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.

What does the idiom “under the weather” mean?

A. To be in a good physical condition.
B. To be in a bad mood or feeling emotional.
C. To be experiencing an unusual situation.
D. To be feeling sick or unwell.

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Correct Answer: D (To be feeling sick or unwell)
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What does the idiom “back against the wall” mean?

A. To be in a comfortable and secure position.
B. To be in a position of power and control.
C. To be in a difficult or dangerous situation with limited options.
D. To be in a situation where one must make a difficult choice.

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Correct Answer: C (To be in a difficult or dangerous situation with limited options)
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What does the idiom “wrap one’s head around something” mean?

A. To physically wrap one’s head with a piece of cloth or fabric.
B. To have a clear understanding of something complex or difficult.
C. To hide one’s head in shame or embarrassment.
D. To be confused or disoriented.

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Correct Answer: B (To have a clear understanding of something complex or difficult)
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What does the idiom “at the eleventh hour” mean?

A. Very early in the morning
B. Very late in the day
c. At a very inconvenient time
D. At a critical or decisive moment

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Correct Answer: At a critical or decisive moment
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What does the idiom “to put something in cold storage” mean?

A. To store something in a cold place for a long time
B. To forget or neglect something
C. To delay or postpone something
D. To save something for future use

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Correct Answer: To forget or neglect something
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