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All Phrases Questions(1–44 of 44)

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Q1mediummcqEnglish 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.
Q2mediummcqEnglish LanguageCompetitive Exam Practice2026
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Directions: Select the correct meaning of the idiom underlined below:
He stood in hot water.
Q3mediummcqVerbal AbilityIndian Competitive Exam Prep2026
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Give one word substitution/meaning of the underlined word.
The game is afoot.
Q4mediummcqEnglish LanguageCompetitive Exam Practice2026
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Select the correct meaning of the idiom underlined below:
No one dare call in question his honesty.
Q5mediummcqEnglish LanguageCompetitive Exam Practice2026
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'Hand and glove' means
Q6mediummcqEnglish LanguageCompetitive Exam Practice2026
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'Puts one in mind' means
Q7mediummcqEnglish LanguageCompetitive Exam2026
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Edmund Burke had a wonderful gift of the gab.
Gift of the gab means:
Q8mediummcqEnglish LanguageCompetitive Exam2026
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The expression 'to take stock of' means:
Q9mediummcqEnglish LanguageCompetitive Exam2026
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Select the correct meaning of the idiom underlined below:
The belief in witchcraft is losing ground.
Q10mediummcqEnglish LanguageCompetitive Exam2026
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Select the correct meaning of the idiom underlined below:
There's no love lost between them.
Q11mediummcqVerbal AbilityIndian Competitive Exam Prep2026
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The phrase ‘round the corner’ is used to indicate something that is
Q12mediummcqVerbal 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.
Q13mediummcqVerbal 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.
Q14mediummcqEnglish LanguageSSC CGL2026
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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.
To shut a door, window, or lid forcefully and loudly
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 bite the bullet
Q16mediummcqHindiSSC 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"
Q17mediummcqHindiSSC GD2026
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'नींद उड़ जाना' इस मुहावरे का उचित अर्थ कौन सा है?
Q18mediummcqHindiPractice Paper2026
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What is the correct meaning of the idiom 'Hatheli par sarson jamana'?
Q19mediummcqHindiPractice Paper2026
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What is the meaning of the idiom 'Hakka bakka rah jana'?
Q20mediummcqEnglish 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
Q21mediummcqHindiPractice Paper2026
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What is the correct meaning of the idiom 'Dang rah jana'?
Q22mediummcqEnglish LanguageCompetitive Exam Practice2026
Directions: Select the correct meaning of the idiom underlined below:
Everything was at sixes and sevens.
Q23mediummcqEnglish LanguageSSC CGL2026
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Out of spirits
Q24mediummcqEnglish LanguageSSC CGL2026
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Hard cash
Q25mediummcqEnglish 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.
Q26mediummcqEnglish LanguageCompetitive Examination2026
To feel 'under the weather' means:
Q27mediummcqEnglish LanguageCompetitive Examination2026
The expression 'holier than thou' means:
Q28mediummcqEnglish LanguageCompetitive Examination2026
The idiomatic expression, once in a blue moon, means:
Q29mediummcqEnglish LanguageCompetitive Examination2026
The idiomatic expression 'make both ends meet' means:
Q30mediummcqEnglish LanguageWBCS Prelims2026
Direction: Use the appropriate preposition in the sentence:
We sat ______ the shade of the tree.
Q31mediummcqEnglish 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.
Q32mediummcqEnglish LanguageCompetitive Exam Practice2026
Directions: Select the correct meaning of the idiom underlined below:
He is a dark horse.
Q33mediummcqEnglish LanguageCompetitive Exam Practice2026
Directions: 'Made up his mind' means:
Q34easymcqHindiStaff Selection Commission2026
Select the option that expresses the meaning of the idiom 'नाक में दम करना'.
Q35mediummcqHindiStaff Selection Commission2026
Select the option that expresses the meaning of the idiom 'घर फूंककर तमाशा देखना'.
Q36mediummcqVerbal AbilityIndian Competitive Exam Prep2026
The idiomatic expression 'A slap on the wrist' means
Q37mediummcqVerbal AbilityIndian Competitive Exam Prep2026
Replace the underlined portion with an idiom from the list below:
They finally agreed on the business deal.
Q38mediummcqEnglish LanguageStaff Selection Commission2026
Indeed, the path she had chosen was full of difficulties. It was almost an unimaginable thing in those days for a woman of means to live a life of independence, but the particular profession for which Florence had trained herself was a disreputable one. Thus, nurses in those days were noted for their immoral conduct. They could hardly be trusted to carry out the simple medical duties. No wonder, therefore, that Florence's parents did not like that their daughter should take up the profession. Florence, however, did not see eye to eye with them. She felt wretched. Her sadness increased.
Select the option that gives the closest meaning of the following phrase:
"A WOMAN OF MEANS"
Q39mediummcqEnglish LanguageSSC Exam2026
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Be in someone's shoes
Q40mediummcqEnglish 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
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 lose one's head
Q42mediummcqEnglish 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.
Q43mediummcqEnglish LanguageStaff Selection Commission2026
Select the most appropriate idiom to complete the given sentence.
With the increasing market prices and stagnant salaries, he is ______.
Q44mediummcqEnglish LanguageSSC Exam2026
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
All ears

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