Idioms and Phrases Expected Questions for SSC CGL Tier 2 Exam

Idioms and Phrases for SSC CGL Exam: Idioms and Phrases are interesting and easy topics from the English Language section. Candidates can expect at least 1-3 questions at the Easy to Moderate level. In this blog, we have provided the Idioms and Phrases Expected Questions for SSC CGL Tier 2 Exam with their solutions. Also, we have provided the basic concept of the Idioms and Phrases including some idioms and phrases for the SSC CGL exam. Candidates are advised to first understand the Idioms and Phrases then learn some basic idioms and phrases and solve the questions provided in this blog.

Concept of Idioms and Phrases

Idioms: Idioms are a group of words or phrases where the meaning of those words is not literally related to the actual words. For example:- If we say “break the ice” it doesn’t mean to break the ice in reality it means to start the conversation to make people comfortable.

Phrases: A small group of words that are fixed or written together as a conceptual unit to form a component of a clause. For example, “in a nutshell” means to explain something briefly or summarize it.

Common Idioms and Phrases for SSC CGL:

1. Break the ice: To start a conversation or make people feel comfortable.
2. Burn the midnight oil: To work late into the night.
3. Cry over spilt milk: To regret something that can’t be undone.
4. Cut corners: To do something in the easiest, often lowest-quality, way.
5. In a nutshell: To summarize something in a few words.
6. Kill two birds with one stone: To achieve two things with one action.
7. A blessing in disguise: Something that seems bad but turns out to be good.
8. Hit the nail on the head: To describe exactly what is happening or what’s the problem.
9. A penny for your thoughts: Asking someone what they are thinking.
10. At the drop of a hat: To do something immediately, without hesitation.

Tip: You are advised to make a notebook and daily write down at least 5-10 idioms and phrases in it. Daily learn at least 10-20 new words. Understand the context of the words and use flashcards to memorize them quickly.

Most Expected Questions & Answer PDF for Idioms and Phrases

Direction (Q1.): Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Drop the ball

(1) to let go of a grudge
(2) to make a mistake
(3) to lower one’s expectations
(4) to relax and have a good time

Direction (Q2.): Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Get one’s ducks in a row

(1) to achieve one’s goals
(2) to make everyone happy
(3) to follow all the rules
(4) to get everything organized

Direction (Qs. 3-5): Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Question 3.

To bell the cat

(1) To make known
(2) to complete an easy task
(3) to face the risk
(4) to reveal a secret

Question 4

A thorn in the flesh

(1) a minor problem
(2) a constant source of annoyance
(3) in a strange situation
(4) at the last moment

Question 5

Burn the midnight oil

(1) without any effort
(2) in an extreme state of poverty
(3) to finish one’s savings
(4) to work or study hard

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