Vocabulary

Idioms

Easy

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

LIST-I (IDIOMS) LIST-II (MEANING)
A. Play second fiddle I. To take revenge
B. An apple of discord II. Unexpected shock
C. Bolt from the blue III. Cause of quarrel
D. Pay off old scores IV. Be in an inferior place

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

LIST-I (IDIOMS)		LIST-II (MEANING)
A.	Play second fiddle	I.	To take revenge
B.	An apple of discord	II.	Unexpected shock
C.	Bolt from the blue	III.	Cause of quarrel
D.	Pay off old scores	IV.	Be in an inferior place

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

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

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

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

✅ Correct Option: 2

"Play second fiddle" means to be in an inferior or subordinate position (IV). "An apple of discord" is a cause of quarrel (III). "Bolt from the blue" is an unexpected shock (II). "Pay off old scores" means to take revenge for past wrongs (I). This gives A-IV, B-III, C-II, 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: 30 May Shift 1

Choose the correct option to complete the sentence given below:

I am sure that Pooja will participate and win the annual debate as she has __________.

2026: 18 May Shift 2

Select the option which gives the most accurate meaning of the given Idiom:

Hobson's choice

2026: 15 May Shift 1

Choose the idiom/idioms that mean:

An easy task

A. Great hand

B. Hobson's choice

C. Child's play

D. A piece of cake

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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.

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2026: 11 May Shift 2

Choose the appropriate meaning from the options given for the following idiom:

To be at the end for one's tether.

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