Vocabulary

Idioms

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Choose the correct meaning of the underlined idiom from the options given below.

He has too many irons in the fire.

Is engaged in too many enterprises at the same time

Has many problems.

Has many ideas in his mind

Has a fire burning continuously in his house

✅ Correct Option: 1

The idiom 'too many irons in the fire' comes from a blacksmith heating several irons at once and means being involved in too many activities or ventures simultaneously. It does not refer to problems, ideas, or a literal fire.

2023: 23 June Shift 3

From the following options, choose the option with the correct use of the plural verb:

2025: 3 June Shift 1

Match the underlined and highlighted segments in List-I with the corresponding idioms in List-II:

List-I	List-II
(Sentences)	(Idioms)
(A) I think there's a reason she's not telling us about that letter she sent to the boss.	(I) at the receiving end
(B) She's an awful boss to work for. The employees have to do what she wants whenever she wants, eight hours a day, seven days a week.	(II) hidden agenda
(C) He has had to take a lot of criticism from the press in recent weeks.	(III) left to my own device
(D) I don't want someone telling me what to do all the time. I'd rather be allowed to make my own decisions about how to do things.	(IV) at someone's beck and call

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2026: 19 May Shift 2

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

LIST-I (Idioms)		LIST-II (Meanings)
A.	Nail your colours to mast	I. Performing well or confidently
B.	A shot in the dark	II. Declare openly and firmly what you believe
C.	Take your cue from	III. An attempt to guess something
D.	In the groove	IV. Follow the example or advice of

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2023: 23 June Shift 2

Fill in the blank with suitable Idioms choose the appropriate option.

Careless students often have to _________ during the Exams

2025: 13 May Shift 1

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

List-I	List-II
(Idioms)	(Meanings)
(A) Break the ice	(I) to describe precisely the main point or issue, addressing it directly.
(B) Hit the nail on the head	(II) to endure a pitiful or difficult situation with courage and resilience.
(C) Cost an arm and a leg	(III) to initiate conversation in a social setting, especially in a formal or awkward situation.
(D) Bite the bullet	(IV) something very expensive or costly

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2026: 31 May Shift 2

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

List-I		List-II
A.	Make haste slowly	I.	Kindness should be reciprocal.
B.	Man proposes but god disposes	II.	Even the most gifted are not always at their best.
C.	One good turn deserves another	III.	Man intends one thing, fate another.
D.	Even Homer sometimes nods	IV.	The best way to progress is to proceed with caution.

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Choose the correct meaning of the underlined idiom from the options given below. He has too many irons in the fire.

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Choose the correct meaning of the underlined idiom from the options given below.

He has too many irons in the fire.