30 Important Idioms & Phrases Asked in SSC CHSL Exam 2020-21

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  1. Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Under wraps

Exam Date 04/08/2021

Exam Time 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM

[A] under estimate

[B] double layered

[C] secretly

[D] underhand

  1. Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Under wraps

Exam Date 04/08/2021

Exam Time 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM

[A] under estimate

[B] double layered

[C] secretly

[D] underhand

  1. Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

On tenterhooks

Exam Date 04/08/2021

Exam Time 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM

[A] Very sad

[B] Very tense

[C] Very happy

[D] very angry

  1. Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

On tenterhooks

Exam Date 04/08/2021

Exam Time 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM

[A] Very sad

[B] Very tense

On tenterhooks means very tense, excited,

or anxious about what might happen. (बहुत तनावपूर्ण)

  1. Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

To go red in the face

Exam Date 04/08/2021

Exam Time 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

[A] To shout at someone for doing something wrong

[B] To feel embarrassed

[C] To feel very happy and proud

[D] To feel extremely irritated

  1. Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

To go red in the face

Exam Date 04/08/2021

Exam Time 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

[A] To shout at someone for doing something wrong

[B] To feel embarrassed

Suffer embarrassment  or shame; also,

exert oneself to the utmost. (शर्मिंदगी या शर्म सहना)

  1. Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom

His jokes fell flat on the audience.

Exam Date 04/08/2021

Exam Time 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

[A] deeply touched

[B] failed to have an effect

[C] irritated

[D] provoked laughter

  1. Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom

His jokes fell flat on the audience.

Exam Date 04/08/2021

Exam Time 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

[A] deeply touched

[B] failed to have an effect

[C] irritated

[D] provoked laughter

  1. Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Pull something off

Exam Date 04/08/2021

Exam Time 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM

[A] Drag something forcibly

[B] Take out the cover or lid

[C] Make something happen

[D] Make a lot of noise

  1. Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Pull something off

Exam Date 04/08/2021

Exam Time 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM

[A] Drag something forcibly

[B] Take out the cover or lid

[C] Make something happen

To succeed in doing something difficult or unexpected

  1. Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Go to the dogs

Exam Date 04/08/2021

Exam Time 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM

[A] Fail miserably

[B] Deteriorate shockingly

[C] Want something badly

[D] Go crazy

  1. Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Go to the dogs

[B] Deteriorate shockingly

Øsomething is becoming worse than it normally was

Øto become worse in quality or character

Øto deteriorate, to become worse

Øto decline in looks or health; to be ruined or destroyed

  1. Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

To have eggs on one’s face

Exam Date 05/08/2021

Exam Time 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM

[A] To be embarrassed because of one’s action

[B] To apply egg yolk on one’s face for making it look beautiful

[C] To throw eggs on a speaker’s face

[D] To buy eggs and break them

  1. Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

To have eggs on one’s face

Exam Date 05/08/2021

Exam Time 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM

[A] To be embarrassed because of one’s action

The embarrassment that results from a failure.

Look stupid because of something that you have done

  1. Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Thick as thieves

Exam Date 05/08/2021

Exam Time 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM

[A] Having a close friendship

[B] Being very dishonest

[C] Never helping anyone

[D] Telling lies all the time

  1. Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Thick as thieves

Exam Date 05/08/2021

Exam Time 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM

[A] Having a close friendship

Øvery close and secretive

Øvery friendly with each other

Øto be very close friends and share secrets

ØHaving a close, intimate friendship or alliance.

  1. Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Butter fingers

Exam Date 05/08/2021

Exam Time 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

[A] To be very efficient

[B] To like rich food

[C] To cook well

[D] To be clumsy

  1. Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Butter fingers

Exam Date 05/08/2021

Exam Time 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

[D] To be clumsy

Øa person who frequently drops things; clumsy person.

Øa person who drops things they are carrying or trying to catch

  1. Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Large-hearted

Exam Date 05/08/2021

Exam Time 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.

[A] Corrupt

[B] Unhealthy

[C] Overweight

[D] Generous

  1. Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Large-hearted

Exam Date 05/08/2021

Exam Time 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.

[D] Generous

Øhaving or showing generosity; charitable; understanding

Øhaving a generous disposition

Økind; sympathetic

  1. Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom

To poke one’s nose into

Exam Date 05/08/2021

Exam Time 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM

[A] To clean one’s nose with a twig

[B] To bury oneself in another matter

[C] To insert something in another’s nose

[D] To take interest in others’ affairs

  1. Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom

To poke one’s nose into

Exam Date 05/08/2021

Exam Time 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM

[D] To take interest in others’ affairs

Stick/poke one’s nose in/into

to interfere with other people’s business

to interfere with it even though it does not concern them

  1. Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom

The friends quarrelled some time ago but now they are trying to make up with each other.

