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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

Select the idiom that means to complete a task as fast as possible before a deadline.

A.at sixes and sevens
B.by and large
C.against the clock
D.on cloud nine

13 Nov 2025 · Shift 2 Full chapter

SSC CHSLEnglish LanguageEasy

Choose the correct option to specify the meaning of the highlighted idiom. Ravi decided to bite the bullet and finally agreed to undergo surgery, as it was the option left for his survival.

A.To keep the past hanging with you always
B.To get something over with because it is inevitable
C.To avoid getting into something at all
D.To not get over with anything in life at all

24 Nov 2025 · Shift 2 Full chapter

SSC CHSLEnglish LanguageHard

In the context of the passage, which idiom best conveys the meaning of "resolves the enduring conflict between habitation and habitat" as used in the final paragraph?

A.Strike a balance
B.Beat around the bush
C.Spill the beans
D.Bite the bullet

26 Nov 2025 · Shift 2 Full chapter

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SSC GDEnglishHard

Based on the situation in the sentence, select the most appropriate idiom to fill in the blank. Despite the criticism, the artist took it in stride and considered it

____

A.break a leg
B.as water under the bridge
C.a chip on their shoulder
D.a piece of cake

25 Feb 2025 · Shift 2 Full chapter

SSC CGLEnglish ComprehensionEasy

Select the most appropriate meaning of the highlighted idiom in the given sentence. The manager flew off the handle when he discovered that the report had been submitted with serious errors.

A.React with sudden and uncontrolled anger
B.Leave the place without being noticed
C.Disappear rapidly from a situation
D.Deal with the problem in a clever way

12 Sep 2025 · Shift 3 Full chapter

SSC CGLEnglish ComprehensionEasy

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Achilles' heel

A.A strong point or advantage
B.A minor injury to the foot
C.A hidden weakness or vulnerability
D.A point of no return

14 Oct 2025 · Shift 3 Full chapter

SSC CGLEnglish ComprehensionEasy

Select the idiom that means: To neglect a major crisis by focusing on trivial matters.

A.Fiddle while Rome burns
B.Bark up the wrong tree
C.Burn the midnight oil
D.Hit the nail on the head

15 Sep 2025 · Shift 3 Full chapter

SSC CGLEnglish ComprehensionEasy

Select the option that best explains the meaning of the highlighted idiom in the given sentence. After the sudden loss of funding, the startup remained in the doldrums for months before finding new investors.

A.Working with great enthusiasm
B.About to achieve success
C.In a state of depression or inactivity
D.Sailing in strong winds

16 Sep 2025 · Shift 3 Full chapter

SSC CGLEnglish ComprehensionModerate

Select the most appropriate meaning of the highlighted idiom. He cries stinking fish about his achievements.

A.Undervaluing one's own efforts
B.Making fun of others
C.Feeling proud without showing it
D.Praising oneself loudly

17 Sep 2025 · Shift 3 Full chapter

SSC CGLEnglish ComprehensionEasy

Select the idiom that means: A constant threat hanging over someone

A.Burn the midnight oil
B.Bad blood
C.The sword of Damocles
D.Cats and dogs

18 Sep 2025 · Shift 3 Full chapter

SSC CGLEnglish ComprehensionModerate

Select the idiom that means: Serves generous and high-quality meals

A.Eat humble pie
B.Keeps a good table
C.Go the extra mile
D.Put one's shoulder to the wheel

18 Sep 2025 · Shift 3 Full chapter

SSC CGLEnglish ComprehensionModerate

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom: He quoted the rules chapter and verse to prove his point.

A.With partially developed reasoning
B.With an incomplete explanation
C.With exact reference and full detail
D.By means of analogy or example

19 Sep 2025 · Shift 3 Full chapter

SSC CGLEnglish ComprehensionModerate

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom: Her kindness put coals of fire upon his head after his rude behaviour.

A.To punish someone for hypocrisy
B.To provoke guilt through accusation
C.To offer false forgiveness
D.To shame an enemy through kindness

20 Sep 2025 · Shift 3 Full chapter

SSC CGLEnglish ComprehensionModerate

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom: He rendered yeoman service to the team.

A.A trivial task done quickly
B.A dishonest act in uniform
C.A brave but foolish deed
D.An exceptionally loyal and useful service

20 Sep 2025 · Shift 3 Full chapter

SSC CGLEnglish ComprehensionModerate

Select the most appropriate meaning of the highlighted idiom. He is in high dudgeon over the rude remark.

A.Being offended with exaggerated dignity
B.Feeling morally superior
C.Becoming overly excited
D.Living in self-deception

21 Sep 2025 · Shift 3 Full chapter

SSC CGLEnglish ComprehensionModerate

Select the most appropriate meaning of the highlighted idiom. She throws her hat into the ring for the post.

A.Gambling without care
B.Stepping down from a role
C.Admitting defeat openly
D.Entering a contest or announcing candidacy

21 Sep 2025 · Shift 3 Full chapter

SSC CGLEnglish ComprehensionModerate

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given highlighted idiom. He refused to play second fiddle to a less experienced teammate.

A.To support another while accepting inferior status
B.To pretend submission in order to dominate
C.To deny recognition despite merit
D.To start without being named

22 Sep 2025 · Shift 3 Full chapter

SSC CGLEnglish ComprehensionModerate

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given highlighted idiom. The manager decided to hang fire on the proposal until more information was available.

A.To start a task early
B.Create urgency
C.To withdraw support from someone
D.Delay taking action or making a decision

22 Sep 2025 · Shift 3 Full chapter

SSC CGLEnglish ComprehensionModerate

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom: To bite the hand that feeds you

A.To show ingratitude towards a benefactor
B.To harm someone physically
C.To refuse help when offered
D.To struggle against oppression

24 Sep 2025 · Shift 3 Full chapter

SSC CGLEnglish ComprehensionModerate

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom: Out of one's depth

A.To be swimming in deep water
B.To be feeling overwhelmed by emotions
C.To be in a situation too difficult for one's abilities
D.To lose consciousness

24 Sep 2025 · Shift 3 Full chapter