Pinnacle Idioms and Phrases

110 Most Repeated Idioms by TCS

S.No. Idioms Meaning Repetition of Idioms Exam wise

1. Once in a blue moon Rarely - कभी-कभार 8 CHSL 2022 TIER 1, CPO 2022 TIER 1, MTS
2021, CHSL 2021 Tier I, GD CONSTABLE
2021, CGL 2019 Tier II, CPO 2018 Tier II,
STENOGRAPHER 2018

2. Once in a blue moon Things which happen very rarely - (ब त दु लभ होना ) 8 CHSL 2022 TIER 1, CPO 2022 TIER 1, MTS
2021, CHSL 2021 Tier I, GD CONSTABLE
2021, CGL 2019 Tier II, CPO 2018 Tier II,
STENOGRAPHER 2018

3. A snake in the grass A deceitful person - कपटी 7 CGL 2022 Tier 2, CHSL 2021 Tier I, CGL
2021 Tier I, CGL 2019 TIER 1, CPO 2020
TIER 1, CPO 2020 Tier 2 , GD CONSTABLE
- 2022

4. Spill the beans To leak the secret - ( कोई गोपनीय बात जािहर कर दे ना) 7 GD CONSTABLE - 2022, CPO 2022 TIER 1,
MTS 2021,GD 21, CGL 19,MTS 19, CHSL 18

5. Raining cats and dogs Raining very heavily - ब त भारी बा रश 6 MTS 2020 Tier I, MTS 2019 TIER 1, SEL 9
HIGHER SECONDARY LEVEL, MTS 2021 ,
GD CONSTABLE - 2022, GD 21

6. With a pinch of salt Doubt the truth or value of something - िकसी चीज की 5 CHSL 2021 Tier I, CHSL 2019 TIER 1,
स ाई या मू पर संदेह करना SELECTION POST PHASE 8 ,
STENOGRAPHER 2018, CGL 2022 Tier 2

7. Piece of cake Something which is very simple - कुछ ऐसा जो ब त ही 5 Selection Post (X) , CHSL 2021 Tier I, CHSL
सरल है 2019 TIER 1, HIGHER SECONDARY LEVEL,
STENOGRAPHER 2017

8. Blessing in disguise Event that seemed bad at first but resulted in 7 CHSL 2022 TIER 1, Selection Post (X) ,
something good later - आर म कोई घटना बुरी लगे और SELECTION POST PHASE 7
MATRICULATION LEVEL ,
बाद म अ ी
STENOGRAPHER 2019, GD Constable 2021,
SEL 8

9. To get out of hand To become uncontrollable - (बेकाबू होना) 3 CGL 18 , GD 21 , SEL 9

10. See eye to eye Agree with each other - (सहमत होना) 5 CGL 19, CGL (II) 18, MTS 20, SEL 8, STENO
18

11. Sailing in the same boat Being in the same difficult situation - (एक जैसी 5 CGL(II) 18 , MTS 19 , GD 21, STENO 20
प र थित म होना) ,STENO 17,

12. To take the bull by the To face danger boldly - (मुसीबत का डटकर सामना करना) 5 CHSL 18 , CGL 19 , CPO 18,MTS 19, GD 21
horns

13. Hit the sack Go to bed - ( सो जाना) 5 CHSL 2021 Tier I, GD Constable 2021 , CPO
2018 Tier II, GD CONSTABLE - 2022,
STENOGRAPHER 2022

14. Give someone the cold Deliberately ignore someone - (िकसी को नजरअंदाज 5 CGL 18, CPO 18,MTS 19, SEL 9, STENO 18
shoulder करना)

15. Face the music To face the unpleasant consequences of one's 5 GD CONSTABLE - 2022, CGL 2022 TIER 1,
CPO 2018 Tier II, CPO 2018 TIER I,CHSL
actions - काय के अि य प रणामों का सामना करना
2018