Exam Date 05/08/2021

Exam Time 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM

[A] to part forever

[B] to blame each other

[C] to compete with one another

[D] to settle their differences

  1. Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom

The friends quarrelled some time ago but now they are trying to make up with each other.

Exam Date 05/08/2021

Exam Time 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM

[D] to settle their differences

To forgive someone and be friendly with them again after an argument or disagreement:

  1. Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

To add insult to injury

Exam Date 06/08/2021

Exam Time 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM

[A] to make fun of someone

[B] to work hard on making up

[C] to make something worse

[D] to wound physically

  1. Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

To add insult to injury

Exam Date 06/08/2021

Exam Time 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM

[C] to make something worse

Øto further hurt the feelings of someone who

     has already been hurt

Øto make a bad situation worse

Øto add to a loss with mockery or indignity

  1. Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence.

He is very impulsive and does things without rhyme or reason.

Exam Date 06/08/2021

Exam Time 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM

[A] without proper planning

[B] without a reasonable explanation

[C] without any resources

[D] without anyone’s help

  1. Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence.

He is very impulsive and does things without rhyme or reason.

Exam Date 06/08/2021

Exam Time 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM

[B] without a reasonable explanation

Øto be without any obvious reasonable explanation

ØWithout clear or understandable logic, order, purpose, or meaning.

ØSeems to be no logical reason for it to happen or be done.

  1. Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Hard nut to crack

Exam Date 06/08/2021

Exam Time 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

[A] a difficult person or problem

[B] someone who solves puzzles easily

[C] someone who needs guidance

[D] a person who likes to joke around

  1. Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Hard nut to crack

Exam Date 06/08/2021

Exam Time 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

[A] a difficult person or problem

ØSomeone or something that is difficult to understand

ØA problem that is difficult to solve

ØA person that is difficult to deal with

ØA person hard to get to know or to get close to

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  1. Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom:

know inside out

Exam Date 06/08/2021

Exam Time 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

[A] To know a little about something

[B] To know everything by rote memory

[C] To know something thoroughly

[D] To always know a lot about every topic

  1. Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom:

know inside out

Exam Date 06/08/2021

Exam Time 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

[C] To know something thoroughly

to know something in great detail

[किसी चीज़ के बारे में सब कुछ जानने के लिए]

  1. Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom

Organic food seems to be in vogue these days.

Exam Date 06/08/2021

Exam Time 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM

[A] readily available

[B] out of stock

[C] in fashion

[D] very expensive

  1. Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom

Organic food seems to be in vogue these days.

Exam Date 06/08/2021

Exam Time 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM

[C] in fashion

Currently (and usually temporarily) fashionable or trendy.

[प्रचलन में होना]

  1. Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

To play with fire

Exam Date 06/08/2021

Exam Time 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM

[A] To act in a dangerous and risky way

[B] To hold a revenge against someone

[C] To fight fires like a fireman

[D] To pour oil on a burning fire

  1. Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

To play with fire

Exam Date 06/08/2021 Exam Time 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM

[A] To act in a dangerous and risky way

ØTo do something that risks causing one harm, damage,

or misfortune; to do something dangerous.

Øto act in a way that is very dangerous and to take risks

Øto do something that could have a very dangerous or harmful result

ØTake part in a dangerous undertaking

  1. Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

To cut corners

Exam Date 09/08/2021

Exam Time 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM

[A] cut something easily without spoiling it

[B] cut something into pieces

[C] be able to do a job effortlessly

[D] not do a thing well in order to save money or effort

  1. Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

To cut corners

Exam Date 09/08/2021

Exam Time 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM

[D] not do a thing well in order to save money or effort

ØLeaving out steps when doing something, often to the detriment of the finished product

ØEconomise on time, money, materials or effort, perhaps unwisely

ØTo do something in the easiest, cheapest, or fastest way

ØTo reduce extra expenses

  1. Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Cook the books

Exam Date 09/08/2021

Exam Time 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM

[A] To falsify financial records

[B] To be a good writer

[C] To write books on cooking

[D] To be a good editor

  1. Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Cook the books

Exam Date 09/08/2021

Exam Time 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM

[A] To falsify financial records

ØTo change numbers dishonestly in the accounts (= financial records) of an organization, especially in order to steal money from it

ØTo alter official accounting records in order to deceive or mislead

ØChange figures or a written record in order to deceive people.

