Vocabulary

Idioms

Easy

Choose the appropriate proverb to complete the sentence:

Aruna refused to rush into a decision, believing in the saying, ______.

A leopard never changes its spots

Too many cooks spoil the broth

The early bird catches the worm

Look before you leap

✅ Correct Option: 4

Option 1 -> Means people cannot change their inherent nature; unrelated to decision-making speed.

Option 2 -> Refers to too many people interfering with a task; not about careful decision-making.

Option 3 -> Suggests acting quickly brings advantage; contradicts Aruna's cautious approach.

Option 4 -> Advises thinking carefully before taking action; matches the idea of not rushing decisions.

Hence, Option 4: Look before you leap -> This proverb perfectly captures Aruna's philosophy of being cautious and thoughtful before making decisions, emphasizing the importance of careful consideration rather than hasty action -> correct

2022: 20 Aug Shift 1

From the given options choose the word that most clearly explains the idiom-

"To smell a Rat"

2026: 21 May Shift 1

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

List-I (Idioms)	List-II (Meanings)
(A) To take your hat off	(I) To be in a state of suspense
(B) To flog a dead horse	(II) Lost in one's own thoughts
(C) To be on tenterhooks	(III) To waste energy on a lost cause
(D) In a brown study	(IV) To state your admiration for someone

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

2022: 23 Aug Shift 1

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

List I (Idioms)	List II (Meanings)
A. Turn a blind eye	I. To avoid talking about what is important
B. Beat around the bush	II. To refuse to acknowledge a known truth
C. Spill the beans	III. Being very happy
D. On cloud nine	IV. To reveal secret information

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

2026: 29 May Shift 2

Choose the most appropriate option to fill in the blank in the given sentence:

Please think carefully before you sign the contract, once done you will have _______.

2026: 31 May Shift 1

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom: A dark horse from the given options:

2025: 23 May Shift 1

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

______ an emergency, you should immediately contact the nearest help centre.

Choose the appropriate proverb to complete the sentence: Aruna refused to rush into a decision, believing in the saying, ______.

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