16. Bury the hatchet To end a quarrel - झगड़ा ख करना 6 CGL 2021 Tier 2, GD CONSTABLE - 2022,
CGL 2018 TIER I, CGL 2021 Tier I, CPO 18 ,
STENO 20

17. Miss the boat Fail to take advantage of an opportunity - अवसर का 4 CGL 2020 Tier 2, MTS 2019 TIER 1, CPO
लाभ उठाने म िवफल 2018 TIER I, GD CONSTABLE - 2022,

18. Chip off the old block A person who is similar in behaviour or actions to 4 CPO 2022 TIER 1, CHSL 2021 TIER 1,
his/her parents. - एक जो वहार या काय म अपने STENOGRAPHER 2019, CGL 2022 Tier 2
माता-िपता के समान है ।

19. In black and white In writing - िल खत पम 4 CHSL 2022 TIER 1, CGL 2022 TIER 1, MTS
2021, CGL 2018 TIER I

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20. To look like a fish out of Uncomfortable and restless. - जो आरामदायक ना हो - 6 CHSL 2021 Tier I, CGL 2019 Tier II, CPO
water एक मु ल प र थित म होना 2018 TIER I, CHSL 2022 TIER 1, CGL 2018,
CPO 19

21. To have the gift of the gab Speak very well - (बिढ़या बोलने की कला होना) 4 CPO 18, CHSL 18,GD 21 ,STENO 18

22. To turn a deaf ear Neglected - (नजरअंदाज करना) 4 CGL 18, CHSL 19,CGL 20 , CPO 18

23. Through thick and thin Support under all circumstance - (हर प र थित म 4 CGL 18, CPO 19, CPO 20, CPO(II) 18
समथन दे ना)

24. Make a beeline for To move directly towards something - (िकसी चीज़ की 3 CPO 19, CHSL 19, STENO 20
ओर बढना )

25. Hit the nail on the head Do or say something exactly right - (सही जगह हार 4 CPO 18, CPO 18, STENO 20, STENO 17
करना )

26. Make both ends meet Manage expenses with just enough funds - ( इतना 4 CGL 19, SEL 8, STENO 19, STENO 18
कमाना िक गुजर बसर हो सके )

27. Pull yourself together Calm down - शां त होना 3 GD CONSTABLE - 2022, MTS 2019 TIER 1,
CGL 2018 TIER I

28. Back to square one Having to start all over again - सब कुछ िफर से शु 4 GD CONSTABLE - 2022, CGL 2019 TIER 1,
करना है STENOGRAPHER 2017,CGL 2018

29. Keep an eye on Observe continually and carefully - लगातार और ान से 3 GD CONSTABLE - 2022, CHSL 2022 TIER
दे खना 1, MTS 2021

30. Be an open book To be easy to understand - समझने म आसान होना 3 STENOGRAPHER 2017, CGL 2022 Tier 2,
GD CONSTABLE - 2022

31. To grease the palm To bribe someone - िकसी को र त दे ना 3 CHSL 2018 , GD CONSTABLE - 2022,
STENOGRAPHER 2017

32. By hook or by crook By one or the other means - िकसी न िकसी मा म से 3 STENOGRAPHER 2019, CPO 2022 TIER 1,
GD CONSTABLE - 2022

33. An axe to grind Personal and selfish reason - एक ाथ उ े या 3 CGL 2020 Tier 2, GD CONSTABLE - 2022,
मकसद MTS 2021

34. To steal someone’s To win praise for oneself by pre-empting someone 3 CGL 2022 Tier 2, GD CONSTABLE - 2022,
thunder else's attempt to impress. - ादा खयाती िमलना CPO 2019 TIER 1

35. A bed of rose An easy and happy situation - फूलों की सेज - ब त 3 CGL 2019 TIER 1, CPO 2019 TIER 1, GD
आरामदायक िजंदगी CONSTABLE - 2022

