Cluster · Idioms and Phrases Usage

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Idioms Phrases and Proverbs Usage
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484
Questions in this cluster
484 total
Question Category Subtype Difficulty

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

To keep regular hours

(Clerk cum Typist Group C)

pipeline-1123290
english idiom intermediate

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Break a leg
(Selection Post Higher Secondary level)

pipeline-1123286
english idiom intermediate

Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence.
After several years of cheating on his PhD work, the candidate finally had to face the music and lose the opportunity.
(Combined Graduate Level Examination Tier I 2022)

pipeline-1123358
english idiom intermediate

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom/phrase.Break in
(MTS Non Technical 2020)

pipeline-1123345
english idiom intermediate

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Lion’s share
(CHSL 2021 Tier I)

pipeline-1123407
english idiom intermediate

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Once in a blue moon
(SICPO Paper I 2022)

pipeline-1123349
english idiom intermediate

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.Out of date
(TCS)

pipeline-1123327
english idiom intermediate

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.Once in a blue moon
(Senior Project Executive (CIVIL))

pipeline-1123317
english idiom intermediate

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.Break a leg
(Combined Graduate Level Examination Tier I )

pipeline-1123414
english idiom intermediate

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Yellow press.
(Warder Reserved for male Only)

pipeline-1123260
english idiom intermediate

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Break a leg
(Talathi)

pipeline-1123374
english idiom intermediate

Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom 'to give a free hand' in the context of the given sentence.The founders of private institutions hardlygive a free handto the administrators.
(Social Welfare Inspector)

pipeline-1123259
english idiom intermediate

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.Once in a blue moon
(Constable GD 2021)

pipeline-1123275
english idiom intermediate

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.Be in apple-pie order
(SICPO 2024 Paper II)

pipeline-1123376
english idiom intermediate

Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom below.
“Break a leg”

(Constable Tradesman Group C)

pipeline-1123111
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.
Lion’s mouth
(CHSL Exam 2022 Tier I)

pipeline-1123129
english idiom intermediate

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

You people may go away for some time while we discuss the matter further.

(Assistant Junior Engineer Class 3 (Civil Engineering Services))

pipeline-1123157
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.
Once in a blue moon
(CHSL Exam 2022 Tier I)

pipeline-1123151
english idiom intermediate

Select the most appropriate idiom to fill in the blank.
Sarah’s _______________ approach to her responsibilities often lands her in trouble.

(Grade C Stenographers LDC Examination 2020 To 2022)

pipeline-1123105
english idiom intermediate

Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom.The company understood that these small protests of employees regarding low wages were justthe tip of the iceberg.
(Combined Graduate Level Examination Tier I )

pipeline-1123190
english idiom intermediate

Choose the phrase or idiom that best defines the highlighted set of words.

I think we all need to relax in order to regain some energy to do this work.
(CT Non GD)

pipeline-1123247
english idiom intermediate

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Pull a rabbit out of a hat
(Forest Guard)

pipeline-1123160
english idiom intermediate

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
By the skin of your teeth
(Stenographer Grade C and D Examination 2022)

pipeline-1123083
english idiom intermediate

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Have a whale of a time
(MTS Non technical and Havaldar Examination 2021)

pipeline-1123102
english idiom intermediate

Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom.
They decided to replace the cook as he was doing daylight robbery. His charges were extremely high.
(Office Assistant)

pipeline-1123061
english idiom intermediate

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
"chink in one's armor"
(Assistant Engineer (Civil))

pipeline-1123078
english idiom intermediate

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Crying wolf
(SICPO Paper I 2022)

pipeline-1123051
english idiom intermediate

Select the option that is closest in meaning to the underlined idiom/phrase in the given sentence.
The owners of the company keep the lion’s share of the profit for themselves.
(Constable GD 2021)

pipeline-1123044
english idiom intermediate

Select the correct idiom that can substitute the italicised group of words in the given sentence.

My mother ensures every corner of our home is clean and organised before my grandmother arrives.
(Constable GD Examination 2022)

pipeline-1122980
english idiom intermediate

Select the most appropriate meaning of the highlighted idiom.
The youth involved in the accident escaped by the skin of his teeth.
(CHSL 2021 Tier I)

pipeline-1123009
english idiom intermediate

Select the most appropriate idiom/phrase that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.

This incident occurred without a warning.
(Combined Graduate Level Examination Tier I 2023)

pipeline-1123071
english idiom intermediate

Choose the correct meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence.
The accident site had become a bear garden by afternoon.
(SICPO Paper I 2022)

pipeline-1123054
english idiom intermediate

Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence.
I had never seen him lose his temper, and he governed our company with an iron hand.
(MTS Non technical and Havaldar Examination 2021)

pipeline-1123080
english idiom intermediate

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Every dog has his day
(CHSL 2021 Tier I)

pipeline-1122971
english idiom intermediate

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.In your birthday suit
(CHSL 2021 Tier I)

pipeline-1122965
english idiom intermediate

In the following question a statement has been given with highlighted text. You are required to replace the text with correct Idioms or phrases given in the options.
“Don't pay attention to Pam; he's only asking for help when in real life they don’t need it.

(ASI Steno and Head Constable Ministerial Group C)

pipeline-1122951
english intermediate

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
A bolt from the blue
(CHSL Exam 2024 Tier I)

pipeline-1122944
english idiom intermediate

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
To aim for the stars
(Constable GD 2021)

pipeline-1122881
english idiom intermediate

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Face the music
(Constable GD Examination 2022)

pipeline-1122878
english idiom intermediate

Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom.

Meera was upset because her sister got the lion’s share of the inheritance.

(Junior Assistant (Fire Services))

pipeline-1122897
english idiom intermediate

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Get the lion’s share
(Talathi)

pipeline-1122918
english idiom intermediate

Which idiom describes someone who is constantly complaining?
(Assistant Manager Electrical)

pipeline-1122940
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.

To laze away
(Personal Assistant and Senior Personal Assistant)

pipeline-1122854
english idiom intermediate

Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence.
My elder brother is so innocent that winning an argument against him is like shooting fish in a barrel.
(MTS Non technical and Havaldar Examination 2021)

pipeline-1122869
english idiom intermediate

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Out of the blue
(Constable GD 2021)

pipeline-1122933
english idiom intermediate

Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom.
His grandfather always laughs like a drain.

(Selection Post Phase X Higher Secondary Level)

pipeline-1122840
english idiom intermediate

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Once in a blue moon
(Combined Graduate Level Examination Tier I 2023)

pipeline-1122813
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.
At all costs
(MTS Non Tech Havaldar CBIC and CBN Examination 2022)

pipeline-1122758
english idiom intermediate

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

pipeline-1122753
english idiom intermediate

Select the most appropriate meaning of the highlighted idiom.
The youth involved in the accident escaped by the skin of his teeth.
(CGLE 2022 Tier II Paper I)

pipeline-1122803
english idiom intermediate
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