Idioms & Phrases - Idioms & Phrases asked in various SSC exams - CGL T-1 & T-2

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Idioms & Phrases compiles commonly asked English idioms and phrases for SSC examinations, with bilingual support by providing English phrases alongside Hindi meanings. The content focuses on idioms repeatedly featured across SSC exams up to CGL Tier 2, 2016, and highlights items that appear multiple times for higher retention. It is organized as a numbered list and aligns with preparation for CGL Tier 1/2, CPO Pre and Mains, CHSL, and related sections, supporting revision through repeated inclusion.

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Idioms & Phrases

Idioms and phrases list with meanings

Exam-focused usage for SSC CGL Tier 1 & Tier 2, CPO, CHSL

Idioms & Phrases IDIOMS & PHRASES (Bilingual-with English & Hindi meaning) Asked in various SSC exams (updated till – CGL T2, 2016) Useful for CGL T-1 & T-2, CPO Pre and Mains, CHSL, etc. *Error free Presented by: Online mentors ` [https://www.facebook.com/OMonlinementors/](https://www.facebook.com/OMonlinementors/) Page 1 For More Book Download Click Here-[http://GKTrickHindi.com](http://GKTrickHindi.com) Idioms & Phrases Hello Aspirants, Boost up SSC CGL preparation through awesome free content like this document by liking [https://www.facebook.com/OMonlinementors/](https://www.facebook.com/OMonlinementors/) . Coming Soon: 1. SSC CGL 2016 Tier 1 One Liners (39 Shifts)– Uploaded 2. SSC CHSL 2016 Tier 1 One Liners (All 74 Shifts)– Uploaded 3. All Previous Year One Word Substitution (Bilingual)– Uploaded 4. All Previous Year Synonyms (Bilingual)– Uploaded 5. All Previous Year Antonyms (Bilingual)– Uploaded 6. All Previous Year Idiom & Phrase (Bilingual)– Uploaded 7. Current Affairs – Uploaded To boost up your General Awareness section preparation purchase 2500+ General Awareness Online Objective Questions from our website ([www.dailyquiz.onlinementors.co.in) for Rs. 199/-only (early](www.dailyquiz.onlinementors.co.in) for Rs. 199/-only (early)[ ](www.dailyquiz.onlinementors.co.in) for Rs. 199/-only (early)[bid offer](bid offer)), quiz contains 100+ sets of 25 questions each. 90 sectional quiz of individual subjects or topics or mix of 2 or more subjects and 10+ full length quiz sets (all subjects and topics). You can attempt each quiz 5 times (good source of revision) . In this document we have compiled Idioms & Phrases asked in various examination held by SSC. Some I & P are repeated, focus on them because they were asked multiple times, so they have been included them multiple times. Thanks & Regards Team ONLINE MENTORS [https://www.facebook.com/OMonlinementors/](https://www.facebook.com/OMonlinementors/) Page 2 For More Book Download Click Here-[http://GKTrickHindi.com](http://GKTrickHindi.com) Idioms & Phrases 1. Sweeping Statement – Thoughtless statement- व्यापक बयान (SO(Audit), 1997) 2. All at sea – Puzzled- आश्चययचककत (SO(Audit), 1997) 3. Enough rope – Enough freedom for action- कायय करने की स्वतंत्रा देना (SO(Audit), 1997) 4. By fits and start – Irregularly- अनयमित (SO(Audit), 1997) 5. Fell foul of – Got into trouble with- दुवधा िें फंसना (SO(Audit), 1997) 6. Token strike – Short strike held as warning- बड़ी हड़ताल की चेतावनी (SO(Audit), 1997) 7. Face the music – Get reprimanded- डांट खाना / आलोचना झेलना (SO(Audit), 1997) 8. Look down upon – Hate intensely- घृणा करना (SO(Audit), 1997) 9. Flogging a dead horse – Wasting time in useless effort- बेकार कायय िें सिय बबायद करना (SO(Audit), 1997) 10. Under a cloud – Under suspicion- शक के दायरे िें (SO(Audit), 1997) 11. Green thumb – To have a natural interest / स्वाभावकता (SO(Audit), 2001) 12. Played havoc – Caused destruction / तबाही िचाना (SO(Audit), 2001) 13. No love lost between – Not on good terms / संबंधों िें खटास होना (SO(Audit), 2001) 14. Fair and square – Honest / ईिानदार (SO(Audit), 2001) 15. A white elephant – Costly or troublesome possession / िहँगी और व्यर्य वस्तु (SO(Audit), 2001) 16. Out and out – Totally / पूणयतयः (SO(Audit), 2001) 17. On the cuff – On credit / उधारी पर (SO(Audit), 2001) 18. Does not hold water – Cannot be believed / वश्वास करने के अयोग्य (SO(Audit), 2001) 19. A wild goose chase – Futile search / व्यर्य प्रयास (SO(Audit), 2001) 20. In a tight corner – In a difficult situation / कठिन परीस्र्नत िें (SO(Audit), 2001) 21. Going places – Talented and successful / प्रनतभाशाली और सफल व्यस्तत (SO(Audit), 2003) 22. In cold blood – A murder done with intention / नगयि हत्या (SO(Audit), 2003) 23. Off and on – Occasionally / कभी-कभी (SO(Audit), 2003) 24. Hard and fast – Strict / सख्त (SO(Audit), 2003) 25. Took to heels – Run away in fear / डर कर भागना (

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What does this document contain?

This document compiles English idioms and phrases and provides their Hindi meanings. It includes items asked in various SSC examinations.

Which SSC exams are targeted by the preparation material?

It is aimed at SSC CGL Tier 1 & Tier 2, CPO Pre and Mains, CHSL, and similar SSC exams mentioned in the content.

How does the document handle repeated idioms and phrases?

Some idioms and phrases are repeated in the list because they were asked multiple times, and the document includes them multiple times to support focus and revision.

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