36. To lose one's head To lose one's self-control - अपना आपा खो दे ना 3 CHSL 2022 TIER 1, GD CONSTABLE 2021,
MTS 2019 TIER 1

37. Wear your heart on your To show your true emotions - अपनी स ी भावनाओं को 3 CGL 2020 Tier 2, CHSL 2022 TIER 1, GD
sleeve िदखाना CONSTABLE - 2022

38. Water under the bridge Anything from the past that isn’t significant or 3 CGL 2022 Tier 2, CHSL 2022 TIER 1, MTS
important anymore - अतीत से कुछ भी जो अब मह पूण 2021
नहीं है ।

39. Bolt from the blue A sudden calamity - (एक ऐसी आपदा िजसकी आपने 3 CGL 18, CPO 18 , MTS 19
उ ीद नहीं की थी )

40. To end in a smoke End without any practical result - (कोई प रणाम न दे ना) 3 MTS 19, STENO 18,CGL 18

41. Feather one’s own nest To profit in a dishonest way - ( यं के िनजी िहत के िलए 3 CGL 18 , CPO 18, CHSL 18
काम करना)

42. All ears Very attentive - (सुनने को आतुर) 3 CGL 18 , MTS 20 , SEL 9

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43. Cry over spilt milk To complain about a loss from the past - (िकसी चीज 3 CGL(II) 19 , MTS 19 , STENO 19
पर थ म पछताना )

44. Cost an arm and a leg Very expensive - ( बेहद महं गा) 8 CGL 18, CHSL 19, SEL 8, GD CONSTABLE -
2022, CGL 2019 Tier II, CGL 2018 TIER I,
SELECTION POST PHASE 7, CHSL 2021
Tier I

45. Fit as a fiddle Healthy and strong - ( थ होना) 4 CHSL 19, MTS 19 , MTS 20, GD
CONSTABLE - 2022 ,

46. Spick and span Very neat and clean - (ब त साफ और ) 3 GD 21, GD 21, SEL 8

47. Out of the woods Out of danger - (खतरे से बाहर) 4 CGL 18, CGL 18, MTS 20, GD 22

48. Far and wide In all directions - (सभी िदशाओं म) 3 CGL 19 , GD 21, STENO 17

49. A needle in a haystack Doing something impossible - (कुछ असंभव करने का 3 CPO 19, CHSL 19, MTS 19
यास करना)

50. A Hard nut to crack A difficult problem - (कोई ऐसी सम ा िजसका समाधान 3 CGL 19, CPO 20, STENO 18
करना मु ल हो)

51. A dime a dozen Very common and of no particular value. - (सामा 3 CHSL 19, GD 21, SEL 9
मह की व ु)

52. A piece of cake Something that is very easy - ( ब त आसान काम) 3 CHSL 19, MTS 20, SEL 9

53. Carry the day Win a victory - ( िवजयी होना) 3 CGL 19, CPO 19 , GD 21

54. Left in the lurch To be deserted when one is in trouble - (िकसी को 3 CGL 19, CHSL 19, CPO 19
मुसीबत म छोड़ दे ना)

55. Actions speak louder than Actions reveal the real personality of a person than 3 CGL 18, CHSL 19, SEL 8
words what he speak - (करनी कथनी से ादा मह पूण है )

56. Penny wise and pound Careful in trivial matters but wasteful in large - छोटी 2 CHSL 2022 TIER 1, GD CONSTABLE - 2022
foolish रकम के बारे म सावधान होना लेिकन बड़ी रकम के बारे म नहीं

57. A herculean task A tough job - एक किठन काम 2 CGL 2022 Tier 2, MTS 2020 Tier I

58. In the doldrums In low spirits and despair - कम उ ाह और िनराशा म 1 GD CONSTABLE - 2022

59. Grease someone’s palm To bribe one discreetly - चुपके से र त दे ना 2 GD CONSTABLE - 2022, CHSL 2021 Tier I

60. Throw caution to the wind Ignore the risk - जो खम या नकारा क प रणामों की िचंता 2 CPO 2022 TIER 1, GD CONSTABLE - 2022
िकए िबना कुछ करना

