiom 'Hakka bakka rah jana'?
Q25mediummcqEnglish LanguageMock Exam2026
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Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Rohit laid down his proposal, and told Rohit that the ball was now in his court.
Q26mediummcqVerbal AbilityIndian Competitive Exam Prep2026
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Give one word substitution/meaning of the underlined word.
The game is afoot.
Q27mediummcqVerbal AbilityIndian Competitive Exam Prep2026
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From the given options choose the word/phrase nearest in meaning to the proverb:
‘Politeness costs little but yields much’
Q28mediummcqVerbal AbilityIndian Competitive Exam Prep2026
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Choose the idiom that can be used to express the idea contained in the following sentence:
The candidate is sitting late into the night to prepare for the examination.
Q29mediummcqVerbal AbilityIndian Competitive Exam Prep2026
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Which of the options gives the right meaning of the following sentence?
He bit off more than he could chew.
Q30mediummcqVerbal AbilityIndian Competitive Exam Prep2026
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The phrase ‘round the corner’ is used to indicate something that is
Q31mediummcqHindiSSC GD2026
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'नींद उड़ जाना' इस मुहावरे का उचित अर्थ कौन सा है?
Q32mediummcqEnglish LanguageSSC Selection Post 20212026
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Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Spill the beans
Q33mediummcqEnglish LanguageCompetitive Exam Practice2026
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Fill in the blank with the correct word:
You had better ______ permission.
Q34mediummcqHindiSSC GD2026
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निम्नलिखित चार विकल्पों में से उस विकल्प का चयन करें, जो दिए गए मुहावरे के सही अर्थ को व्यक्त करता है।
"आंख का काजल"
Q35mediummcqEnglish LanguageCompetitive Exam Practice2026
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'Hand and glove' means
Q36mediummcqEnglish LanguageSSC Selection Post 20212026
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Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Have your back against the wall
Q37mediummcqHindiPractice Paper2026
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What is the correct meaning of the idiom 'Dang rah jana'?
Q38mediummcqEnglish LanguageSSC CGL2026
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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
To bite off more than one can chew
Q39mediummcqHindiPractice Paper2026
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What is the correct meaning of the proverb 'Akela chana bhaar nahi phod sakta'?
Q40mediummcqEnglish LanguageCompetitive Exam2026
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Select the correct meaning of the idiom underlined below:
The belief in witchcraft is losing ground.
Q41mediummcqEnglish LanguageCompetitive Exam Practice2026
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Select the correct meaning of the idiom underlined below:
The singer was not in voice.
Q42mediummcqEnglish LanguageCompetitive Exam2026
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Select the sentence that has the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Kill two birds with one stone
Q43mediummcqEnglish LanguageCompetitive Exam2026
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Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
A cock and bull story
Q44mediummcqEnglish LanguageCompetitive Exam Practice2026
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Direction: Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.
A _______ Star was seen in the sky.
Q45mediummcqEnglish LanguageCompetitive Exam2026
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Select the correct meaning of the idiom underlined below:
There's no love lost between them.
Q46mediummcqHindiPractice Paper2026
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What is the correct meaning of the idiom 'Hatheli par sarson jamana'?
Q47mediummcqEnglish LanguageCompetitive Exam Practice2026
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Take a toll
Q48mediummcqHindiUPTET Paper 2 (Social Science)2026
“मिट्टी का माधो” होने से क्या अर्थ है?
Q49mediummcqHindiUPTET Paper 2 (Social Science)2026
‘सर पर सवार रहना’ मुहावरे का अर्थ क्या है?
Q50mediummcqEnglish LanguageSSC Exam2026
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
All ears
Q51mediummcqEnglish LanguageCompetitive Exam Practice2026
Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow.
One would imagine that at the very sight of the panther, deer, antelopes and its other preys would just run for their lives. Nothing of the sort! They all stand their ground and make such a loud noise that the panther is left with no other choice except to leave quietly. I have seen a tiny chital baby standing in the middle of an opening in the forest, stamping its feet on the ground and shooing away a tiger. With the white of its erect tail showing, it kept up its shrill call until the tiger made itself scarce. No tiger in its senses would attempt to catch such an impertinent brat, just as you would not dream of catching an offending crow cawing away in your veranda.
