Archive for the ‘idioms and phrases’ Category
April 17th, 2018 | 
Author: Online Quiz – Idioms & Phrases for SSC CGL Exam | Part 6
Online Quiz – Idioms & Phrases for SSC CGL Exam | Part 6
1.An olive branch
Meaning- Peace request/ peace treaty
Example- This is an excellent time for offering the olive branch to enemies and competitors too.
2.Apple of discord
Meaning- Matter of dispute/ (more…)
SSC CGL Online Idioms and Phrases | Online Exam | Part – 5
SSC CGL Online Idioms and Phrases | Online Exam | Part – 5
1.Abject despair
Meaning- Total and utter hopelessness that could not be worse
Example- For a while, he stood in front of the mirror, crying, his broad shoulders bent under (more…)
SSC Practice English Questions Idioms and Phrases | Part – 4
SSC Practice English Questions Idioms and Phrases | Part – 4
1.A backslider
Meaning- A lazy, irresponsible person who does not support a combine effort.
Example- Many of the patients backslide into drug and alcohol abuse.
2.A bad omen
Meaning- An indication that something bad is (more…)
Idioms & Phrases English Vocabulary Daily dose | Part 3
Idioms & Phrases English Vocabulary Daily dose | Part 3
1.Abandon ship
Meaning- A person is about to abandon a business or a cause when there is no hope of success. ( Comparison to a sinking ship).
Example- The captain gave the order to abandon (more…)
English Vocabulary Daily Dose – Idioms and Phrases | Part 2
English Vocabulary Daily Dose – Idioms and Phrases | Part 2
1.Add a feather in one’s cap ( उपलब्द्धि प्राप्त करना )
Meaning- To acquire a new honour or distinction
Example- Ruth scored the last goal for her team, adding a feather in her (more…)
Idioms and Phrases | Daily English Vocabulary dose | Part 1
Idioms and Phrases | Daily English Vocabulary dose | Part 1
1.A cipher :: शून्य
Meaning- An insignificant person
Example- Curnock having unravelled the difficult cipher and shorthand in which Wesley’s early diaries were kept.
2.Achilles Heel :: कमजोरी
Meaning- Weakness that proves to be fatal
Example- Our base seems nearly impenetrable, but (more…)
Idioms & Phrases for English | SSC CGL Tier 1 2018
Idioms & Phrases for English | SSC CGL Tier 1 2018
Directions(1-10) In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
Q1. To keep the wolf from the door
(a) Avoid starvation
(b) Crack (more…)
SSC CGL : Idioms and phrases beginning with N
SSC CGL : Idioms and phrases beginning with N
- Name-dropper -Someone who wants to show off by mentioning all the important people he knows.
- Narrow escape -Near disaster or catastrophe
- Narrow squeak -A tight and dangerous situation.
