A Short Notes on Idioms Phrases (Part 1) for SSC CGL,SSC CHSL,RRB,UPSC,PSC
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Today a short notes on English(Idioms & Phrases) have been given for the upcoming exams like SSC CGL,CHSL,RRB,UPSC,PSC and other central or state exams.Follow our notes and quiz on regular basis that will help you to enrich your Gk stock.The topic of the day is Various points on Idioms and Phrases.So let's start-
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1. At one's wit's end ( perplexed )- Sohan was at his wit's end to find that his younger brother has taken poison.
2. At one's fingertips ( complete knowledge ) - All the rules of synthesis are at his fingertips.
3. At the spur of the moment (without delay) - In an interview we must reply at the spur of the moment.
4. All in all (most important) - As he was the only son in a big family,he was all in all in his home.
5. At close quarters (close examinations) - Many of my friends proved selfish at close quarters.
6. Apple-pie order (in perfect order) - On the eve of inspection everything was kept in apple-pie order.
7. Above board (honest and straightforward) - He is known for his above board conduct.
8. Above all (before everything else) - Above all ,he is blunt and dare devil.
9. As fit as a fiddle (strong and healthy) - He has recovered from illness and now he is as fit as a fiddle.
10. At random (aimlessly) - The militants fired at random killing a lot of innocent persons.
11. At a loose end (unoccupied,idle) - Now a days he is at a loose end because he was wound up his business.
12. At logger heads (to be at strife) - The partners of our firm are at logger heads these days.
13. At odds (in dispute) - The members of the group were at odds over the selection procedure.
14. An apple of discord (cause of quarrel) - Ancestral property is an apple of discord between two sisters.
15. At cross purposes (have conflicting intentions) - How can there be peace in their family when husband and wife are at cross purpose.
16. After one's own heart (to one's liking) - When Deepa met a man after her own heart,she got married to him.
17. At the bottom of (to be mainly responsible for) - It was found late that Shanu was at the bottom of the whole trouble.
18. At a loss (to be unable to decide) - I am at a loss to know what I do.
19. At dragger's drawn (to have bitter enmity) - The quarrel between the two brothers has grown more bitter now and they are at dragger's drawn.
20. At large ( abscond,to keep unchained ) - People keep their dogs at large at night.
21. At sea (applied to a person confused) - My sister is quite at sea in maths,she cannot solve a single problem.
22. Add fuel to the flame or fire (to make matter worse) - The attempt to suppress the agitation of the strikes only added fuel to the flame.
23. At sixes and sevens ( in disorder ) - There was a robbery in our neighbourhood last night and when I entered the house to inquire,everything was at sixes and sevens.
24. Assume airs (to pretend superiority) - The rich are in the habit of assuming airs in the presence of their poor relations.
25. Argus eyed (careful,observant) - As a politician,he is Argus eyed and never overlooks even a small matter.
26. At a stone's throw (very close) - My friend's house is at a stone's throw from mine.
Today a short note on English ( Idioms and Phrases ) has been given.Hope you would like it and it will help you to score well in Competitive exams. Visit our site daily for notes and Quizzes.
Thank you.
Hello Readers,welcome to Job Guide,A friendly website that you need most in competitive field.Job guide will guide through the path of your struggle to get a Govt. Job.
Today a short notes on English(Idioms & Phrases) have been given for the upcoming exams like SSC CGL,CHSL,RRB,UPSC,PSC and other central or state exams.Follow our notes and quiz on regular basis that will help you to enrich your Gk stock.The topic of the day is Various points on Idioms and Phrases.So let's start-
Idioms and Phrases
A
1. At one's wit's end ( perplexed )- Sohan was at his wit's end to find that his younger brother has taken poison.
2. At one's fingertips ( complete knowledge ) - All the rules of synthesis are at his fingertips.
3. At the spur of the moment (without delay) - In an interview we must reply at the spur of the moment.
4. All in all (most important) - As he was the only son in a big family,he was all in all in his home.
5. At close quarters (close examinations) - Many of my friends proved selfish at close quarters.
6. Apple-pie order (in perfect order) - On the eve of inspection everything was kept in apple-pie order.
7. Above board (honest and straightforward) - He is known for his above board conduct.
8. Above all (before everything else) - Above all ,he is blunt and dare devil.
9. As fit as a fiddle (strong and healthy) - He has recovered from illness and now he is as fit as a fiddle.
10. At random (aimlessly) - The militants fired at random killing a lot of innocent persons.
11. At a loose end (unoccupied,idle) - Now a days he is at a loose end because he was wound up his business.
12. At logger heads (to be at strife) - The partners of our firm are at logger heads these days.
13. At odds (in dispute) - The members of the group were at odds over the selection procedure.
14. An apple of discord (cause of quarrel) - Ancestral property is an apple of discord between two sisters.
15. At cross purposes (have conflicting intentions) - How can there be peace in their family when husband and wife are at cross purpose.
16. After one's own heart (to one's liking) - When Deepa met a man after her own heart,she got married to him.
17. At the bottom of (to be mainly responsible for) - It was found late that Shanu was at the bottom of the whole trouble.
18. At a loss (to be unable to decide) - I am at a loss to know what I do.
19. At dragger's drawn (to have bitter enmity) - The quarrel between the two brothers has grown more bitter now and they are at dragger's drawn.
20. At large ( abscond,to keep unchained ) - People keep their dogs at large at night.
21. At sea (applied to a person confused) - My sister is quite at sea in maths,she cannot solve a single problem.
22. Add fuel to the flame or fire (to make matter worse) - The attempt to suppress the agitation of the strikes only added fuel to the flame.
23. At sixes and sevens ( in disorder ) - There was a robbery in our neighbourhood last night and when I entered the house to inquire,everything was at sixes and sevens.
24. Assume airs (to pretend superiority) - The rich are in the habit of assuming airs in the presence of their poor relations.
25. Argus eyed (careful,observant) - As a politician,he is Argus eyed and never overlooks even a small matter.
26. At a stone's throw (very close) - My friend's house is at a stone's throw from mine.
Today a short note on English ( Idioms and Phrases ) has been given.Hope you would like it and it will help you to score well in Competitive exams. Visit our site daily for notes and Quizzes.
Thank you.
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