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What does the idiom 'made a pig’s ear' mean?
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'?
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?
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?
Which idiom describes a spurious or fake situation?
What does the idiom 'growing bananas' suggest?
What does the idiom 'growing bananas' suggest?
What does the idiom 'loaves and fishes' refer to?
What does the idiom 'loaves and fishes' refer to?
Which idiom means to provide an advantage?
Which idiom means to provide an advantage?
What is the meaning of 'to dodge a bullet'?
What is the meaning of 'to dodge a bullet'?
What does the idiom 'have egg on your face' indicate?
What does the idiom 'have egg on your face' indicate?
What does 'call the shots' mean?
What does 'call the shots' mean?
What does the idiom 'a bull in a china shop' refer to?
What does the idiom 'a bull in a china shop' refer to?
Which idiom conveys the idea of having a lot of money?
Which idiom conveys the idea of having a lot of money?
What does the idiom 'cut the mustard' mean?
What does the idiom 'cut the mustard' mean?
What situation does 'a kick in the teeth' usually refer to?
What situation does 'a kick in the teeth' usually refer to?
If someone is described as 'a cold fish', they are likely to be __.
If someone is described as 'a cold fish', they are likely to be __.
The phrase 'to beat a retreat' means to __.
The phrase 'to beat a retreat' means to __.
What does 'a damp squib' imply in terms of expectations?
What does 'a damp squib' imply in terms of expectations?
What does the idiom 'to have a blast' indicate?
What does the idiom 'to have a blast' indicate?
Which phrase best describes 'an armchair critic'?
Which phrase best describes 'an armchair critic'?
What does 'to come to blows' refer to?
What does 'to come to blows' refer to?
Which idiom means to express a negative emotion in a forceful way?
Which idiom means to express a negative emotion in a forceful way?
If someone says they are 'in deep water,' it means they are __.
If someone says they are 'in deep water,' it means they are __.
What is indicated by the idiom 'to jump on the bandwagon'?
What is indicated by the idiom 'to jump on the bandwagon'?
Flashcards
Dodge a bullet
Dodge a bullet
To narrowly avoid a dangerous or unpleasant situation.
To a T
To a T
To be exactly right or perfect.
Made a pig's ear
Made a pig's ear
To make a mess of something; to do something badly.
Be like chalk & cheese
Be like chalk & cheese
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On the breadline
On the breadline
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As phony as a 3 dollar bill
As phony as a 3 dollar bill
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Crack someone up
Crack someone up
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Second wind
Second wind
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As dead as a doornail
As dead as a doornail
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Have egg on your face
Have egg on your face
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Armchair Critic
Armchair Critic
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Dog's Breakfast
Dog's Breakfast
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In Deep Water
In Deep Water
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Fine State of Affairs
Fine State of Affairs
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Lean Patch
Lean Patch
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At Sixes and Sevens
At Sixes and Sevens
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In the Soup
In the Soup
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Blow a Fuse
Blow a Fuse
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Give up the Ghost
Give up the Ghost
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Give In
Give In
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Get the Sack
Get the Sack
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Cut in
Cut in
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Keep in Abeyance
Keep in Abeyance
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Horse Around
Horse Around
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Make a Pile
Make a Pile
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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)
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Big draw - Huge attraction
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Bull in a china shop - Extremely awkward, clumsy person
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Cold fish - Someone who seems unfriendly and doesn't share feelings
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Cut above something - Superior to
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Damp squib - A disappointment result
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Dog's breakfast - A total mess
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Fine state of affairs - An unpleasant situation
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Gentleman at large - A man without a job
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Hot potato - A controversial situation
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House of cards - An insecure scheme
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... (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!
