Vocabulary

Idioms

Easy

Find the correct meaning for the underlined Idiom.

The proposal was rejected with one voice.

(A) unanimously

(B) unconsciously

(C) shouted

(D) with lot of noise

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(B) Only

(D) Only

(A) Only

✅ Correct Option: 4

The idiom with one voice means unanimously, that is, in complete agreement by all concerned. Only (A) is correct.

2026: 6 June Shift 1

Fill in the blanks in the sentences given in List-I with the appropriate Idioms given in List-II

List-I (Sentences)	List-II (Idioms)
(A) The persuasive powers of his friends proved successful and he _______.	(I) to live the life of Reilly
(B) After inheriting her family fortunes, she is going ________.	(II) hold your horses
(C) Please __________ and do not jump to unfounded conclusions.	(III) cloud nine
(D) When my brother was selected in the NDA, he was on _________.	(IV) knuckled under

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

2025: 23 May Shift 1

Select the best option to fill in the blank with the correct phrase:

The decision to postpone the meeting was taken _______ the heavy rain forecast.

2023: 2 July Shift 3

Match the Idioms in List I with their appropriate meaning in List II:

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2023: 30 May Shift 3

The idiom - "wash your hands of something" means :

2023: 7 June Shift 2

Match List - I with List - II to make a meaningful sentence.

List - I	List - II
(A) Some speakers merely	(I) brought to book for his negligence
(B) The manager was	(II) by dint of hard work
(C) Sheela achieved success	(III) bear the brunt of inflation
(D) The poor have to	(IV) beat the air in their speech while preaching

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2025: 19 May Shift 2

Match the proverbs in List-I with their meanings in List-II:

List-I	List-II
(Proverbs)	(Meanings)
(A) Discretion is better than valour.	(I) Large and successful things begin in a small, insignificant way.
(B) Don't change horses midstream	(II) It is best to be cautious and not take unnecessary risks.
(C) Great oaks from little acorns grow	(III) Friendly and flattering language can persuade people better than sharp, angry language
(D) Honey catches more flies than vinegar	(IV) Avoid making changes once you have started a project.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Solution