61. Beside oneself Feeling overwhelming fear or worry - अ िधक भय या 2 GD CONSTABLE - 2022, CPO 2022 TIER 1
िचंता महसूस करना

62. On the ball To be alert. - चौक ा होना 2 CGL 2022 TIER 1, GD CONSTABLE - 2022

63. In the blink of an eye Within a very short period of time. - पलक झपकते ही 2 CHSL 2019 TIER 1, GD CONSTABLE - 2022

64. Bite off more than you can Take on more work than you can handle - अपनी मता 2 HIGHER SECONDARY LEVEL, GD
से अिधक काय करने का यास करना CONSTABLE - 2022
chew

65. Lose your marbles To go Insane - पागल हो जाना 2 CGL 2022 TIER 1, GD CONSTABLE - 2022

66. Hang in there Don’t give up - िह त न हारना 2 CGL 2022 Tier 2, CPO 2022 TIER 1

67. Blow one’s own trumpet To praise oneself - खुद की तारीफ करना 2 GD CONSTABLE - 2022, CGL 2019 Tier II

68. Wild goose chase Futile search - थ खोज 2 GD CONSTABLE - 2022, CPO 2022 TIER 1

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69. A flash in the pan An early promise that fails to materialize - एक ऐसा 2 GD CONSTABLE - 2022, CPO 2018 TIER I
वादा जो िनभाया नहीं गया

70. Bag and baggage With all belongings - सारे सामान के साथ 2 GD CONSTABLE - 2022, CGL 2022 TIER 1

71. Achilles’ Heel Vulnerable point - कमजोर मु ा 2 STENOGRAPHER 2019, CHSL 2022 TIER 1

72. Running around in circles To be very active but with few results - ब त सि य होना 2 CHSL 2021 Tier I, CGL 2022 Tier 2
लेिकन प रणाम कम

73. The whys and wherefores Minute observation - सू अवलोकन 2 CHSL 2022 TIER 1, CGL 2022 Tier 2

74. Get into hot water To get into trouble - परे शानी म पड़ना 2 STENOGRAPHER 2022, CHSL 2022 TIER 1

75. In the flesh In bodily form - सा ात् पम 2 CHSL 2022 TIER 1, GD CONSTABLE - 2022

76. A bolt from the blue Unexpected and surprising event - अ ािशत और 2 MTS 2020 Tier I, CHSL 2022 TIER 1
आ यजनक घटना

77. To give cold shoulder Ignore or show indifference - ान न दे ना - नजरअंदाज 2 CPO 2018 TIER I, CHSL 2022 TIER 1
करना

78. A sea change A radical change - ब त जबरद बदलाव 2 CPO 2018 TIER I, CHSL 2022 TIER 1

79. All and sundry Everyone without distinction - िबना भेद के सभी 2 CHSL 2022 TIER 1, GD CONSTABLE 2021

80. Green light Got permission to go ahead with something - हरी ब ी 2 CPO 2019 TIER 1, CHSL 2022 TIER 1
- आगे बढ़ने की अनुमित दे ना

