Select the sentence which gives the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
A piece of cake
(CHSL Exam 2024 Tier I)

Select the sentence that uses the given idiom correctly.
A dime a dozen
(Combined Graduate Level Examination Tier I 2023)

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
A big shot
(Talathi)

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
See eye to eye
(SICPO Paper I 2024)

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Snake in the grass
(CHSL 2021 Tier I)

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.Hanging by a thread.
(MTS Non Tech Havaldar CBIC and CBN Examination 2024 )

The artist diligently worked in her studio for several months, ultimately bringing her vision to fruition.
What does the idiom "bring her vision to fruition" mean in this context?
(Assistant Manager Electrical)

Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence.
He had to bite the bullet when the doctor told him that his injured foot had to be amputated.
(Constable GD Examination 2022)

Identify the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Bite the dust
(Grade C Stenographers LDC Examination 2020 To 2022)

Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence.
You better gird up your loins as we are going to meet my family.
(MTS Non technical and Havaldar Examination 2021)

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
To lead one by the nose

(MTS Non technical and Havaldar Examination 2021)

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Feel at sea
(Constable GD 2021)

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Easy money
(CGLE 2021 Tier I)

Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom given in bold in the following sentence.
She is green-eyed with his success.
(CHSL 2021 Tier I)

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.Pie in the sky.
(Social Welfare Inspector)

Which of the following statements correctly uses the idiom 'at the eleventh hour’ by substituting the underlined words?

A. While organizing the event, we realized that we were running short of time.
B. The runner in the third place overtook the ones ahead of him at the last moment and won the race.
C. She believes in planning meticulously well in advance so that there is no exigency later.
D. He disturbed me late at night to inform me of his appointment as the Commissioner.





(IB ACIO II Exe)

Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom as per the given context.

She gatecrashed the event like a bull in a China shop.

(Employability skills instructor)

Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom.
They didn’t allow him to participate in the programme because he is a bad apple.
(Assistant Accountant)

Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence.
The child made a wry face when he was denied entry into the museum.
(Constable GD Examination 2022)

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.The Midas touch
(Nurse GNM)

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Be Off
(MTS Non Technical 2020)

Select the most appropriate idiom for the given situation.

Aurangzeb, the famous Mughal ruler, found that he had caught someone more powerful than him in the form of the brave Maratha, Shivaji.
(CHSL Exam 2023 Tier I)

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.Run errands
(MTS Non Tech Havaldar CBIC and CBN Examination 2024 )

Select the most appropriate idiom or phrase to complete the given sentence.

I ________ after a good walk along the beach. The sea air really stimulates my appetite!


(Head Constable Ministerial in Delhi Police Examination 2022)

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Come hell or high water.

(ASI(Radiographer))

Choose the most appropriate meaning of the below quoted idiom:
“Keep an ear to the ground”

(Junior Secretariat Assistant)

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Wipe the floor with someone
(CHSL 2021 Tier I)

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
In dire straits
(Constable GD Examination 2022)

In the following question a statement has been given with highlighted text. You are required to replace the text with correct Idioms given in the options.
Do not (express your heart too openly in front of people) in your professional life!
(Fire Engine Mechanic Class 3 (Fire Service))

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
At cross purposes
(Combined Graduate Level Examination Tier I 2023)

Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom.
If you want to win the lottery you must have the luck of the devil.
(Office Assistant)

Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom.Despite their differences, the counties found common ground andburied the hatchet.
(MTS Non Tech Havaldar CBIC and CBN Examination 2024)

Choose the idiom/phrase that can substitute the highlighted group of words meaningfully.

Please come in and make yourself comfortable.
(Clerk Clerical Typist Class 3 (Administrative Services))

Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the following sentence.
I just went to Bali on a backpacking trip and did everything by the ear without any itinerary.
(Combined Graduate Level Examination Tier I 2023)

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
An old head on young shoulders
(CHSL Exam 2024 Tier I)

Select the most appropriate meaning of the highlighted idiom.

My mother is in raptures over her new stove.

(MTS Non technical and Havaldar Examination 2021)

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Like a fish out of water
(Constable Cum Driver)

Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the following sentence.
Qualifying for JEE Advanced has given Abhikriti a shot in the arm.
(Stenographer Grade C and D Examination 2023)

In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
To set the Thames on fire

(Clerk cum Typist Group C)

Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence.My old car waspressed into serviceas an emergency vehicle for my ailing grandmother.
(MTS Non Tech Havaldar CBIC and CBN Examination 2024)

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
To burn the midnight oil
(SICPO Paper I 2023)

Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom below from the given options.
" Light at the end of the tunnel"
(Laboratory Technician)

Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom.
The United Nations is working to eliminate the vicious cycle of poverty.
(CHSL Exam 2024 Tier I)

Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom.
He was on cloud nine when he got admission in Cambridge University.
(MTS Non Tech Havaldar CBIC and CBN Examination 2023)

Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom.
All his friends admired him because he was a straight shooter.
(Combined Graduate Level Examination Tier I )

Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence.Hegoes hard withone and all.
(Stenographer Grade C and D Examination 2024)

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
A perfect storm
(Combined Graduate Level Examination Tier I 2023)

Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom that can be substituted in the following sentence.
The fate of the accused hangs in the balance.

(Constable GD Examination 2022)

Select the appropriate idiom that can replace the underlined phrase in the following sentence.

It was a great chance. You missed out an opportunity.
(Constable GD Examination 2022)

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
A kick in the teeth
(CHSL 2021 Tier I)