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DSSSB PRT/TGT Idioms & Phrases Questions with Answers & Explanations

20 Idioms & Phrases questions from the English Language & Comprehension section of DSSSB PRT/TGT, each with the correct answer and a worked explanation. Try each question first, then tap Show answer to check. When you're ready, take the timed chapter-wise test to see your all-India rank.

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Question 1

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom: "Red-letter day"

  1. AA day of mourning
  2. BA memorable or important day
  3. CA holiday for postmen
  4. DA day of danger
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Answer: (B) A memorable or important day "Red-letter day" means A memorable or important day.
Question 2

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom: "See eye to eye"

  1. ATo agree fully
  2. BTo meet face to face
  3. CTo have good eyesight
  4. DTo stare angrily
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Answer: (A) To agree fully "See eye to eye" means To agree fully.
Question 3

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom: "Face the music"

  1. ATo accept the consequences of one's actions
  2. BTo avoid punishment
  3. CTo attend a concert
  4. DTo enjoy oneself
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Answer: (A) To accept the consequences of one's actions "Face the music" means To accept the consequences of one's actions.
Question 4

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom: "To smell a rat"

  1. ATo find a rat
  2. BTo dislike someone
  3. CTo be very hungry
  4. DTo suspect something is wrong
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Answer: (D) To suspect something is wrong "To smell a rat" means To suspect something is wrong.
Question 5

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom: "Once in a blue moon"

  1. AEvery night
  2. BVery often
  3. CVery rarely
  4. DDuring a full moon
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Answer: (C) Very rarely "Once in a blue moon" means Very rarely.
Question 6

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom: "Make ends meet"

  1. ATo manage with the money one has
  2. BTo finish a race
  3. CTo meet friends
  4. DTo tie a rope
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Answer: (A) To manage with the money one has "Make ends meet" means To manage with the money one has.
Question 7

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom: "Off the record"

  1. ANot to be made public
  2. BOfficially announced
  3. CWithout a song
  4. DOut of tune
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Answer: (A) Not to be made public "Off the record" means Not to be made public.
Question 8

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom: "A storm in a teacup"

  1. AA hot drink
  2. BA sudden rainfall
  3. CA serious crisis
  4. DA lot of fuss about a small matter
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Answer: (D) A lot of fuss about a small matter "A storm in a teacup" means A lot of fuss about a small matter.
Question 9

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom: "In hot water"

  1. AVery comfortable
  2. BTaking a bath
  3. CIn trouble
  4. DFeeling feverish
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Answer: (C) In trouble "In hot water" means In trouble.
Question 10

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom: "Under the weather"

  1. AFeeling sleepy
  2. BStanding in the rain
  3. CFeeling unwell
  4. DVery happy
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Answer: (C) Feeling unwell "Under the weather" means Feeling unwell.

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Question 11

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom: "Beat around the bush"

  1. ATo speak directly
  2. BTo clean bushes
  3. CTo avoid talking about the main point
  4. DTo search a garden
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Answer: (C) To avoid talking about the main point "Beat around the bush" means To avoid talking about the main point.
Question 12

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom: "Barking up the wrong tree"

  1. APursuing a mistaken idea
  2. BClimbing a tree
  3. CShouting at someone
  4. DTraining a dog
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Answer: (A) Pursuing a mistaken idea "Barking up the wrong tree" means Pursuing a mistaken idea.
Question 13

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom: "Cry over spilt milk"

  1. ATo regret something that cannot be undone
  2. BTo complain about food
  3. CTo be very hungry
  4. DTo waste money
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Answer: (A) To regret something that cannot be undone "Cry over spilt milk" means To regret something that cannot be undone.
Question 14

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom: "To be in the same boat"

  1. ATo travel together
  2. BTo be in the same difficult situation
  3. CTo be rivals
  4. DTo go fishing
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Answer: (B) To be in the same difficult situation "To be in the same boat" means To be in the same difficult situation.
Question 15

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom: "Bury the hatchet"

  1. ATo hide a weapon
  2. BTo make peace
  3. CTo dig a hole
  4. DTo start a fight
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Answer: (B) To make peace "Bury the hatchet" means To make peace.
Question 16

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom: "The ball is in your court"

  1. AYou have won the game
  2. BYou must play tennis
  3. CIt is your decision now
  4. DYou are out of the game
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Answer: (C) It is your decision now "The ball is in your court" means It is your decision now.
Question 17

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom: "Keep one's fingers crossed"

  1. ATo feel pain
  2. BTo hope for good luck
  3. CTo refuse help
  4. DTo be dishonest
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Answer: (B) To hope for good luck "Keep one's fingers crossed" means To hope for good luck.
Question 18

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom: "Throw in the towel"

  1. ATo clean up
  2. BTo give up
  3. CTo start again
  4. DTo take a bath
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Answer: (B) To give up "Throw in the towel" means To give up.
Question 19

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom: "Apple of one's eye"

  1. AA person who is very dear
  2. BA rival
  3. CA healthy fruit
  4. DAn eye disease
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Answer: (A) A person who is very dear "Apple of one's eye" means A person who is very dear.
Question 20

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom: "Add fuel to the fire"

  1. ATo cook food
  2. BTo make a bad situation worse
  3. CTo calm a quarrel
  4. DTo help someone
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Answer: (B) To make a bad situation worse "Add fuel to the fire" means To make a bad situation worse.

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