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. Repairing something early prevents the need for more extensive repairs later.
B. It is better to procrastinate and fix a problem later.
C. It is important to fix a problem only when it becomes serious.
D. It is better to replace something than to repair it.
A. It is better to lie than to tell the truth partially.
B. Partial truths are often misleading and can be as harmful as lies.
C. Only complete honesty can be trusted.
D. The truth is always relative and depends on perspective.
A. Keeping silent is the best policy.
B. It is important to speak your mind.
C. Being talkative can attract trouble.
D. Being quiet makes you miss opportunities.
A. People who keep moving and changing are less likely to become stagnant or set in their ways
B. Stones that don’t move collect more moss
C. Moss is bad for rolling stones
D. Rolling stones should be avoided
A. Once someone has experienced pain, they are likely to avoid similar situations
B. People who have been burned are afraid of fire
C. Fire is dangerous and should be avoided at all costs
D. Children should be taught to fear fire
A. Being lazy can lead to trouble
B. Too much thinking can be dangerous
C. The devil likes to work in peaceful environments
D. A busy brain is the devil’s workshop
A. To waste resources
B. To work hard and play hard
C. To stay up late and wake up early
D. To procrastinate