Idioms & Phrases Asked in CGL Pre-2021-22

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

Be hard up

Exam Date 11/04/2022

[A] Unable to calculate

[B] Have very little money

[C] Have difficulty in climbing stairs

[D] Find it very difficult to wake up early

Q.2 Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

In the same breath

Exam Date 11/04/2022

[A] Try and hold your breath

[B] Say two contradictory things at the same time

[C] Able to get a foul smell

[D] Practice breathing exercises

Q.3 Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Cake walk

Exam Date 11/04/2022

[A] Something tasty

[B] Something easy

[C] Something sweet

[D] Something enjoyable

Q.4 Select the option that gives the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom.

The Chairman of our company takes care of the rank and file in the company.

Exam Date 11/04/2022

[A] Ordinary people

[B] Documents and files

[C] Only the top rank people

[D] Officers

Q.5 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.

Exam Date 11/04/2022

[A] Not able to finish work

[B] To take on more than one can handle

[C] To be happy to multitask

[D] To find work dull

Q.6 Select the option that gives the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom.

It is good to take into account all the important factors before making a decision.

Exam Date 11/04/2022

[A] leave

[B] select

[C] control

[D] consider

Q.7 Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

To take after

Exam Date 12/04/2022

[A] To chase someone

[B] To be similar in appearance

[C] To mock someone

[D] To change sides often

Q.8 Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Foul play

Exam Date 12/04/2022

[A] Unfair or dishonest behaviour

[B] A bad smelling theatre or playground

[C] Unpleasant weather for playing

[D] A drama which is badly produced

Q.9 Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

On the wane

Exam Date 12/04/2022

[A] On the way

[B] On the top

[C] On the decline

[D] On the rise

Q.10 Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

A long shot

Exam Date 12/04/2022

[A] A correct prediction

[B] A perfect aim

[C] Very profitable

[D] Little chance of success

Q.11 Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence.

When I asked for an expensive dress for my friend’s wedding, my mother reminded me that money does not grow on trees.

Exam Date 12/04/2022

[A] Money is freely available to spend

[B] Money is like leaves of a tree and freely available

[C] Money grows on shrubs and there’s plenty

[D] Money is hard earned and limited

Q.12 Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Lie low

Exam Date 12/04/2022

[A] Sit on a low chair

[B] Lie down and relax after a tiring day

[C] Fly a plane at a low altitude

[D] Try not to be noticed

Q.13 Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Dark horses

Exam Date 13/04/2022

[A] An honest fellow

[B] An unexpected winner

[C] A mean person

[D] A slow runner

Q.14 Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Stone’s throw

Exam Date 13/04/2022

[A] Short distance

[B] Large hurdle

[C] Difficult problem

[D] Hurt slightly

Q.15 Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Hold the key

Exam Date 13/04/2022

[A] To own a property

[B] To keep a secret

[C] To have control of something

[D] To have the right of succession

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Q.16 Select the option that gives the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom.

My friends succeeded because they left no stone unturned in their search for an answer to the problem.

Exam Date 13/04/2022

[A] depended on many people

[B] made every possible effort

[C] looked in different places

[D] proposed good plans

Q.17 Select the option that gives the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom.

You have put me in a tight corner by telling me to keep quiet.

Exam Date 13/04/2022

[A] An embarrassing situation

[B] A comfortable situation

[C] A difficult situation

[D] A secret place

Q.18 Select the most appropriate meaning of the following idiom.

Nip in the bud

Exam Date 13/04/2022

[A] To destroy early

[B] To cut the buds

[C] To destroy late

[D] Not to destroy

Q.19 Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Cool as a cucumber

Exam Date 18/04/2022

[A] Nervous and fidgety

[B] Irritated and annoyed

[C] Calm and composed

[D] Happy and excited

Q.20 Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

A hair in the butter

Exam Date 18/04/2022

[A] Easy to handle

[B] A slippery road

[C] Sinking in debt

[D] A challenging situation

Q.21 Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Easy money

Exam Date 18/04/2022

[A] Collect someone’s cash for them easily

[B] Work hard to earn a large salary without telling anyone

[C] Have no difficulty in collecting money that is due

[D] Make money without much effort, maybe illegally

Q.22 Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

To bury the hatchet

Exam Date 18/04/2022

[A] To stop talking to someone

[B] To end a quarrel

[C] To bury old things

[D] To fight with someone

Q.23 Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

To fight shy of

Exam Date 18/04/2022

[A] To overcome one’s weakness

[B] To try to avoid something

[C] To attack without warning

[D] To struggle hard

Q.24 Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Keep someone at arm’s length