While the panther sticks to cover and hugs the edge of the forest, the game animals, on the other hand, like to assemble right out in open vast grazing grounds. Open spaces which the panther carefully avoids, are what the game animals deliberately seek. It is difficult to describe the pandemonium kicked up by various animals when they spot or suspect a panther around. The chital strikes a shrill note, the kakar emits a deafening bark and the sambar rings a bell. The peacock on its perch, the jungle fowl on the ground, and the monkey on treetops, all join in the chorus of condemnation of the panther. They curse the panther in their own inimitable language. The resulting confusion of sounds is so irritating to the sharp ears of the panther that it is left with no other option except to go away. The panther has thus to deal with its ever alert and watchful associate who show no mercy and expect none. It is a fight between finesse and flight, between clever attack and skilful defence.
Contrary to the common belief, the panther never springs upon its prey suddenly. It stalks as close to its victim as it can manage, and then makes the final dash by rushing at it at a lightning speed.

What does the phrase 'stand their ground' mean?
Q52mediummcqHindi LanguagePractice Test2026
What is the meaning of the idiom 'डोरे डालना' (Dore dalna)?
Q53mediummcqEnglishCompetitive Exam2026
Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence.
My leaving the job with an NGO proved a blessing in disguise as I got a better job.
Q54mediummcqHindiCompetitive Exam2026
What is the closest meaning of the idiom 'Ghaav Hara Hona' (घाव हरा होना)?
Q55mediummcqHindi LanguagePractice Test2026
What is the correct meaning of the idiom 'नज़रों से नीचे गिरना'?
Q56mediummcqHindi GrammarHindi Practice Paper2026
What is the meaning of the idiom 'Aa bail mujhe maar' (आ बैल मुझे मार)?
Q57mediummcqEnglish LanguageStaff Selection Commission2026
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Bid fair
Q58mediummcqEnglish LanguageStaff Selection Commission2026
Select the most appropriate idiom to complete the given sentence.
With the increasing market prices and stagnant salaries, he is ______.
Q59mediummcqEnglish LanguageCompetitive Exam2026
Select the most appropriate idiomatic expression that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.
He wanted to be a professional basketball player but given his height, luck was against him.
Q60mediummcqEnglish LanguageStaff Selection Commission2026
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Get your own way
Q61mediummcqEnglish LanguageStaff Selection Commission2026
Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined part of the given sentence.
Mr. Sengupta's complaint to the higher authority was only a red herring.
Q62easymcqHindiCompetitive Exam2026
What does the popular idiom 'अंगारे बरसना' (Angare Barasna) signify?
Q63mediummcqHindi Language & GrammarUP Police Constable Re-Exam (23 Aug 2024 Shift 2)2026
What is the correct meaning of the idiom "अंगारे बरसना" (Angare Barasna)?
Q64mediummcqEnglish LanguageSSC Exam2026
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Be in someone's shoes
Q65mediummcqEnglishCompetitive Exam2026
Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence.
Let's discuss what happened. Don't beat about the bush.
Q66mediummcqEnglish LanguageSSC CGL2026
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
To make someone feel completely baffled.
Q67easymcqHindiStaff Selection Commission2026
Select the option that expresses the meaning of the idiom 'नाक में दम करना'.
Q68mediummcqEnglish LanguageSSC CGL2026
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
good Samaritan
Q69easymcqHindiPractice Test2026
What is the correct meaning of the idiom 'जूते चाटना' (Joo-te Chaatna)?
Q70mediummcqEnglish LanguageCompetitive Exam2026
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
No one even thought that Sheila's success would burst the bubble.
Q71mediummcqHindi GrammarMock Test2026
'अंगूठा दिखाना' मुहावरे का सही अर्थ क्या है?
Q72mediummcqHindiCompetitive Exam2026
Select the correct option that represents the true meaning of the given idiom.
