Idioms & Phrases

Asked in various SSC exams.

Useful for CGL T-1 & T-2, CPO Pre and Mains, CHSL, etc.

We have compiled Idioms & Phrases asked in various exams held by SSC.

This is Part 1 of the entire list.

1. A white elephant – Costly or troublesome possession (SO(Audit), 2001)
2. A wild goose chase – Futile search (SO(Audit), 2001)
3. All at sea – Puzzled (SO(Audit), 1997)
4. By fits and start – Irregularly (SO(Audit), 1997)
5. Does not hold water – Cannot be believed (SO(Audit), 2001)
6. Enough rope – Enough freedom for action (SO(Audit), 1997)
7. Green thumb – To have a natural interest (SO(Audit), 2001)
8. Face the music – Get reprimanded (SO(Audit), 1997)
9. Fair and square – Honest (SO(Audit), 2001)
10. Fell foul of – Got into trouble with (SO(Audit), 1997)
11. Flogging a dead horse – Wasting time in useless effort (SO(Audit), 1997)
12. In a tight corner – In a difficult situation (SO(Audit), 2001)
13. On the cuff – On credit (SO(Audit), 2001)
14. Out and out – Totally (SO(Audit), 2001)
15. Look down upon – Hate intensely (SO(Audit), 1997)
16. No love lost between – Not on good terms (SO(Audit), 2001)
17. Played havoc – Caused destruction (SO(Audit), 2001)
18. Sweeping Statement – Thoughtless statement (SO(Audit), 1997)
19. Token strike – Short strike held as warning (SO(Audit), 1997)
20. Under a cloud – Under suspicion (SO(Audit), 1997)