  1. Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Poke one’s nose

Exam Date 09/08/2021

Exam Time 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

[A] Not be careful about one’s health

[B] Interfere or meddle

[C] Do unhygienic things

[D] Tease or irritate

  1. Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Poke one’s nose

Exam Date 09/08/2021

Exam Time 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

[A] Not be careful about one’s health

[B] Interfere or meddle

[C] Do unhygienic things

[D] Tease or irritate

  1. Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

A fire in someone’s belly

Exam Date 09/08/2021

Exam Time 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

[A] one who is energetic and enthusiastic about something

[B] one who is rich and powerful and exploits the poor

[C] one who comes from a middle class background

[D] one who continues to work without wanting a reward

  1. Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

A fire in someone’s belly

Exam Date 09/08/2021

Exam Time 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

[A] one who is energetic and enthusiastic about something

ØA strong desire to achieve something

ØEnergetic, enthusiastic, and have very strong feelings.

ØA lot of energy or enthusiasm for something

  1. Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

A blessing in disguise

Exam Date 09/08/2021

Exam Time 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM

[A] something good that isn’t recognised at first

[B] someone who comes disguised

[C] a person who blesses others quietly

[D] an event that is unknown

  1. Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

A blessing in disguise

Exam Date 09/08/2021

Exam Time 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM

[A] something good that isn’t recognised at first

Øthe misfortune which turns out to have advantages

Øgood outcome from an evil situation

Øa misfortune that unexpectedly turns into good fortune

  1. Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Needle in a haystack

Exam Date 09/08/2021

Exam Time 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM

[A] Someone having vast opportunities

[B] Someone in trouble

[C] Something impossible to find

[D] Something very trivial

  1. Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Needle in a haystack

Exam Date 09/08/2021 Exam Time 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM

[C] Something impossible to find

Øsomething that is not likely to find since it is buried

     among lots of  other things

Øsomething very small amidst something very big

Øan insignificant item to be searched in a huge pile

Øa difficult situation

  1. Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Rank and file

Exam Date 10/08/2021

Exam Time 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM

[A] The manager of a personnel department

[B] Ordinary workers in a company

[C] Financial activities in a firm

[D] A very well-organised company

  1. Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Rank and file

Exam Date 10/08/2021

Exam Time 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM

[B] Ordinary workers in a company

Øthe people in the army, navy, air force, etc., who are not officers

Øthe members of a group or organization who are not leaders

Øthe ordinary workers in a company

Øthe enlisted personnel of an armed force

  1. Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence.

My brother has decided to settle in London for good.

Exam Date 10/08/2021

Exam Time 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM

[A] forever

[B] briefly

[C] for a better income

[D] for a promotion

  1. Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence.

My brother has decided to settle in London for good.

Exam Date 10/08/2021

Exam Time 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM

[A] forever

[B] briefly

[C] for a better income

[D] for a promotion

  1. Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Burn the midnight oil

Exam Date 10/08/2021

Exam Time 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

[A] burn things using oil

[B] work many nights at a stretch

[C] create problems in the night

[D] work late into the night

  1. Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Burn the midnight oil

Exam Date 10/08/2021

Exam Time 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

[D] work late into the night

Østaying awake in the night either studying, reading or working

Øto work very hard and for long hours into the night

Øwork long hours and hard

Øto be working until late in the night

  1. Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

To come round

Exam Date 10/08/2021

Exam Time 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

[A] To meet someone by chance

[B] To spend a lot of time with someone

[C] To go round and round

[D] To become conscious again

  1. Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

To come round

Exam Date 10/08/2021

Exam Time 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

[D] To become conscious again

Øto return to a former condition

Øto visit someone in their home

Øto be sent to several people

Øto change opinion/decision

  1. Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Break the ice

Exam Date 10/08/2021

Exam Time 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM

[A] Make a beginning or start something

[B] Cool the room for everyone

[C] Arrange for a skating show

[D] Make things available for a party

  1. Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Break the ice

Exam Date 10/08/2021

Exam Time 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM

[A] Make a beginning or start something

Øto make people feel more relaxed with each other who have not met before

Øan attempt of initiating a friendly environment in a new and unfamiliar situation

  1. Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

A lean patch

Exam Date 10/08/2021

Exam Time 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM

[A] Cloth that is beginning to tear

[B] A part of hair that is thin

[C] Friendship that has ended

[D] A period of poor performance

  1. Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

A lean patch

Exam Date 10/08/2021

Exam Time 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM

[D] A period of poor performance

ØA period of failure, decline, or poor performance or results.

ØUsed to refer to a specific period of difficulty

      or failure in one’s life

ØAlso – a rough patch [have a lot of problems for a time.]

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