SSC CGL 2025 IDIOMS PDF 01
1. (A) I, II and III only (B) III and IV only
Above board (C) I, III and IV only (D) All I, II, III and IV
(A) Bold and intelligent
(B) Smart and deceptive 6.
(C) Honest, frank and legal The ball is in your court.
(D) Exceptionally talented (A) It's your turn to make a decision or
take action.
2. (B) It's time for a break.
Fall between two stools (C) It's a reference to tennis.
(A) Fail to achieve either of two aims (D) It's time to play a sport
(B) Confused to select either of two options
(C) Fall upon the hurdles continuously 7.
(D) Succeed to achieve both aims Break out
(A) To spread suddenly
3. (B) Not to function well
Tied to the apron strings of (C) To imitate
(A) Be independent (D) To explode
(B) To be dominated by
(C) To live together 8.
(D) To fall in love with Tickled pink
(A) To be slightly annoyed
4. (B) To be extremely pleased
Wild cat strike (C) To blush from embarrassment
(A) A furious attack (D) To feel physically ticklish
(B) Strike not approved by the trade union
(C) A strike in which violence is committed 9.
(D) To face a strong enemy Trojan horse
(A) A gift that brings good fortune
5. (B) A deceptive strategy
Read the following pairs: (C) A strong defense mechanism
I. Bite the bullet – To face a difficult (D) A legendary victory
situation bravely.
II. Break the ice – To initiate a 10.
conversation. Read the following pairs:
III. Hit the sack – To go to sleep. I. Spill the beans – To keep a secret.
IV. Once in a blue moon – Very frequently. II. Bark up the wrong tree – To be exactly
Which of the above pairs is/are correctly right.
matched?
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,III. Burn the midnight oil – To work late at Which of the above pairs is/are correctly
night. matched?
IV. Call it a day – To stop working. (A) I, II and III only (B) III and IV only
Which of the above pairs is/are correctly (C) I, III and IV only (D) All I, II, III and IV
matched?
(A) I, II and III only (B) III and IV only 16.
(C) I, III and IV only (D) All I, II, III and IV I hate to get off on the wrong foot
(A) To start something with positive factors
11. (B) To start something with neutral factors
Take the heat (C) To start a relationship or activity badly
(A) To enjoy warm weather (D) To start something with an injury on
(B) To accept blame the wrong foot
(C) To win a competition
(D) To avoid responsibility 17.
Beauty of it
12. (A) Make things worse
Queer somebody's pitch (B) Cause for dispute
(A) A secret plan (C) Quite ordinary
(B) Upset someone's plans (D) Good points
(C) To make an exaggerated statement
(D) To come out successfully 18.
To eke out
13. (A) To subtract
All ears (B) TO supplement
(A) Willing to exit the show (C) TO etch
(B) Keen to listen (D) To oust
(C) Arguing in favour of both sides
(D) Eager to speak plainly 19.
Bring about
14. (A) To allow something
Yellow bellied (B) To make something happen
(A) Social work (C) To attack something
(B) Very valuable (D) To buy something
(C) Cowards
(D) Mutual favour 20.
Read the following pairs:
15. I. Give the cold shoulder – To ignore
Read the following pairs: someone.
I. Cut corners – To do something II. Go the extra mile – To make extra effort.
cheaply/carelessly. III. Hit the nail on the head – To be exactly
II. Devil’s advocate – Someone who always right.
supports the popular opinion. IV. In hot water – In trouble.
III. Face the music – To accept Which of the above pairs is/are correctly
punishment/criticism. matched?
IV. Get a taste of your own medicine – To (A) I, II and III only (B) III and IV only
experience the same mistreatment you (C) I, III and IV only (D) All I, II, III and IV
give others.
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, 21. 27.
Rust bucket Fall out
(A) To be absent minded (A) To quarrel with
(B) An old man (B) To increase
(C) A vehicle that is old or almost broken (C) To decrease rapidly
(D) To be late for everything (D) To speak to someone
22. 28.
Vent your spleen Wool gathering
(A) To express anger or frustration (A) To become a shepherd
(B) To clean something thoroughly (B) To shear sheep
(C) To share a secret (C) To engage in idle or aimless day
(D) To forgive someone dreaming
(D) To live in the country side
23.
Topsy-turvy 29.
(A) In a state of confusion Read the following pairs:
(B) Perfectly organized I. Miss the boat – To seize an opportunity
(C) Moving quickly in time.
(D) Full of energy II. On the same page – To completely
disagree.
24. III. On thin ice – In a risky situation.
Read the following pairs: IV. Out of the blue – Unexpectedly.
I. Jump the gun – To start too soon. Which of the above pairs is/are correctly
II. Keep an eye on – To watch closely. matched?
III. Kill two birds with one stone – To (A) I, II and III only (B) III and IV only
achieve two aims at once. (C) I, III and IV only (D) All I, II, III and IV
IV. Let the cat out of the bag – To keep 30.
information hidden.
Which of the above pairs is/are correctly To keep the pot boiling
matched? (A) To earn enough money
(A) I, II and III only (B) III and IV only (B) To buy one’s food
(C) I, III and IV only (D) All I, II, III and IV (C) To show anger
(D) To do experiments
25.
To the letter 31.
(A) To write a letter carefully Variety is the spice of life
(B) To follow instructions exactly (A) Life is better with spicy food
(C) To communicate secretly (B) Doing different things makes life more
(D) To act recklessly enjoyable
(C) Repetition leads to happiness
26. (D) Life is unpredictable and chaotic
Beat about/ around the bush
(A) To be confused 32.
