Idioms, Phrases & Common Confusables
Subject: General English (सामान्य अंग्रेजी)
Frequently tested English idioms, proverbs, collocations and commonly confused homophones.
Sample Practice Questions
Question 1: What does the idiom 'Once in a blue moon' mean?
- Very rarely / Almost never
- Every night during a full moon
- Frequently and regularly
- At unpredictable dawn hours
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Explanation: 'Once in a blue moon' refers to an event that occurs very infrequently.
Question 2: What is the meaning of the idiom 'To leave no stone unturned'?
- To make every possible effort to achieve an objective
- To collect different varieties of stones
- To construct a stone building
- To give up midway
- Question unattempted / अनुत्तरित प्रश्न
Explanation: 'To leave no stone unturned' means to do everything possible and explore every avenue to attain a goal.
Question 3: What is the meaning of the idiom 'To burn the midnight oil'?
- To work or study late into the night
- To waste kerosene oil carelessly
- To cause a fire hazard in the house
- To wake up very early before sunrise
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Explanation: 'To burn the midnight oil' means to read, study, or work hard late into the night.
Question 4: What does the idiom 'A piece of cake' signify?
- Something very easy and simple to accomplish
- A delicious dessert served at a party
- An extremely difficult and risky challenge
- A financial burden
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Explanation: 'A piece of cake' is a common idiom meaning an easily accomplished task or an effortless achievement.
Question 5: What does the idiom 'Spill the beans' mean?
- To reveal a secret prematurely
- To drop grains on the floor
- To cook food carelessly
- To keep confidential files safe
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Explanation: 'To spill the beans' is an idiom meaning to disclose secret or confidential information, often unintentionally.
Question 6: What is the meaning of 'To call it a day'?
- To stop working on something for the rest of the day
- To invite friends over during daytime
- To name a calendar date
- To start working overtime
- Question unattempted / अनुत्तरित प्रश्न
Explanation: 'To call it a day' means to decide to finish working for the rest of that day.