Vocabulary

Idioms

Easy

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom In doldrums from the given options:

to be impressed

To be jealous

To be depressed

To be judged

✅ Correct Option: 3

'In the doldrums' means to be in low spirits, listless or depressed, originally referring to the windless ocean belt where sailing ships stalled. Hence 'to be depressed' is the correct meaning; the idiom has nothing to do with being impressed, jealous or judged.

2022: 26 Aug Shift 1

From the given options, select the pair of words which carries the same relationship to the given pair of words:

Man of letters

2026: 22 May Shift 2

Choose the option that best carries the meaning of the underlined idiom.

He decided to throw in the towel after several failed attempts.

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

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

2026: 30 May Shift 1

Fill in the blanks with the appropriate word.

To save her skin, she confessed many details______ the record.

2026: 19 May Shift 1

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

List-I (Idioms)	List-II (Meanings)
(A) Man of letters	(I) Be victorious or successful
(B) Carry the day	(II) Partial success
(C) Flash in the pan	(III) Happier times
(D) Halcyon Days	(IV) Learned

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

2026: 18 May Shift 2

Choose the most appropriate idiom to complete the sentence:

The demand of inquiry into his conduct is just a ____ as there is no truth in it.

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom In doldrums from the given options:

Solution

Related questions:

Keyboard Shortcuts

CUET English Past Year Questions (Topic-Wise)