Exam Date 18/04/2022

[A] Restrict someone to a small space to stand

[B] Allow someone to talk only from a distance

[C] Make someone stay outside

[D] Avoid being friendly with someone

Q.25 Select the option that gives the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom.

The new electrician is a green horn, but will learn fast.

Exam Date 19/04/2022

[A] Efficient

[B] Proficient

[C] Professional

[D] Inexperienced

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Q.26 Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Sticky fingers

Exam Date 19/04/2022

[A] An inclination to steal

[B] A habit of licking fingers

[C] A tendency to interfere

[D] A tendency to forget

Q.27 Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

To hold water

Exam Date 19/04/2022

[A] To be valid and reasonable

[B] To be unsteady and unsure

[C] To be large and deep

[D] To be sad and depressed

Q.28 Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Play with fire

Exam Date 19/04/2022

[A] To be courageous

[B] To spread knowledge

[C] To do something dangerous

[D] To fight an opponent

Q.29 Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Blow your own trumpet

Exam Date 19/04/2022

[A] Boast about one’s own qualities

[B] Keep away the dust from your instruments

[C] Practise playing music

[D] Play on your instrument

Q.30 Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

A snake in the grass

Exam Date 19/04/2022

[A] A sudden death

[B] A good fortune

[C] A hidden enemy

[D] An unfortunate accident

Q.31 Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Smooth sailing

Exam Date 20/04/2022

[A] Easy progress

[B] Calm weather

[C] Comfortable place

[D] Plain dress

Q.32 Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

On purpose

Exam Date 20/04/2022

[A] Intentionally

[B] Accidently

[C] Luckily

[D] Mischievously

Q.33 Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence.

It was a lavish birthday party and I could see my friend eat like a horse.

Exam Date 20/04/2022

[A] eating excessively

[B] eating what horses eat

[C] eating differently

[D] hardly eating

Q.34 Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Pay heed to

Exam Date 20/04/2022

[A] Repay old debts honestly

[B] Listen carefully with attention

[C] Give back money with interest

[D] Disburse without partiality

Q.35 Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Back out

Exam Date 20/04/2022

[A] To enquire

[B] To withdraw

[C] To throw

[D] To explode

Q.36 Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Have a change of heart

Exam Date 21/04/2022

[A] Undergo a surgery

[B] Change one’s opinion

[C] Fall in love with someone

[D] Express happiness about something

Q.37 Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Hit a brick wall

Exam Date 21/04/2022

[A] Demolish a brick wall

[B] Not able to make any progress

[C] Use physical force

[D] Fight a powerful foe

Q.38 Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

To sit on the fence

Exam Date 21/04/2022

[A] Occupy a bench next to a boundary

[B] Avoid taking sides

[C] Take a high seat

[D] Place something on a barrier

Q.39 Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Feast one’s eyes on

Exam Date 21/04/2022

[A] Arrange a delicious meal

[B] Gaze at something with pleasure

[C] Prepare a rare delicacy

[D] Notice something alarming

Q.40 Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Cold comforter

Exam Date 21/04/2022

[A] Unbearable weather

[B] Enjoyment in the hills

[C] Very soothing

[D] Very little satisfaction

Q.41 Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Cat’s paw

Exam Date 21/04/2022

[A] A person used as a tool by another

[B] The most important attribute

[C] To attack someone

[D] Move at a fast pace

Q.42 Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

In the limelight

Exam Date 21/04/2022

[A] About to be successful

[B] The centre of attraction

[C] In a well lit up room

[D] A well kept secret

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