SSC Idioms Quiz - Over 400 Idioms

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Questions and Answers

What does the idiom 'made a pig’s ear' mean?

To make a mess (correct)

To act foolishly

To create something beautiful

To achieve success

What is the meaning of the idiom 'on the breadline'?

Very wealthy

Having plenty of work

Facing extreme poverty (correct)

Living in abundance

What does the phrase 'whistle in the dark' imply?

Pretending to be unafraid (correct)

Being overly cautious

Reflecting on past mistakes

Enjoying a fun time

Which idiom describes a spurious or fake situation?

As phony as a 3 dollars bill Signup and view all the answers

What does the idiom 'growing bananas' suggest?

To become excited or angry Signup and view all the answers

What does the idiom 'loaves and fishes' refer to?

Materialistic wealth Signup and view all the answers

Which idiom means to provide an advantage?

Grist to the mill Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'to dodge a bullet'?

To narrowly avoid a bad situation Signup and view all the answers

What does the idiom 'have egg on your face' indicate?

To feel foolish Signup and view all the answers

What does 'call the shots' mean?

To take control or make decisions Signup and view all the answers

What does the idiom 'a bull in a china shop' refer to?

An extremely awkward, clumsy person Signup and view all the answers

Which idiom conveys the idea of having a lot of money?

Big bucks Signup and view all the answers

What does the idiom 'cut the mustard' mean?

To perform well Signup and view all the answers

What situation does 'a kick in the teeth' usually refer to?

A grave setback Signup and view all the answers

If someone is described as 'a cold fish', they are likely to be __.

Unemotional and unfriendly Signup and view all the answers

The phrase 'to beat a retreat' means to __.

To run away in fear Signup and view all the answers

What does 'a damp squib' imply in terms of expectations?

A disappointing result Signup and view all the answers

What does the idiom 'to have a blast' indicate?

To have a good time Signup and view all the answers

Which phrase best describes 'an armchair critic'?

Someone who gives advice without practical experience Signup and view all the answers

What does 'to come to blows' refer to?

To engage in a physical fight Signup and view all the answers

Which idiom means to express a negative emotion in a forceful way?

Let off steam Signup and view all the answers

If someone says they are 'in deep water,' it means they are __.

In a serious situation Signup and view all the answers

What is indicated by the idiom 'to jump on the bandwagon'?

To follow popular trends Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

SSC Idioms - Best 400+

This document compiles 400+ idioms frequently asked in SSC exams from 1999 to September 2023.
It's useful for quick revision for various competitive exams.
2000+ idioms and phrases were asked in total during this period.
Some idioms are easy to remember while others require multiple revisions.
The document focuses on confusing or difficult idioms needing multiple reviews.

Idioms and Meanings (Page 3)

Big draw - Huge attraction
Bull in a china shop - Extremely awkward, clumsy person
Cold fish - Someone who seems unfriendly and doesn't share feelings
Cut above something - Superior to
Damp squib - A disappointment result
Dog's breakfast - A total mess
Fine state of affairs - An unpleasant situation
Gentleman at large - A man without a job
Hot potato - A controversial situation
House of cards - An insecure scheme
... (and many more idioms and their definitions are listed in the document)

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Test your knowledge of over 400 idioms frequently asked in SSC exams from 1999 to September 2023. This quiz focuses on tricky and confusing idioms, making it a helpful tool for quick revisions in various competitive exams. Challenge yourself and enhance your understanding of idiomatic expressions!