81. To meet one’s waterloo To be badly defeated in a contest. 2 CGL 2020 Tier 2, CHSL 2022 TIER 1

82. A slap on the wrist A very mild punishment. - एक ब त ही ह ी सजा। 2 CHSL 2022 TIER 1, CPO 2022 TIER 1

83. Keep body and soul Stay alive during hard times - किठन समय म जीिवत रहना 2 CHSL 2022 TIER 1, MTS 2021
together

84. In a nutshell Express very briefly - (संि म बताना ) 2 CHSL 18 , CPO 18

85. Blow one’s own trumpet To boast about their achievements - (खुद की तारीफ़ 2 CGL 19(I) , CGL 19(II)
करना)

86. To flog a dead horse Waste energy on an unalterable situation - (बेकार की 2 CGL 19(I), MTS 19
कोिशश करना)

87. Throw in the towel To admit defeat or failure - (हार मारना) 2 CPO 18 , MTS 18

88. Hold your horses Be patient - (धैय रखना) 2 GD 2021, SEL 9 2021

89. Take heart To take courage or to feel encouraged - ( ो ािहत 2 CPO 19 , CPO 18
महसूस करना)

90. Bed of roses An easy, comfortable situation. - (ब त आरामदायक 2 CPO 19 , CGL 19

िजंदगी)

91. The apple of one’s eye A person who is very dear - (एक जो ब त ि य है ) 2 CGL(II) 19 , MTS 20

92. Pain in the neck Someone or something that is very annoying - (क द 3 CHSL 18, GD 21, SEL 9
व ु अथवा )

93. To take pains To make efforts - ( यास करना) 2 GD 21, SEL 9

94. Beat around the bush Avoid the topic - (िकसी िवषय पर बात करने से बचना ) 3 CPO 18, MTS 20 , SEL 8

95. Sell like hot cakes To sell quickly - (ब त तेज़ी से बेचना ) 3 CGL 18, MTS 20, SEL 7

96. Alive and kicking Healthy and doing well - ( थ और अ ा) 2 MTS 20, GD 21

97. Couch potato A person who watches too much television - (एक ऐसा 4 CGL 18, CPO 18, CHSL 19, SEL 9
जो बेहद आलसी हो सोफे पर पड़ा रहे और टीवी दे ख)

98. Be on cloud nine To be in a state of extreme happiness - ( बेहद खुशी की 2 MTS 19 , GD 21

अव था)

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99. Apple of discord Reason for Quarrel - (िववाद का कारण) 2 CPO(II) 18 , CPO 20

100. Chill out To calm down - ( शां त हो जाना) 2 CHSL 19, STENO 20

101. Donkey’s years A long time - (एक ल ा समय) 2 STENO 17, CPO 18

102. Break the ice Start a conversation - ( बातचीत शु कर) 2 STENO 18, GD 21

103. When pigs fly A time that will never come - (वह समय जो कभी नहीं 2 MTS 19, STENO 17
आएगा )

104. Come rain or shine Under any circumstances - (हर प र थित म ) 2 CPO 19, MTS 19

105. The sword of Damocles A constant threat - (लगातार मंडराता आ खतरा ) 2 CGL 18, CPO 20

106. Smell a rat Detected something wrong - (िकसी गलत चीज का पता 2 CGL 18, STENO 18
चलना)

107. Barking up the wrong tree Chasing a false trail - (एक झूठे िनशान का पीछा करना) 2 CHSL 18, STENO 18

108. Be an open book One about whom it is easy to know everything - ( खुली 2 STENO 17 , CHSL 18
िकताब)

109. Dark horse Someone who unexpectedly succeeds - (एक ऐसा 2 CPO 19, CPO 18
िजस से उ ीद नहीं की गई थी पर कामयाब हो जाए)

110. To lose one’s head To become upset or angry - (अपना आपा खो दे ना) 2 GD 21, MTS 19

NOTE- SEL- Includes Exam Selection Post Phase 6/7/8/9 Graduate level / High secondary level and Matriculation level

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59 New Idioms Asked by ‘TCS’

S.N. Idioms Meaning Exam Name

1. Scrape the barrel To be forced to use one’s last and weakest resource - िकसी SSC CGL 2023 TIER 1
के अंितम और सबसे कमजोर संसाधन का उपयोग करने के िलए
मजबूर होना

2. To prime the pump Encourage the growth or action of something - िकसी चीज़ की SSC CGL 2023 TIER 1
वृ या ि या को ो ािहत करना

