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Idioms and Phrases — SSC CGL(1–48 of 48)
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Q1mediummcqEnglish 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 chip on his shoulder
Q2mediummcqEnglish LanguageSSC CGL2026
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Improve the bracketed part of the sentence. Grandfather has said so out of affection, do not take (to) heart.
Q3mediummcqEnglish LanguageSSC CGL2026
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In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option. I was taken _________ by the server's rude comment about my hair.
Q4mediummcqEnglish 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 chew someone out
Q5mediummcqEnglish 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. dead ringer
Q6mediummcqEnglish 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. dark horse
Q7mediummcqEnglish 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. finding your feet
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 have a field day
Q9mediummcqEnglish 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. At short notice
Q10mediummcqEnglish 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. Alphabet soup
Q11mediummcqEnglish 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. fixed in one's ways
Q12mediummcqEnglish 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. flash in the pan
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.to drink like a fish
Q14mediummcqEnglish 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.down to the wire
Q15mediummcqEnglish 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 burn the midnight oil
Q16mediummcqEnglish 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 dust
Q17mediummcqEnglish LanguageSSC CGL2026
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In the following question, the sentence given with a blank is to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option. It does not suit you to cast ______ on the character of such a pure woman.
Q18mediummcqEnglish LanguageSSC CGL2026
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Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence. The rope gave way while the workmen were hauling up the iron pillar.
Q19mediummcqEnglish LanguageSSC CGL2026
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In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank. There were two (1)________buddies who went through school and college and even joined the army together. War (2)________and they were (3)________in the same unit. One night they were ambushed. Bullets were flying (4)________and out of the darkness came a voice, “Harry, please come and help me”. Harry (5)________recognised that voice of his childhood buddy
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank 4.
Q20mediummcqEnglish LanguageSSC CGL2026
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Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Clear the air
Q21mediummcqEnglish LanguageSSC CGL2026
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.to crack someone up
Q22mediummcqEnglish LanguageSSC CGL2026
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. to come hell or high water
Q23mediummcqEnglish LanguageSSC CGL2026
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. cock and bull story
Q24mediummcqEnglish LanguageSSC CGL2026
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.to cross your fingers
Q25mediummcqEnglish LanguageSSC CGL2026
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. flesh and blood
Q26mediummcqEnglish LanguageSSC CGL2026
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. flea market
Q27mediummcqEnglish LanguageSSC CGL2026
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.At the eleventh hour
Q28mediummcqEnglish LanguageSSC CGL2026
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.to go down like a lead balloon
Q29mediummcqEnglish LanguageSSC CGL2026
Select the most appropriate idiom to fill in the blank. Taking the summer job proved to be ________ for Anand's visa applications.
Q30mediummcqEnglish LanguageSSC CGL2026
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. "to buy a lemon"
Q31mediummcqEnglish LanguageSSC CGL2026
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. "to cast iron stomach" (a cast-iron stomach)
Q32mediummcqEnglish LanguageSSC CGL2026
Out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. "to have an axe to grind"
Q33mediummcqEnglish LanguageSSC CGL2026
Out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. "great minds think alike"
Q34mediummcqEnglish LanguageSSC CGL2026
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. to foam at the mouth
Q35mediummcqEnglish LanguageSSC CGL2026
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. fuddy-duddy
Q36mediummcqEnglish 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.
Q37mediummcqEnglish 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
Q38mediummcqEnglish 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
Q39mediummcqEnglish LanguageSSC CGL2026
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. Don't put all your eggs in one basket
Q40mediummcqEnglish LanguageSSC CGL2026
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.To get one's walking papers
Q41mediummcqEnglish 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 a sharp sound or series of sounds as a result of a hard object striking another.
Q42mediummcqEnglish LanguageSSC CGL2026
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.to go for broke
Q43mediummcqEnglish LanguageSSC CGL2026
Choose the correct meaning of the idiom/phrase: In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.to go the extra mile
Q44mediummcqEnglish LanguageSSC CGL2026
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. Chew something over
Q45mediummcqEnglish LanguageSSC CGL2026
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. On a wing and a prayer
Q46mediummcqEnglish LanguageSSC CGL2026
Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the following sentence. Dinisha visits her mother once in a blue moon.
Q47mediummcqEnglish LanguageSSC CGL2026
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.The nitty-gritty
Q48mediummcqEnglish LanguageSSC CGL2026
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. Familiarity breeds contempt
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