(B) Make use of irrelevant reference Don't rely on them, they are __________
(C) Very stupid (A) Fair and square
(D) Under any circumstances (B) Gentleman at large
(C) Alphabet soup
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1. (A) I, II and III only (B) III and IV only
Above board (C) I, III and IV only (D) All I, II, III and IV
(A) Bold and intelligent
(B) Smart and deceptive 6.
(C) Honest, frank and legal The ball is in your court.
(D) Exceptionally talented (A) It's your turn to make a decision or
take action.
2. (B) It's time for a break.
Fall between two stools (C) It's a reference to tennis.
(A) Fail to achieve either of two aims (D) It's time to play a sport
(B) Confused to select either of two options
(C) Fall upon the hurdles continuously 7.
(D) Succeed to achieve both aims Break out
(A) To spread suddenly
3. (B) Not to function well
Tied to the apron strings of (C) To imitate
(A) Be independent (D) To explode
(B) To be dominated by
(C) To live together 8.
(D) To fall in love with Tickled pink
(A) To be slightly annoyed
4. (B) To be extremely pleased
Wild cat strike (C) To blush from embarrassment
(A) A furious attack (D) To feel physically ticklish
(B) Strike not approved by the trade union
(C) A strike in which violence is committed 9.
(D) To face a strong enemy Trojan horse
(A) A gift that brings good fortune
5. (B) A deceptive strategy
Read the following pairs: (C) A strong defense mechanism
I. Bite the bullet – To face a difficult (D) A legendary victory
situation bravely.
II. Break the ice – To initiate a 10.
conversation. Read the following pairs:
III. Hit the sack – To go to sleep. I. Spill the beans – To keep a secret.
IV. Once in a blue moon – Very frequently. II. Bark up the wrong tree – To be exactly
Which of the above pairs is/are correctly right.
matched?
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,III. Burn the midnight oil – To work late at Which of the above pairs is/are correctly
night. matched?
IV. Call it a day – To stop working. (A) I, II and III only (B) III and IV only
Which of the above pairs is/are correctly (C) I, III and IV only (D) All I, II, III and IV
matched?
(A) I, II and III only (B) III and IV only 16.
(C) I, III and IV only (D) All I, II, III and IV I hate to get off on the wrong foot
(A) To start something with positive factors
11. (B) To start something with neutral factors
Take the heat (C) To start a relationship or activity badly
(A) To enjoy warm weather (D) To start something with an injury on
(B) To accept blame the wrong foot
(C) To win a competition
(D) To avoid responsibility 17.
Beauty of it
12. (A) Make things worse
Queer somebody's pitch (B) Cause for dispute
(A) A secret plan (C) Quite ordinary
(B) Upset someone's plans (D) Good points
(C) To make an exaggerated statement
(D) To come out successfully 18.
To eke out
13. (A) To subtract
All ears (B) TO supplement
(A) Willing to exit the show (C) TO etch
(B) Keen to listen (D) To oust
(C) Arguing in favour of both sides
(D) Eager to speak plainly 19.
Bring about
14. (A) To allow something
Yellow bellied (B) To make something happen
(A) Social work (C) To attack something
(B) Very valuable (D) To buy something
(C) Cowards
(D) Mutual favour 20.
Read the following pairs:
15. I. Give the cold shoulder – To ignore
Read the following pairs: someone.
I. Cut corners – To do something II. Go the extra mile – To make extra effort.
cheaply/carelessly. III. Hit the nail on the head – To be exactly
II. Devil’s advocate – Someone who always right.
supports the popular opinion. IV. In hot water – In trouble.
III. Face the music – To accept Which of the above pairs is/are correctly
punishment/criticism. matched?
IV. Get a taste of your own medicine – To (A) I, II and III only (B) III and IV only
experience the same mistreatment you (C) I, III and IV only (D) All I, II, III and IV
give others.
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, 21. 27.
Rust bucket Fall out
(A) To be absent minded (A) To quarrel with
(B) An old man (B) To increase
(C) A vehicle that is old or almost broken (C) To decrease rapidly
(D) To be late for everything (D) To speak to someone
22. 28.
Vent your spleen Wool gathering
(A) To express anger or frustration (A) To become a shepherd
(B) To clean something thoroughly (B) To shear sheep
(C) To share a secret (C) To engage in idle or aimless day
(D) To forgive someone dreaming
(D) To live in the country side
23.
Topsy-turvy 29.
(A) In a state of confusion Read the following pairs:
(B) Perfectly organized I. Miss the boat – To seize an opportunity
(C) Moving quickly in time.
(D) Full of energy II. On the same page – To completely
disagree.
24. III. On thin ice – In a risky situation.
Read the following pairs: IV. Out of the blue – Unexpectedly.
I. Jump the gun – To start too soon. Which of the above pairs is/are correctly
II. Keep an eye on – To watch closely. matched?
III. Kill two birds with one stone – To (A) I, II and III only (B) III and IV only
achieve two aims at once. (C) I, III and IV only (D) All I, II, III and IV
IV. Let the cat out of the bag – To keep 30.
information hidden.
Which of the above pairs is/are correctly To keep the pot boiling
matched? (A) To earn enough money
(A) I, II and III only (B) III and IV only (B) To buy one’s food
(C) I, III and IV only (D) All I, II, III and IV (C) To show anger
(D) To do experiments
25.
To the letter 31.
(A) To write a letter carefully Variety is the spice of life
(B) To follow instructions exactly (A) Life is better with spicy food
(C) To communicate secretly (B) Doing different things makes life more
(D) To act recklessly enjoyable
(C) Repetition leads to happiness
26. (D) Life is unpredictable and chaotic
Beat about/ around the bush
(A) To be confused 32.
(B) Make use of irrelevant reference Don't rely on them, they are __________
(C) Very stupid (A) Fair and square
(D) Under any circumstances (B) Gentleman at large
(C) Alphabet soup
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