3. Break sweat To use a lot of energy or effort - ब त अिधक ऊजा या यास का SSC MTS 2022 TIER 1
उपयोग करना

4. Go down like a lead balloon To be received badly by an audience - दशकों ारा बुरी तरह से SSC MTS 2022 TIER 1
ीकार िकया जाना

5. A broth of a boy a lively, energetic young person - ती और ऊजावान SSC MTS 2022 TIER 1

6. Hit the hay To go to bed - सो जाना SSC MTS 2022 TIER 1

7. Rust bucket A vehicle that is old or almost broken - एक वाहन, जो पुराना या SSC MTS 2022 TIER 1
लगभग टू ट चुका है

8. Queer somebody's pitch Upset someone's plans - िकसी की योजनाओं को िवफल करना SSC MTS 2022 TIER 1

9. Crossed the Rubicon Made an irreversible change, that will greatly impact his life SSC MTS 2022 TIER 1
- एक ऐसा बदलाव लाना, जो िकसी के जीवन पर ब त भाव
डालेगा और वािपस नहीं िकया जा सकता

10. The whys and wherefores Reasons - कारण या तक SSC CHSL 2022 TIER 1 ,
SSC GD 2022

11. Dead ringer An exact duplicate - एकदम ितिलिप SSC CHSL 2022 TIER 1

12. Be my guest Please do it - कृपया इसे कर SSC CHSL 2022 TIER 1

13. Ace in the hole A major advantage that one keeps hidden until an ideal SSC CHSL 2022 TIER 1
time. - एक बड़ा फायदा
जो एक का िनक समय तक िछपा रहता है ।

14. Good grief An expression of surprise or frustration - आ य या िनराशा की SSC CHSL 2022 TIER 1
अिभ

15. To breast the tape To win a race - दौड़ जीतने के िलए SSC CHSL 2022 TIER 1

16. To the manner born To do something as though it is coming naturally - कुछ ऐसा SSC CHSL 2022 TIER 1
करना जैसे िक वह ाभािवक प से आ रहा हो

17. Cast someone adrift To leave someone without any support or purpose - िबना SSC CHSL 2022 TIER 1
िकसी सहारे या उ े के िकसी को छोड़ना

18. A beast of burden An animal that carries luggage - एक जानवर जो सामान ढोता है SSC CHSL 2022 TIER 1

19. Neck of the woods Neighbourhood - अड़ोस-पड़ोस SSC CHSL 2022 TIER 1

20. Slack off To ease pressure on something - िकसी चीज पर दबाव कम SSC CHSL 2022 TIER 1
करने के िलए

21. Save your breath To make an effort that will be futile - ऐसा यास करना जो थ SSC CHSL 2022 TIER 1
होगा

22. A bite at the cherry An attempt or opportunity to do something - कुछ करने का SSC CHSL 2022 TIER 1
यास या अवसर

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23. The whole ball of wax Everything related to a particular situation; the whole thing. SSC CHSL 2022 TIER 1
- िकसी िवशेष थित से संबंिधत सब कुछ; पूरी बात

24. Pig in a poke Something that is bought without examining properly SSC CHSL 2022 TIER 1
- कोई ऐसी चीज जो िबना ठीक से जां चे-परखे खरीदी जाती हो

25. Over and above In addition to - के अलावा SSC CHSL 2022 TIER 1

26. Apropos of nothing Having no relevance to any previous discussion or situation SSC CHSL 2022 TIER 1
- िकसी भी िपछली चचा या थित के अनुकूल न होना

27. Penny wise and pound foolish Careless with large amounts, but not small - छोटी रकम के SSC CHSL 2022 TIER 1
बारे म सावधान रह लेिकन बड़ी रकम के बारे म नहीं।

