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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 CGLEnglish ComprehensionModerate

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

21 Sep 2025 · Shift 1 Full chapter

SSC CGLEnglish ComprehensionModerate

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

21 Sep 2025 · Shift 1 Full chapter

SSC CGLEnglish ComprehensionModerate

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

22 Sep 2025 · Shift 1 Full chapter

SSC CGLEnglish ComprehensionModerate

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

22 Sep 2025 · Shift 1 Full chapter

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SSC CGLEnglish ComprehensionModerate

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom: He waited to know which way the wind blows before supporting the new policy.

A.Determine compass directions
B.Predict literal weather
C.Sense how events or opinion are trending before acting
D.Forget instructions

23 Sep 2025 · Shift 1 Full chapter

SSC CGLEnglish ComprehensionModerate

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given highlighted idiom: After the sudden change in the exam pattern, the students felt completely at sea.

A.An experienced person
B.Travelling all over the world
C.Feeling confused or perplexed
D.Gaining extreme wealth

24 Sep 2025 · Shift 1 Full chapter

SSC CGLEnglish ComprehensionModerate

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given highlighted idiom: He cut the Gordian knot by taking a quick decision.

A.To tie up loose ends
B.To defer resolution
C.To solve a complex problem decisively
D.To create a new problem

24 Sep 2025 · Shift 1 Full chapter

SSC CGLEnglish ComprehensionModerate

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom: Harp on the same string

A.To repeat a single action or topic endlessly
B.To be fickle in opinion
C.To completely change in behaviour
D.To start a new work

24 Sep 2025 · Shift 1 Full chapter

SSC CGLEnglish ComprehensionEasy

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom: To throw dust in one's eyes

A.To clean someone's eyes with dust
B.To ignore someone’s presence
C.To confuse or mislead someone deliberately
D.To cause minor irritation

25 Sep 2025 · Shift 1 Full chapter

SSC CGLEnglish ComprehensionEasy

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. In the nick of time

A.Too early
B.A little late
C.Just before it was too late
D.Without any preparation

26 Sep 2025 · Shift 1 Full chapter

SSC CHSLEnglish LanguageModerate

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate idiom: The spokesperson's speech was filled with vague promises, but in the end, it amounted to nothing more than

____

A.cutting corners
B.a wild goose chase
C.smoke and mirrors
D.the cold shoulder

13 Nov 2025 · Shift 1 Full chapter

SSC CHSLEnglish LanguageEasy

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom: Flogging a dead horse

A.To revive a lost cause
B.To waste effort on something where there is no chance of succeeding.
C.To exhaust oneself unnecessarily
D.To beat an animal mercilessly

17 Nov 2025 · Shift 1 Full chapter

SSC CHSLEnglish LanguageEasy

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom: After weeks of disagreement, the two leaders were clearly on a collision course.

A.Avoiding confrontation completely
B.Planning a joint strategy
C.Moving towards an unavoidable clash
D.Reaching a mutual agreement peacefully

30 Nov 2025 · Shift 1 Full chapter

SSC CHSLEnglish LanguageEasy

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom: I got the news straight from the horse's mouth, so I know it's true.

A.From a written report
B.Through rumours
C.By guessing the facts
D.From a trustworthy source

30 Nov 2025 · Shift 1 Full chapter

SSC GDEnglishEasy

Select the most appropriate idiom that can replace the underlined segment in the given sentence. A false and selfish friend will never be by your side in times of difficulty.

A.past master
B.fair weather friend
C.great hand
D.good samaritan

7 Feb 2025 · Shift 1 Full chapter

SSC CGLEnglish ComprehensionEasy

Select the most appropriate meaning of the highlighted idiom in the given sentence. The parents moved heaven and earth to secure the best treatment for their child.

A.To do everything you can to achieve something
B.Change places again and again
C.Remain quiet as a form of protest
D.Obey instructions without questioning

12 Sep 2025 · Shift 2 Full chapter

SSC CGLEnglish ComprehensionEasy

Select the most appropriate meaning of the highlighted idiom. Even if his first plan fails, Ramesh isn't worried — he has two strings to his bow.

A.to have another skill or a back up plan
B.unable to decide in important situations
C.having two personal relationships at the same time
D.achieving goals through dishonest means

13 Sep 2025 · Shift 2 Full chapter

SSC CGLEnglish ComprehensionEasy

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Cut from the same cloth

A.To wear identical outfits
B.Of the same nature
C.To share a common ancestry
D.To work in the same profession

14 Oct 2025 · Shift 2 Full chapter

SSC CGLEnglish ComprehensionModerate

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. To blackball someone

A.To play a game of pool with them
B.To give someone a special, prestigious award
C.To accuse someone falsely of a crime
D.To exclude someone from a group or society, often by secret vote

14 Oct 2025 · Shift 2 Full chapter

SSC CGLEnglish ComprehensionEasy

Select the most appropriate meaning of the highlighted idiom. They fought tooth and nail to protect their rights.

A.With great determination and strength
B.Without any preparation
C.In a secret and silent manner
D.In a weak or careless way

15 Sep 2025 · Shift 2 Full chapter