Vocabulary

Idioms

Medium

Select the correct option that expresses the meaning of the given idiom:

To cut both ends.

To create discord among friends

To engage in dishonest behavior

To deceive both parties

To argue in support of both sides.

✅ Correct Option: 4

The idiom (akin to 'to cut both ways') describes an argument or stance that works for both sides; here it means to argue in support of both sides. It does not denote discord, dishonesty or deception.

Note: 'To cut both ends' is a non-standard variant of 'to cut both ways'; we interpreted it in that standard sense.

2025: 21 May Shift 2

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

List-I	List-II
(Idioms)	(Meanings)
(A) wear one's heart on one's sleeve	(I) attack an opponent in a bold and direct fashion
(B) to sell someone down the river	(II) to talk boastfully or irresponsibly
(C) talk through one's head	(III) be completely frank and hide nothing from others
(D) to take the bull by horns	(IV) to betray someone

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

2023: 1 June Shift 1

Pick the suitable option which gives the correct meaning of the underlined idiom :

Sanya kept blowing her own trumpet throughout the party.

2022: 5 Aug Shift 1

From the given options, choose the one that rightly identifies the expression-

Take to task

2022: 16 Sep Shift 1

From the given options, select the one which most correctly explains the given expression:

"To lose face"

2026: 14 May Shift 1

Choose the correct idiom to complete the following sentence given below:

Ashish said that he could handle the wedding invitations, decorations and catering all by himself, but as the day was approaching it appeared as if he had________ .

A. bitten off more than he could chew

B. hit the jackpot

C. his hands in his pockets

D. made a mountain out of a molehill

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

2025: 22 May Shift 2

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

List-I	List-II
(Proverbs)	(Meanings)
(A) A stitch in time saves nine	(I) Good deeds are more important than promises
(B) Actions speak louder than words	(II) Great achievements take time
(C) Rome wasn't built in a day	(III) Don't plan for something that isn't certain
(D) Don't count your chickens before they hatch	(IV) Timely action prevents bigger problems

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Select the correct option that expresses the meaning of the given idiom: To cut both ends.

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Select the correct option that expresses the meaning of the given idiom:

To cut both ends.