Idioms & Praises

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• Idiom: Square peg in a round hole

• Exam Name & Year: SSC CGL 2019

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• Synonym with Hindi Meaning: Misfit (अनुपयुक्त व्यक्ति)

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Question (Mock Style):

Select the most appropriate meaning of the following idiom:

"To bring to light"

(A) To engage in conversation
(B) To lighten
(C) To disclose
(D) To disengage

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Answer: (C) To disclose

Explanation:

• The idiom "to bring to light" means to reveal or disclose something that was previously unknown or hidden.

• Example: The journalist's investigation brought to light several cases of corruption.

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Q. Choose the correct meaning of the idiom "Bang for the buck".

a) A sorrowful heart
b) More value for money
c) Dash against something
d) Less value for money

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Answer:

Correct Option: (b) More value for money

Explanation:

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Idiom: To the nines

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Correct Option:

✅ (b) To perfection

Explanation:

The idiom "to the nines" means to the highest degree or to perfection. It is often used in contexts like dressing or decorating, meaning something is done in an extremely stylish or perfect manner.

Example Usage:

• She was dressed to the nines for the wedding. (Meaning: She was dressed very elegantly or perfectly.)

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Idiom: To fight shy of

Exam Name & Year:

SSC CGL 2017

SSC CHSL 2019

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Synonym with Hindi Meaning:

To try to avoid something (किसी चीज़ से बचने की कोशिश करना)

Example Sentence:

"He fought shy of making any promises he couldn’t keep." (उन्होंने ऐसे वादे करने से बचने की कोशिश की जो वह निभा नहीं सकते थे।)

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Idiom: "Get one's dander up"

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Meaning: To become angry or agitated.

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Idiom: "To put someone's back up"

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Meaning: To irritate or annoy someone.

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Idiom: "Hobson’s Choice"

Exam Name & Year: SSC CGL 2019

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Synonym : No real choice

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Idiom: "Throw down the gauntlet"

Exam Name & Year: SSC CHSL 2018

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Synonym with Hindi Meaning: To challenge someone

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Idiom: "Toe the line"

Exam Name & Year: SSC CPO 2020

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Synonym : To follow the rules