Idioms and Phrases (CDS-Solved Paper)

Total Questions: 45

1. Choose the response (a), (b), (c) or (d) which is the most appropriate meaning. [Evening Shift-2019 (II)]

Dirt cheap

Correct Answer: (a) Extremely cheap
Solution:

Idiom ‘Dirt cheap’ means ‘very inexpensive’. So, option (a) ‘extremely cheap’ express its correct meaning.

2. A shrinking violet [Evening Shift-2019 (II)]

Correct Answer: (b) A shy person
Solution:

Idiom ‘A shrinking violet’ means ‘an extremely shy person’. So, option (b) ‘a shy person’ express its correct meaning.

3. Gordian knot [Evening Shift-2019 (II)]

Correct Answer: (b) A difficult problem
Solution:

Idiom ‘Gordian knot’ means ‘an extremely difficult problem’. So, option (b) express the correct meaning of given idiom.

4. Fall in a heap [Evening Shift-2019 (II)]

Correct Answer: (c) To lose control of one’s own feelings
Solution:

The idiom ‘Fall in a heap’ means ‘to lose control of one’s own feelings’. So, option (c) express the correct meaning of given idiom.

5. Have a conniption fit [Evening Shift-2019 (II)]

Correct Answer: (a) To be very angry
Solution:

The idiom ‘Have a conniption fit’ means ‘to become unreasonably angry or upset’. So, option (a) express the correct meaning of given idiom.

6. Be in seventh heaven [Evening Shift-2019 (II)]

Correct Answer: (a) To be extremely happy
Solution:

The idiom ‘Be in seventh heaven’ means ‘to be extremely happy’. So, option (a) is the correct answer of given idioms.

7. Hand in glove [Evening Shift-2019 (II)]

Correct Answer: (b) Working together
Solution:

The idiom ‘Hand in glove’ means ‘working together’. So, option (b) express the correct meaning of given idiom.

8. Nip in the bud [Evening Shift-2019 (II)]

Correct Answer: (a) Prevent a small problem before it becomes severe
Solution:

The idiom ‘Nip in the bud’ means ‘prevent a small problem before it becomes severe’. So, option (a) express the correct meaning of given idiom.

9. Like a shag on a rock [Evening Shift-2019 (II)]

Correct Answer: (a) Completely alone
Solution:

Idiom ‘Like a shag on a rock’ means ‘completely alone or isolated’. So, option (a) express the correct meaning of given idiom.

10. A pearl of wisdom [Evening Shift-2019 (II)]

Correct Answer: (d) An important piece of advice
Solution:

Idiom ‘A pearl of wisdom’ means ‘an important piece of advice’. So, option (d) is the correct choice.