28. Appeal to Caesar Appeal to the highest possible authority - उ तम संभव SSC CHSL 2022 TIER 1
अिधकारी से अपील करना

29. To take the veil To become a nun - तप न बनने के िलए SSC CHSL 2022 TIER 1

30. Reached fever pitch. To get so strong that one cannot control them - अ िधक SSC CGL 2022 TIER 1
उ ेजना की थित

31. Bob’s your uncle! It becomes easily and quickly achievable. - यह आसानी से और SSC CGL 2022 TIER 1
ज ी से ा करने यो हो जाता है ।

32. Elbow room Little freedom - थोड़ी आज़ादी GD 2022 , CPO 2019 TIER 1

33. Take something at face value Accept something as it looks without thinking about SSC CGL 2022 TIER 1
whether it might, in fact, not be quite what it appears
- िबना सोचे समझे ीकार करना

34. Down the tubes Failing completely - पूरी तरह िवफल। SSC CGL 2022 TIER 1

35. Nook and corner Everywhere or every place - हर जगह SSC CGL 2022 TIER 1

36. Went pear shaped Went terribly wrong - ब त गलत आ SSC CGL 2022 TIER 1

37. Rain on the new bride’s parade To spoil a moment - मह पूण ण खराब करना SSC CPO 2022 TIER 1

38. Beaming from ear to ear Smiling broadly - मु ु राना। SSC CPO 2022 TIER 1

39. Toffee - nosed A person who thinks he is of a high social class and looks SSC CPO 2022 TIER 1
down on people of lower class - अहं कारी

40. Left, right and centre Happening in a lot of places or to a lot of people - ब त तेज SSC CPO 2022 TIER 1
और अिनयंि त तरीके से।

41. Stave off Prevent or delay something bad or dangerous. - िकसी खराब SSC CGL 2021 Tier 2
या खतरनाक चीज को रोकना या दे री करना।

42. Have a whale of a time Have an exceptionally fun or exciting experience. SSC MTS 2021
- रोमां चक अनुभव।

43. Tickled pink Very pleased - ब त खुश SSC GD 2021

44. Wee hours of the day Dawn - भोर SSC GD 2021

45. Lap up Accept eagerly - उ ुकता से ीकार करना SSC GD 2021

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Pinnacle Idioms and Phrases

S.N. Idioms Meaning Exam Name

46. To have a yen for To have a very strong and continuous desire or craving for SSC GD 2021
something - लंत इ ा

47. Go bonkers Become crazy - पागल होना SSC MTS 2020

48. Lean and mean Ready and efficient - तैयार और कुशल SSC MTS 2020

49. To lay someone by the heels To confine somebody in prison - िकसी को जेल म बंद करना SSC CHSL 2022 TIER 1

50. Have people rolling in the aisles Make an audience laugh uncontrollably - दशकों को बेकाबू SSC CHSL 2022 TIER 1
होकर हं साना

51. Buy a lemon To buy something that is of much less value - कोई ऐसी व ु SSC CHSL 2022 TIER 1
खरीदना जो ब त कम मू की हो

52. To have a nodding acquaintance Know somebody/something slightly - िकसी को या कुछ को SSC CHSL 2022 TIER 1
थोड़ा जानना

53. In dire straits Very bad situation - ब त खराब थित SSC GD 2022

54. The pot calling the kettle black People are guilty of the very fault they identify in others - SSC GD 2022
एक िकसी और की आलोचना कर रहा है , वही खुद पर भी लागू
हो सकता है

55. Going for a song Incredibly inexpensive - अिव सनीय प से स ी SSC GD 2022

56. Break fresh/new ground To do something that was not done before - नई खोज करना STENOGRAPHER 2022

57. Charley horse Cramp - पैरों की मां सपेशी म ऐंठन STENOGRAPHER 2022

58. Break a leg Good luck - भा तु ारे साथ हो STENOGRAPHER 2022

59. To be light years away To be too distant for human beings to reach - मनु ों की प ँ च SSC CGL 2020-2021
से दू र होना

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