Cluster · Idioms and Phrases Substitution

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Idioms and Phrases Substitution
Questions
4,792
Questions in this cluster
4,791 total
Question Category Subtype Difficulty

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

pipeline-1123777
english idiom intermediate

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.All ears
(Stenographer 2020)

pipeline-1123968
english idiom intermediate

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

pipeline-1123684
english idiom intermediate

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)

pipeline-1123933
english idiom intermediate

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)

pipeline-1123730
english idiom intermediate

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)

pipeline-1123756
english idiom intermediate

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

pipeline-1123682
english idiom intermediate

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
To get out of hand
(Constable GD 2021)

pipeline-1123974
english idiom intermediate

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

pipeline-1123757
english idiom intermediate

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)

pipeline-1123778
english idiom intermediate

Determine the meaning of the bracketed idiom from the statement given below.
The celebrity's glamorous lifestyle may seem perfect on social media, but (all that glitters is not gold), and it's crucial to recognize that everyone has their struggles and challenges.
(Assistant Section Officer (ASO))

pipeline-1123914
english idiom intermediate

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)

pipeline-1123781
english idiom intermediate

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Armed to the teeth
(Constable GD Examination 2022)

pipeline-1123463
english idiom intermediate

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Hang in there

(Constable GD Examination 2022)

pipeline-1123464
english idiom intermediate

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given Idiom.
Give one the benefit of the doubt
(Senior Project Executive (Electrical))

pipeline-1123465
english idiom intermediate

Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom.Wetalked overthe matter for two hours; unfortunately, we could not reach a decision.
(MTS Non Tech Havaldar CBIC and CBN Examination 2024 )

pipeline-1123640
english idiom intermediate

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Bite the bullet
(SICPO Paper I 2024)

pipeline-1123641
english idiom intermediate

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Fit as a fiddle
(SICPO Paper I 2023)

pipeline-1123642
english idiom intermediate

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Fish out of water
(CHSL Exam 2024 Tier I)

pipeline-1123636
english idiom intermediate

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
It's a piece of cake
(Selection Post Phase X Graduate Level)

pipeline-1123459
english idiom intermediate

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Stick to one’s guns
(CHSL Exam 2024 Tier I)

pipeline-1123466
english idiom intermediate

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
"Hit the nail on the head"
(TCS)

pipeline-1123460
english idiom intermediate

Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence.
In his speech on dowry, he set forth his views at length.

(Selection Post Phase X Higher Secondary Level)

pipeline-1123638
english idiom intermediate

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Chew the scenery

(MTS Non technical and Havaldar Examination 2021)

pipeline-1123534
english idiom intermediate

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
To hit the nail on the head
(SICPO Paper I 2023)

pipeline-1123458
english idiom intermediate

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Play it by ear

(Combined Graduate Level Examination Tier I 2022)

pipeline-1123643
english idiom intermediate

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
To beat the clock
(Constable GD 2021)

pipeline-1123650
english idiom intermediate

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Sell like hot cakes
(CHSL Exam 2024 Tier I)

pipeline-1123629
english idiom intermediate

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Lie low
(CGLE 2021 Tier I )

pipeline-1123587
english idiom intermediate

Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom.
In those days, we did not expect luxuries; we were thankful if we could keep the wolf from the door.
(Combined Graduate Level Examination Tier I )

pipeline-1123630
english idiom intermediate

Identify the idiom/phrase that can best substitute the underlined segment.

You showed me your true personality when you asked me to get out of the house at midnight.
(Combined Graduate Level Examination Tier I 2023)

pipeline-1123639
english idiom intermediate

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.The devil is in the details.
(Talathi)

pipeline-1123634
english idiom intermediate

Select the word segment that substitutes (replaces) the bracketed idiom correctly and completes the sentence meaningfully.

He just tends (to put his foot in his mouth) when he is forced to speak for too long,
(Assistant Superintendent)

pipeline-1123567
english idiom intermediate

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Rub a person up the wrong way
(IMD Scientific Assistant Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering)

pipeline-1123628
english idiom intermediate

Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom.
Bincy’s mother kept her cards close to her chest.
(Combined Graduate Level Examination Tier I )

pipeline-1123600
english idiom intermediate

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.To die in harness
(Civil Engineer Assistant)

pipeline-1123633
english idiom intermediate

Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom below from the given options.
"Bite off more than you can chew"
(Instructor Carpentry)

pipeline-1123681
english idiom intermediate

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
To bite off more than you can chew
(Talathi)

pipeline-1123509
english idiom intermediate

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Miss the boat
(Combined Graduate Level Examination Tier I 2023)

pipeline-1123467
english idiom intermediate

Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the following sentence.
A wise man remains aware of fair-weather friends.
(SICPO Paper I 2022)

pipeline-1123644
english idiom intermediate

Select the sentence that has the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Die a dog’s death

(Selection Post Graduate Level)

pipeline-1123584
english idiom intermediate

Identify the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom/phrase.
Blow hot and cold.
(Talathi)

pipeline-1123471
english idiom intermediate

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Sticky fingers
(CGLE 2021 Tier I)

pipeline-1123454
english idiom intermediate

Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom 'bury the hatchet' in the context of the given sentence.After the argument, she decided to bury the hatchet and make peace.
(Assistant Superintendent)

pipeline-1123455
english idiom intermediate

Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom.
In the movie ‘Encanto’, the family thought Bruno was a black sheep.
(SICPO Paper I 2022)

pipeline-1123623
english idiom intermediate

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
To take stock of
(Constable GD 2021)

pipeline-1123621
english idiom intermediate

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Spill the beans
(SICPO Paper I 2023)

pipeline-1123617
english idiom intermediate

In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
Apropos of nothing

(CHSL Exam 2022 Tier I)

pipeline-1123619
english idiom intermediate

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Make up one’s mind
(CHSL Exam 2023 Tier I)

pipeline-1123624
english idiom intermediate

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Cat’s paw
(CGLE 2021 Tier I)

pipeline-1123453
english idiom intermediate
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