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May 20th, 2015, 02:18 PM
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Idioms and Phrases for SSC CGL Tier 2
My brother has applied for SSC CGL (Staff Selection Commission - Combined Graduate Level) and wants to prepare for it so please provide me important question on Idioms and Phrases for SSC CGL Tier-II exam? Also provide me detailed syllabus and exam pattern of SSC CGL Tier-II?
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February 24th, 2017, 03:34 PM
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Re: Idioms and Phrases for SSC CGL Tier 2
I want to know the sample Idioms and Phrases for preparation of SSC Combined Graduate Level Exam CGL Exam?
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February 24th, 2017, 03:34 PM
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Re: Idioms and Phrases for SSC CGL Tier 2
Ok, here I am providing you the sample Idioms and Phrases for preparation of SSC Combined Graduate Level Exam CGL Exam. SSC CGL Exam Sample Idioms and Phrases 1.Cry for the moon ------------------- Ask for the impossible 2.Be in a tight corner ---------------- In a very difficult situation 3.Cock and bull story ------------------ Made up story that one should not believe 4.Cat and dog life -------------------- Life full of quarrels 5.Like a cat on hot bricks --------------- Very nervous 6.Have a card up one’s sleeve --------- Have a secret plan in reserve 7.Tell against --------------------------- To prove adverse to; to go against 8.Run through --------------------------to squander or waste 9.Run over ------------------------------to drive over 10.Alive and kicking ------------------Active and healthy 11.To burn one’s fingers --------------To lose on account of foolish behavior 12.At sea ----------------------------------Confused or lost 13.Behind one’s back ---------------------In the absence of 14.To call a spade a spade ---------------To be frank and truthful 15.To break the ice ----------------------To break the silence 16.To bell the cat -------------------------To face the risk 17.A cat and dog life ---------------------To lead a life full of quarrels 18.A cold fish -----------------------------A person devoid of emotions 19.To cross the Rubicon ----------------To take a decisive step 20.Double-dealing----------------------Deceiving 21.To die hard --------------------------Change with great difficulty 22.To eat humble pie --------------------To apologise in a humble manner 23.To fight a losing battle --------------------Struggle without hope of success 24.A deadlock ----------------------------------A position when no progress can be made 25.A daredevil ------------------------------A person who does not care for any consequences 26.Once in a blue moon --------------------Very rarely 27.At a premium -------------------------------Difficult to get or obtain 28.To play the game ----------------------------To act honestly 29.To die in harness -------------------------------To work till the last day of one’s life 30.To plough a lonely furrow ----------------To work without help or support 31.Lock, stock and barrel ---------------------Completely 32.The long and the short ---------------------The main point 33.Bring to light -----------------------------------Disclose 34.The bottom line ------------------------------The final criteria 35.A cock and bull story ---------------------------------An improbable excuse 36.To kick one’s heels ---------------------------------To wait with nothing to do 37.Rain cats and dogs ----------------------------------Rain heavily 38.A hard nut to crack -------------------------------------A difficult problem 39.In high spirits -----------------------------------------------Very happy 40.Like a fish out of water ---------------------------------------In a strange situation 41.Smell a rat --------------------------------Suspect something foul 42.Read between the lines -----------------------Understand the hidden meaning 43.Tooth and nail -----------------------------With all one’s power 44.Spread like wild fire -------------------------------Spread quickly 45.Hit the nail on the head --------------------------Do or say the exact thing 46.Burn the midnight oil --------------------------Work or study hard 47.Under his thumb -----------------------------Under his control 48.With a high hand -------------------Oppressively 49. Gain ground -------------------------Become popular 50.By leaps and bounds --------------------Rapidly 51.Make off with ------------------------to run away with 52.Pass away ----------------------------------to die 53.To cry for the moon ---------------------Ask for the impossible 54.To make a pig of oneself ---------------------To over-eat 55.Donkey’s years ------------------------------A very long time 56.To pull one’s leg ------------------------------to joke; tease someone 57.To keep one’s fingers crossed ------------------To hope fervently 58.To call in question -----------------------------To disprove or doubt 59.To talk through one’s hat ---------------------------To talk ignorantly 60.To make up one’s mind -----------------------To decide 61.Hard and fast rules -----------------------------Rigid rules 62.To make one’s mouth water -----------------------To stimulate one’s appetite 63.By word of mouth ----------------------------------By spoken message 64.To get the better of someone -------------------To take advantage of someone 65.To rub shoulders ---------------------------To come into close contact 66.A snake in the grass -----------------------A hidden enemy 67.Between the devil and the deep blue sea -----------Between two dangers 68.Chew the cud -----------------------To discuss matters in a ponderous manner, especially reminiscing 69.To kill two birds with one stone ----------------To achieve two results with one effort 70.A close shave ---------------------A narrow escape 71.Chip off the old block -------------------------As good as one’s father 72.To pull a long face -----------------------------To look sad 73.Above board ---------------------------------Open and honest 74.To turn a deaf ear -----------------------------To ignore 75.To turn the tables -------------------------------To reverse the situation 76.To call someone names -------------------------To abuse someone 77.Above board --------------------------------Honest and open 78.At arms length -------------------------To keep at a distance 79.At the eleventh hour ----------------------At the last moment 80.An apple of discord -----------------------A cause of quarrel 81.To burn one’s boats --------------------Go back on a decision 82.To build castles in the air --------------------Make imaginary schemes 83.A burning question -------------------------An important topic 84.A brown study ---------------------------------Dreaming 85.Sitting on the fence ------------------------------Hesitate between two decisions |
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