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SSC CGL English Comprehension Easy Select the most appropriate meaning of the highlighted idiom.
After years of disagreement, they decided to bury the hatchet .
A. Ending a conflict and making peace B. Increasing bitterness C. Leaving the situation suddenly D. Forgetting someone's identity Solution 14 Sep 2025 · Shift 1 SSC CGL English Comprehension Easy Choose the idiom that means: To change one's mind constantly about something.
A. piece of cake B. apple of discord C. blow hot and cold D. cup of tea Solution 14 Sep 2025 · Shift 2 SSC CGL English Comprehension Moderate Select the most appropriate meaning of the highlighted idiom.
He showed the white feather during the confrontation.
A. Acting in a cowardly manner B. Asking others for help C. Displaying great bravery D. Accepting defeat politely Solution 13 Sep 2025 · Shift 3 SSC CGL English Comprehension Easy Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom:
She threw cold water on his dreams.
A. Discouraging or opposing something B. Making something widely liked C. Removing worries completely D. Encouraging with enthusiasm Solution 14 Sep 2025 · Shift 3 SSC CGL English Comprehension Moderate Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
He felt awkward playing gooseberry between the couple.
A. Act as mediator in a dispute B. Be an unwanted third person with a courting couple C. Tell jokes badly D. Refuse commitment Solution 23 Sep 2025 · Shift 3 SSC CGL English Comprehension Easy Select the most appropriate meaning of the highlighted idiom in the given sentence.
With no other suppliers available, accepting the contract became Hobson's choice for the company.
A. A situation in which there is no real choice B. A difficult decision between two bad alternatives C. A choice made freely without pressure D. An unfair demand forced by someone Solution 12 Sep 2025 · Shift 1 SSC CGL English Comprehension Easy Choose the idiom that means:
To be very clear and direct about something.
A. Make no bones about it B. Make a killing C. Make ends meet D. Make a beeline Solution 13 Sep 2025 · Shift 1 SSC CGL English Comprehension Easy Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Through thick and thin
A. To navigate difficult terrain B. To be loyal and supportive in all circumstances C. To experience varying fortunes in life D. To alternate between periods of success and failure Solution 14 Oct 2025 · Shift 1 SSC CGL English Comprehension Easy Choose the idiom that means:
To hold off or to keep something at a distance
A. keep at bay B. break a leg C. under the weather D. on cloud nine Solution 15 Sep 2025 · Shift 1 SSC CGL English Comprehension Easy Choose the idiom that means:
To admit you were wrong and apologise
A. Eat a humble pie B. Eat like a horse C. Piece of cake D. Icing on the cake Solution 16 Sep 2025 · Shift 1 SSC CGL English Comprehension Moderate Choose the correct meaning of the idiom:
The writer was chewing the cud of reflection before starting his next novel.
A. Eating slowly B. Daydreaming without focus C. Pondering deeply D. Mentally preparing for battle Solution 17 Sep 2025 · Shift 1 SSC CGL English Comprehension Easy Choose the correct meaning of the idiom:
The young athlete won his laurels at the Olympic games.
A. Achieved recognition or fame B. Lost all possessions C. Changed his view points D. Saved a lot of money Solution 18 Sep 2025 · Shift 1 SSC CGL English Comprehension Easy Choose the correct meaning of the idiom:
He finally came of age and took responsibility for his decisions.
A. Reached adulthood or maturity B. Learned morality for the first time C. Gave up old beliefs D. Received an inheritance Solution 18 Sep 2025 · Shift 1 SSC CGL English Comprehension Moderate Select the most appropriate meaning of the highlighted idiom.
The corrupt officer was hoist with his own petard .
A. Being destroyed by one's own trap or scheme B. Succeeding through luck C. Gaining praise without effort D. Rising by dishonest means Solution 19 Sep 2025 · Shift 1 SSC CGL English Comprehension Easy Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom:
His early success in films turned out to be just a flash in the pan .
A. A bright idea B. A sudden success that fails to last C. A criminal plan D. A methodical worker Solution 20 Sep 2025 · Shift 1 SSC CGL English Comprehension Moderate Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom:
He bites his thumb at someone in the audience.
A. To ridicule one's own sense of pride B. To show open contempt or insult someone C. To flatter someone insincerely D. To reveal inner fear Solution 20 Sep 2025 · Shift 1 SSC CGL English Comprehension Moderate Choose the correct meaning of the idiom:
He was clearly drawing the long bow while describing his achievements.
A. To romanticize historical events B. To fabricate or exaggerate with little credibility C. To delay justice deliberately D. To conflate myth with realism Solution 21 Sep 2025 · Shift 1 SSC CGL English Comprehension Moderate Choose the correct meaning of the idiom:
He had to eat crow after his plan completely failed.
A. Enjoy luxurious food B. Give lavish charity C. Suffer physical punishment D. Admit one's error and endure humiliation Solution 21 Sep 2025 · Shift 1 SSC CGL English Comprehension Moderate Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
His careless remark cooked his goose .
A. Help someone succeed B. Ruin someone's plans or chances C. Save someone from difficulty D. Mock someone Solution 22 Sep 2025 · Shift 1 SSC CGL English Comprehension Moderate Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
To gain quick success, he decided to sup with the devil .
A. To confess in secret B. To act with false modesty C. To collaborate with someone morally compromised D. To punish without justice Solution 22 Sep 2025 · Shift 1 