Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.Leave no stone unturned
(Forest Guard)

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
A wet blanket

(Selection Post Graduate Level)

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Raise the bar

(IMD Scientific Assistant Physics)

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

Choose the idiom/phrase that can substitute the highlighted group of words meaningfully.I punched him hard when he jumped out at me. I know he was playing a trick, but it was an automatic response to something.
(Clerk Clerical Typist Class 3 (Administrative Services))

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.A dime a dozen
(MTS Non Tech Havaldar CBIC and CBN Examination 2024 )

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Tell upon
(CHSL 2021 Tier I)

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.Hook, line and sinker
(Administrative Assistants)

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Bend over backwards
(SICPO Paper I 2023)

Which of the following statements uses the given idiom correctly?
(i) When we vent our spleen we generally feel good.
(ii) Consult a doctor for controlling the damage to your system when you vent your spleen.
(iii) His latest article in the newspaper vents his spleen on bureaucracy and the prevalence of red-tapism.

(IB ACIO II Exe)

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

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

Geet talks incessantly about cycling in her town.
(Constable GD Examination 2022)

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

Your words are not enough for this. I want everything in writing.
(TCS)

Select the most appropriate idiom that best explains the given sentence.
I was unable to solve the geometry question myself. So, I have asked my teacher to help me out.
(CHSL 2023 Tier II Extra Time)

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

On the face of it
(TCS)

Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom.
The actor decided to live life in the fast lane.
(MTS Non Tech Havaldar CBIC and CBN Examination 2023)

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
To read between the lines
(Paper II English Language and Comprehension)

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.The tail wagging the dog.
(Warden Superintendent)

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Lose heart
(CHSL Exam 2024 Tier I)

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.Make a beeline for
(Stenographer 2020)

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Hit the books
(CHSL 2021 Tier I)

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Come to blows
(Constable GD 2021)

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.Bite someone’s head off
(Constable GD 2021)

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
One’s gut feeling
(Assistant)

Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence.
After the government interventions, the enrolment and retention of female students have increased by leaps and bounds.
(Combined Graduate Level Examination Tier I 2022)

Select the most appropriate meaning of the following idiom.

At the end of (one’s) rope
(Head Constable (Ministerial))

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)

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Break fresh/new ground
(Stenographer Grade C and D Examination 2022)

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.It's raining cats and dogs.
(MTS Non Tech Havaldar CBIC and CBN Examination 2024 )

Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom given in bold in the following sentence.
The minister is a little hard of hearing.
(CHSL 2021 Tier I)

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Let down
(CHSL 2021 Tier I)

Select the option that gives the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom.
I am working on too many projects. I think I have bitten off more than I can chew.
(CGLE 2021 Tier I)

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.Let the cat out of the bag
(Junior Engineer Electrical)

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Lost in the clouds

(Laboratory Assistant)

Select the option that best expresses the meaning of the underlined idiom.
Stitching has never been Sunil’s cup of tea.
(JSA LDC 2019 and 2020 Paper II)

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.The ball is in your court
(Talathi)

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

Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom.

You look lost in thought. A penny for your thoughts?

(Craft Instructor Electrician (For Degree Diploma Holders))

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

My father seems to be very busy since the last few days.

(Field Engineer CIVIL)

Select the most appropriate idiom that can substitute the highlighted segment in the given sentence.
At the last minute, he arrived and saved his friend from drowning.
(Grade C Stenographers LDC Examination 2020 To 2022)

Choose the most appropriate meaning of the below quoted idiom
“Give someone the benefit of the doubt“

(Junior Secretariat Assistant)

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.Pick and choose
(MTS Non Technical 2020)

Select the most appropriate idiom that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.
Why don’t you act promptly and ask for a promotion while your boss is favourably inclined towards you?
(Head Constable Ministerial)

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Sow wild oats
(Constable GD Examination 2022)

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.Hit the books
(SI Excise Mains Examination)

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Chew someone out
(Constable GD Examination 2022)

Select the most appropriate idiom that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.
He has got this notorious reputation of teasing and making fun of people.

(Constable GD Examination 2022)

In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
To miss the bus
(CHSL Exam 2022 Tier I)

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 )

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Get a second wind
(SICPO Paper I 2022)