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Vocabulary

Idioms

Easy

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

LIST-I (Idioms.) LIST-II (Meanings)
A. in a pickle I. an easy target
B. to keep one's shirt on II. a shameful secret
C. a sitting duck III. in a difficult situation
D. a skeleton in the closet IV. to keep calm

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

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

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

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

✅ Correct Option: 3

'In a pickle' means being in a mess or difficulty (III). 'Keep your shirt on' is a plea to stay calm (IV). 'A sitting duck' is a defenceless, easy target (I). 'A skeleton in the closet' is a hidden shameful secret (II). Hence A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II.

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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2026: 31 May Shift 2

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

List-I		List-II
A.	Rule the roost	I.	young and not much experience of life
B.	Salad days	II.	perfectly contented with your situation
C.	The salt of the earth	III.	be in complete control
D.	Happy as a sandboy	IV.	a person of great kindness, reliability, or honesty.

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2025: 28 May Shift 1

Match the proverbs given in List-I with the correct meanings from List-II:

List-I	List-II
(Proverbs)	(Meanings)
(A). What's sauce for the goose is sauce for the gander	(I). Tastes differ. What one person likes, the other might dislike
(B).Second thoughts are best	(II). What is acceptable for one person should be acceptable for another person in a similar situation.
(C). Little things please little minds	(III).It is best to reconsider a decision before acting impulsively
(D). One man's meat is another man's poison.	(IV). People who aren't very clever are easily pleased or amused.

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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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2026: 24 May Shift 1

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

List I (Idioms)	List II (Meanings)
(A) One's Achilles' heel	(I) To make peace
(B) Bury the hatchet	(II) Unprofitable possession
(C) White elephant	(III) Raise controversy
(D) Hornet's nest	(IV) A weak point

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2025: 26 May Shift 1

Choose the appropriate word to fill in the blank in the given sentence:

The rank and _____ of the party had turned against the leader.

class
officers
file
people

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