"घाट - घाट का पानी पीना"
Q73mediummcqHindiSSC GD2026
निम्नलिखित में से उस विकल्प का चयन करें जो 'दूर के ढोल सुहावने' मुहावरे का अर्थ व्यक्त करता है।
Q74mediummcqEnglish LanguageSSC CGL2026
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
to lose one's head
Q75mediummcqHindiCompetitive Exams2026
निम्नलिखित वाक्य के लिए सही मुहावरा बताइए।
"मीठी-मीठी बातों से लज्जित करना।"
Q76mediummcqHindiPractice Paper2026
What is the correct meaning of the idiom 'मुँह की बात छीन लेना'?
Q77mediummcqEnglish LanguageSSC CGL2026
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
graveyard shift
Q78mediummcqEnglish LanguageSSC CGL2026
COMPREHENSION: In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.
Living as _________ educated individual in a free society, I felt that we continue to unknowingly hold some biases that we develop _________ time. It requires many maturity updates to install in your psychological system, and at ___________ conscious efforts to develop a good sense of __________. I was small at that time, but with age and experience I absolutely _____________ and approved each and every word my uncle had said that day.

system, and at ___________ conscious efforts
Q79mediummcqHindiStaff Selection Commission2026
Select the option that expresses the meaning of the idiom 'घर फूंककर तमाशा देखना'.
Q80mediummcqEnglish LanguageSSC CGL2026
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
head over heels
Q81mediummcqHindiSSC GD2026
निम्नलिखित प्रश्न में, दिए गए चार विकल्पों में से उस विकल्प का चयन करें, जो मुहावरे के सही अर्थ को व्यक्त करता है।
पहाड़ टूटना
Q82mediummcqHindiCompetitive Exam2026
Select the correct option that represents the true meaning of the given idiom.
"लोहा मानना"
Q83mediummcqEnglish LanguageSSC CGL2026
In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'.
You must not(A)/look down into(B)/parents' advice.(C)/No error(D)
Q84mediummcqHindiSSC GD2026
निम्नलिखित में से उस विकल्प का चयन करें जो 'दो नावों पर पैर रखना' मुहावरे का अर्थ व्यक्त करता है।
Q85mediummcqEnglish LanguageSSC CGL2026
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Out of spirits
Q86mediummcqHindi Language and LiteraturePractice Paper2026
"माया को माया मिले, कर कर लम्बे हाथ" लोकोक्ति का सही अर्थ है:
Q87easymcqGeneral HindiAdda2472026
Choose the correct idiom for the phrase 'विरोध करना' (To oppose/rebel).
Q88mediummcqHindiSSC GD2026
निम्नलिखित प्रश्न में, दिए गए चार विकल्पों में से उस विकल्प का चयन करें, जो मुहावरे के सही अर्थ को व्यक्त करता है।
हाथ मलना-
Q89mediummcqEnglish LanguageSSC CGL2026
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Hard cash
Q90mediummcqHindiSSC GD2026
'गले का हार होना' मुहावरे का सही अर्थ है-
Q91mediummcqEnglish LanguageMock Exam2026
Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.
Stop beating around the bush and tell me what is expected out of me.
Q92mediummcqVerbal AbilityIndian Competitive Exam Prep2026
Replace the underlined portion with an idiom from the list below:
They finally agreed on the business deal.
Q93mediummcqVerbal AbilityIndian Competitive Exam Prep2026
Instead of using the word 'tolerance', we can use the phrasal verb:
Q94mediummcqEnglish LanguageMock Exam2026
Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom.
Shah called Saeed a hard nut to crack, and described him as cool, but intelligent.
Q95mediummcqHindi Language and LiteraturePractice Paper2026
'दिनों का फेर होना' मुहावरे का अर्थ है:
Q96mediummcqHindi Language and LiteraturePractice Paper2026
'आगे कुआँ, पीछे खाई' मुहावरे का अर्थ है:
Q97mediummcqHindi Language and LiteraturePractice Paper2026
निम्नलिखित मुहावरों में से कौन-सा युग्म ग़लत है?
Q98easymcqGeneral HindiAdda2472026
What is the meaning of the idiom 'कमर टूटना' ('Kamar Tootna')?
Q99mediummcqHindi LanguagePractice Test2026
What is the meaning of the idiom "Ghee ke deeye jalana"?
Q100mediummcqHindiSSC GD Constable2026
'जहर का घूँट पीना' मुहावरे का सही अर्थ है -
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