At the eleventh hours means
- One hour before
- One hour after
- At night
- At the last moment
The idioms and expressions below are some of the most common in English and equally important for CSS, PMS and all Competitive Exams. Here, some common and important idioms with meaning and examples are given. The example sentences show how idioms are used in context are also given here.
“De novo” means___________?
A. New
B. Never
C. Review
D. Not New » Read More of this MCQ… . .
To pull one’s socks up means:
A. To prepare
B. To try hard
C. To get ready
D. To depart » Read More of this MCQ… . .
‘The green-eyed monster’ means _________
A. jealousy
B. fear
C. live
D. hatred » Read More of this MCQ… . .
The Idiom “All hands on deck” means
A. Hands having no proper strength
B. A call for everyone to take part in work
C. A cause of quarrel for all people
D. To feel sorry for what has happened » Read More of this MCQ… . .
US and Pakistan are engaged or estranged, their ties are now ‘at a crossroads‘. The underlined idiom means
A. Easygoing regardless of the cost involved
B. At a point of decision or a critical juncture
C. Prepared to agree or consent
D. Make a logical or causal connection » Read More of this MCQ… . .
‘Don’t look a gift horse in the mouth’ means ___________?
A. find flaws with something that you have been given
B. don’t be unthankful when you receive a gift
C. don’t settle with minuscule gifts rather look for more
D. choose a sensible moment to change your mind