Idioms and Phrases for the English Section

Idioms and Phrases form an important part of the English section of various competitive exams such as SSC exams, RRB exams, Bank exams and other Government exams. Candidates can easily fetch a good score in the English section if they are aware of important idioms and phrases, along with their meanings. 

Candidates preparing for any of the above-mentioned Government exams must learn the idioms and phrases to perfection. At least 4 – 5 questions related to important idioms and phrases are asked in these examinations and of course, no one can afford to lose even one mark amidst such fierce competition.

Candidates preparing for any competitive exam can check the links given below to supplement their preparation:

In this article, candidates will get a list of more than 300 Idioms and Phrases that are frequently asked in the examinations. Along with it, candidates will be able to download the Idioms and Phrases PDF, which contains more than 300 important idioms and phrases with their meanings. The links to download Idioms and Phrases PDF are given below and also at the bottom of the article. 

List of Important (300+) Idioms And Phrases PDF:-Download PDF Here

A few relevant links related to the English language section are given below. Candidates who wish to score even better in this section can visit the pages:

• English Root Words
• List of English Vocabulary Words

Candidates can go through the video to understand the usage of Idioms and Phrases and how to deal with the questions based on this topic. Part II of the video is given at the bottom of this article.

List of Idioms And Phrases

Candidates can go through the list of idioms and phrases given below. These are the phrases that are frequently asked in various competitive exams. Candidates are advised to download the pdf for more idioms and phrases and also by heart them if they are looking for a smooth ride in the English section. 

Idioms And Phrases

1. Decked up – put on special clothes to appear particularly appealing and attractive
2. Doing the rounds – to be passed from one person to another
3. Between the cup and the lips – On the point of achievement
4. A damp squib – Complete failure
5. Put off – an evasive reply, to delay doing something, especially because you do not want to do it
6. A dime a dozen – Anything that is common and easy to get
7. Cast iron stomach– Someone who has no problems, complications or ill effects with eating anything
8. A mare’s nest– A false invention
9. Takes a beating – to be damaged because of performing badly or being criticized
10. A chip on your shoulder – Being upset for something that happened in the past
11. A toss-up – A result that is still unclear and can go either way
12. An iron hand – By force
13. A taste of your own medicine – When you are mistreated the same way you mistreat others
14. At the drop of a hat – Willing to do something immediately
15. A man of straw – A weak person
16. Bite your tongue – To avoid talking
17. An eyewash – A pretence
18. At sixes and seven– Persons who are having different opinions
19. Bite off more than you can chew – To take on a task that is way too big to handle
20. Can’t cut the mustard– Someone who isn’t adequate enough to compete or participate
21. Call a spade a spade– Straight talks
22. Don’t count your chickens before they hatch– Don’t rely on it until you sure of it
23. Dog days of summer– The hottest day of the summer season
24. Ever and anon– Now and then, occasionally
25. Field day– An enjoyable day or circumstance
26. Bits and Pieces– small things of different types
27.  Kick the bucket– Die
28. Know the ropes– To understand the details
29. Latin and Greek– Unable to understand
30. Like a chicken with its head cut off– To act in a frenzied manner, crazily

List of Important Idioms And Phrases PDF:-Download PDF Here

Candidates can also check the variety and scope of questions asked in the competitive exams on the other relevant topics of English language below:

• Synonyms Questions And Answers
• Prepositions Questions And Answers
• Sentence Correction questions
• One Word Substitution Questions & Answers

Check the Verbal Ability page to get more Questions and Answers articles based on different general English topics.

Candidates appearing for any competitive exams such as SSC exam, IBPS exam, RRB exams, etc can check Previous Year Question Papers to understand the types of questions asked in the English section of these examinations.

Also, to fetch a good score in the English language section, basic concepts and differences between common and confusing words should be crystal clear. You can check a few links given below for assistance: