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Vocabulary

Idioms

Medium

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

List-I (Sentences with idioms) List-II (Meanings)
(A) Mohan is really up in the creek without any support. (I) people who desert you in difficult times
(B) The students should take time by the forelock. (II) in serious difficulties
(C) Just get a wiggle on. Everything will be alright. (III) seize opportunity
(D) Ashok had all fair-weather friends. (IV) get moving

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(A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (II)

(A) - (II), (B) - (III), (C) - (IV), (D) - (I)

(A) - (IV), (B) - (I), (C) - (II), (D) - (III)

(A) - (III), (B) - (I), (C) - (IV), (D) - (II)

✅ Correct Option: 2

'Up the creek' means in serious difficulties (II). 'Take time by the forelock' means seize the opportunity (III). 'Get a wiggle on' means get moving or hurry up (IV). 'Fair-weather friends' are people who desert you in difficult times (I). So (A)-(II), (B)-(III), (C)-(IV), (D)-(I).

2026: 14 May Shift 2

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

LIST-I (Proverb)		LIST-II (Meaning)
A. A watched pot never boils	I.	Indulging in angry actions which result in difficulties for yourself ought to be avoided.
B. As you make your bed, so you must lie in it.	II.	Time drags when something is eagerly awaited
C. There are none so blind as those who will not see.	III.	Consequences of unwise actions and decisions have to be accepted.
D. Don't cut off your nose to spite your face.	IV.	Pointless to reason with a person who doesn't want to listen to sense

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2025: 14 May Shift 2

Complete the sentences in List-I with the appropriate idioms from List-II

List-I	List-II
(Sentences)	(Idioms)
(A) I __________when they rang up out of the blue and offered me a job.	(I) was dead on my feet
(B) After a whole day of sightseeing in London, I__________.	(II) was at the end of my tether
(C) I __________when the children's mother arrived home. I would have lost my temper if it had been on my own any longer.	(III) was at a complete loss for words
(D) I'll just have to __________ and hope no one sees I am upset.	(IV) put a brave face to it

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2025: 13 May Shift 1

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

List-I	List-II
(Sentences)	(Idioms)
(A) With the project deadline approaching, the team had to ______ to meet the submission date.	(I) hit the hay
(B) As soon as the fitness trend started, many people decided to ___ and join the new workout class.	(II) burn the midnight oil
(C) Despite the promise of secrecy, Mark couldn't resist the temptation to ______ about the surprise party.	(III) jump on the bandwagon
(D) After a long day at work, I am ready for _____ and get a good night's sleep.	(IV) spill the beans

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2023: 10 June Shift 2

The idiom 'To be thick in the head' means:

2025: 26 May Shift 1

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

List-I (Idioms)	List-II (Meanings)
(A) To get the short end of the stick	(I) To quarrel or disagree strongly
(B) To be at loggerheads with someone	(II) to have no effect on someone's opinion or decision
(C) Can't cut the mustard	(III) To end up in a disadvantage
(D) Cut no ice with somebody	(IV) unable to deal with problems or difficulties

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2025: 29 May Shift 1

Match the sentences in List-I with the proverbs given in List-II:

List-1	List-II
(Sentences)	(Proverbs)
(A) Sameer got up and started getting ready for work, not realising that he had retired.	(I) Procrastination is the thief of time.
(B) Aruna got her hair cut very badly at the local hairdresser and vowed never to go there again.	(II) Silence means consent
(C) It is better to complete your assignment today than to keep putting it off and spend time worrying about it.	(III) Once bitten, twice shy
(D) You should have denied the whole thing; now they will think you are guilty.	(IV) Old habits die hard

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