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.
A. A painting hanging on a wall
B. A very unusual behavior
C. A physical altercation
D. An expression of gratitude
A. Every night
B. Rarely or infrequently
C. Every week
D. Every month
A. To physically hit a stack of books
B. To read or study intensively
C. To organize a bookshelf
D. To sell books to a bookstore
A. Don’t be ungrateful towards those who provide for you.
B. Don’t trust anyone who gives you food.
C. Don’t eat food that has already been bitten.
D. Don’t work with people who have different eating habits than you.
A. People who are common have no sense.
B. People who lack common sense are rare.
C. Common sense is not very important.
D. Common sense is often lacking in many people.
A. It is better to be sorry than to be safe.
B. It is better to take risks than to play it safe.
C. It is better to avoid risks than to regret not doing so later.
D. It is better to ignore potential risks and hope for the best.
A. It is better to ask questions and uncover the truth, rather than avoiding the truth.
B. It is better to keep quiet and not reveal the truth, rather than lying.
C. It is important to always tell the truth, even if it may be uncomfortable.
D. It is better to lie than to reveal the truth and potentially cause harm.