Vocabulary

Idioms

Medium

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option:

The new law was introduced __ increasing concerns about public safety.

by way of

in accordance with

in the light of

on behalf of

✅ Correct Option: 3

Option 1 -> "by way of" means "through" or "as a means of" - concerns cannot be a method to introduce a law.

Option 2 -> "in accordance with" means "in compliance with" - you don't introduce laws in accordance with concerns; you comply with rules.

Option 3 -> "in the light of" means "considering" or "because of" - correctly indicates the law was introduced as a response to the concerns.

Option 4 -> "on behalf of" means "representing" - used when acting as a representative, not when responding to concerns.

Hence, Option 3: in the light of -> This phrase perfectly conveys that the law was introduced in response to or considering the increasing concerns about public safety, showing the causal relationship between the concerns and the legislative action -> correct

2023: 15 June Shift 3

From the given options, choose the one that rightly explains the following idiom :

to call a spade a spade

(A) to speak rudely

(B) to speak directly

(D) to speak frankly

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

2026: 31 May Shift 1

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

2025: 2 June Shift 1

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

List-I (Proverbs)	List-II (Meanings)
(A) An apple a day keeps the doctor away	(I) Take advantage of opportunities.
(B) When in Rome, do as the Romans do.	(II) Other people's situations seem better than your own
(C) Make hay while the sun shines.	(III) Taking care of health prevents illness.
(D) The grass is always greener on the other side.	(IV) Adapt to local customs and practices.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

2025: 2 June Shift 1

Match the Idioms given in List-I with the Meanings given in List-II:**

List-I (Idioms)	List-II (Meanings)
(A) Add fuel to the fire	(I) To take credit for someone else's idea or work
(B) Throw caution to the wind	(II) To worsen an already bad situation
(C) Kill two birds with one stone	(III) To act without considering the risks
(D) Steal someone's thunder	(IV) To achieve two goals with one action

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

2022: 20 July Shift 1

Match List - I with List - II.

List - I Idiom	List - II Extension
(A) To bell	(I) or by crook
(B) By hook	(II) blue
(C) Bolt from the	(III) fire
(D) Add fuel to	(IV) the cat

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2026: 18 May Shift 1

Read the given sentences carefully. Choose the options that demonstrate the most appropriate usage of idioms:

(A) Ever so often, the minority shareholders squeaked and chattered but none of them dared to bell the cat.

(B) My new mop comes with numerous features that help me tidy up the house quickly; it really is a white elephant!

(D) The young woman, aware of her family's financial constraints, decided to sow her wild oats by getting a part-time job at the library.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option: The new law was introduced __ increasing concerns about public safety.

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The new law was introduced __ increasing concerns about public safety.