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Vocabulary

Idioms

Easy

Choose the phrase that completes the given idiom:

It is wisely said, "_________ gathers no moss."

A sleeping dog

A rolling stone

A flying bird

An empty vessel

✅ Correct Option: 2

Option 2: A rolling stone -> This completes the famous proverb "A rolling stone gathers no moss," which means a person who keeps moving and doesn't settle down will not accumulate responsibilities, possessions, or ties. The idiom suggests that constant movement and activity keeps one from being weighed down -> correct

2026: 18 May Shift 2

Choose the meaning which best suits the proverb:

Nothing ventured nothing gained

2025: 21 May Shift 1

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

List-I	List-II
(Idioms)	(Meanings)
(A) A damp squib	(i) Ordinary members of an organization, not the leaders
(B) Above board	(ii) Joys and sorrows of life
(C) Rank and file	(iii) Complete failure
(D) Weal and woe	(iv) Honest and legal

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2025: 13 May Shift 1

Match the idioms given in List-I with the appropriate meanings given in List-II

List-I	List-II
(Idioms)	(Meanings)
(A) Break the ice	(I) to describe precisely the main point or issue, addressing it directly.
(B) Hit the nail on the head	(II) to endure a pitiful or difficult situation with courage and resilience.
(C) Cost an arm and a leg	(III) to initiate conversation in a social setting, especially in a formal or awkward situation.
(D) Bite the bullet	(IV) something very expensive or costly

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2025: 29 May Shift 1

Fill in the blanks in List-I with the most appropriate phrases from List-II:

List-I	List-II
(Sentences)	(Phrases)
(A) He always ______ at the time of need.	(I) up in
(B) Their idea is still ______ the air.	(II) nail on the head
(C) The team worked ______ to finish the project.	(III) backs out
(D) She hit the ______ with her observation.	(IV) round the clock

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2026: 19 May Shift 2

Match Idioms given in List-I with their correct meanings given in List-II

LIST-I (Idioms)		LIST-II (Meanings)
A.	Above board	I. Not deserving
B.	A hidden agenda	II. Insignificant or unimportant
C.	Not worth one's salt	III. Honest and legitimate
D.	Small potatoes	IV. Real but concealed aims

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2022: 23 Aug Shift 1

Match the Idiom in List I with its meaning in List II

List I (Idiom)	List II (Meaning)
A. A black sheep	I. Not as easy as it appears to be
B. Hue and cry	II. Being a disgrace for the family
C. Easier said than done	III. Make an extra effort
D. Go the extra mile	IV. A great noise

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