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ExamSSC CGL 80 SSC GD Constable 71 SSC CHSL 70

SubjectEnglish Comprehension 79 English 70 English Language 70 General Awareness 1 General Knowledge & General Awareness 1

LevelEasy 116 Moderate 93 Hard 12

SSC CHSLEnglish LanguageEasy

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom: Living in a bubble

A.To reside in a futuristic, transparent house
B.To be isolated from reality and diverse perspectives
C.To enjoy a carefree and fun-filled life
D.To work in a challenging and competitive environment

17 Nov 2025 · Shift 3 Full chapter

SSC CHSLEnglish LanguageEasy

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom: Cash cow

A.A farm animal that produces milk
B.A business, product, or asset that provides a steady income or profit
C.A worthless investment
D.A difficult or troublesome employee

17 Nov 2025 · Shift 3 Full chapter

SSC CHSLEnglish LanguageHard

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate idiom: The impending investigation hung over the Senator's re-election campaign like

____

causing anxiety among his staff.

A.the Sword of Damocles
B.a primrose path
C.a Parthian shot
D.a stalking horse

19 Nov 2025 · Shift 3 Full chapter

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SSC GDEnglishEasy

Select the most appropriate idiom that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. He's been working late into the night, trying to finish his thesis before the deadline.

A.burning the candle at both the ends
B.burning bridges
C.burning the ships
D.burning the midnight oil

6 Feb 2025 · Shift 3 Full chapter

SSC GDEnglishHard

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. ABC

A.Fair and honest
B.To be ready
C.Very common knowledge
D.Complete failure

10 Feb 2025 · Shift 3 Full chapter

SSC GDEnglishEasy

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Burn the midnight oil

A.To waste time
B.To extinguish a flame
C.To work late into the night
D.To literally burn oil at midnight

11 Feb 2025 · Shift 3 Full chapter

SSC GDEnglishEasy

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Far and wide

A.Everywhere
B.Now and then
C.To give away a secret
D.By itself

18 Feb 2025 · Shift 3 Full chapter

SSC GDEnglishEasy

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. To burn the midnight oil

A.To sleep early
B.To work late into the night
C.To be energetic during the day
D.To waste time

19 Feb 2025 · Shift 3 Full chapter

SSC GDEnglishModerate

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Lick your wounds

A.To curse a lot
B.To prepare for further confrontation
C.To go away and recover from bad experience
D.To ask for help

20 Feb 2025 · Shift 3 Full chapter

SSC CGLEnglish ComprehensionEasy

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

12 Sep 2025 · Shift 1 Full chapter

SSC CGLEnglish ComprehensionEasy

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

13 Sep 2025 · Shift 1 Full chapter

SSC CGLEnglish ComprehensionEasy

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

14 Oct 2025 · Shift 1 Full chapter

SSC CGLEnglish ComprehensionEasy

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

15 Sep 2025 · Shift 1 Full chapter

SSC CGLEnglish ComprehensionEasy

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

16 Sep 2025 · Shift 1 Full chapter

SSC CGLEnglish ComprehensionModerate

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

17 Sep 2025 · Shift 1 Full chapter

SSC CGLEnglish ComprehensionEasy

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

18 Sep 2025 · Shift 1 Full chapter

SSC CGLEnglish ComprehensionEasy

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

18 Sep 2025 · Shift 1 Full chapter

SSC CGLEnglish ComprehensionModerate

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

19 Sep 2025 · Shift 1 Full chapter

SSC CGLEnglish ComprehensionEasy

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

20 Sep 2025 · Shift 1 Full chapter

SSC CGLEnglish ComprehensionModerate

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

20 Sep 2025 · Shift 1 Full chapter