Candidates aspiring for any SSC exam like SSC CGL, SSC CPO SI, SSC MTS, SSC CHSL etc must have adequate knowledge of Idioms and Phrases as 3-4 Questions are asked in every SSC competitive exam. In this post, we have listed down the most expected and repeatedly asked Idioms and Phrases in the SSC Exam.
IDIOMS AND PHRASES FOR SSC CGL CPO SI MTS CHSL EXAM
To Sit On The Fence - to remain neutral, to refuse to take sides in a dispute
Stumbling Block - something that causes problems and prevents you from achieving your aim
A Kick In The Teeth - something that is very shocking and disappointing
Hit A Brick Wall - unable to continue or make progress because of a hindrance
Smooth Sailing - good progress made without difficulty or problems
On Purpose - do something intentionally but pretend it happened by mistake
A GreenHorn - a person who is not experienced
Sticky Fingers - a tendency to steal things
Dark horse - a person who keeps their interests and ideas secret
Stone’s throw - a very short distance
A Hair In The Butter - A problem or challenging situation
Cool As A Cucumber - very calm, with no worries; someone who is not affected by pressure
Fight tooth and nail - to try very hard to get something you want
To fan the flames - to make a dangerous or unpleasant mood or situation worse
Twiddling one’s thumb - to spend time doing nothing
Out of the blue - happen suddenly or unexpectedly
Fair And Square - in an honest way and without any doubt
Gift of the gab - the ability to speak easily and confidently in a way that makes people want to listen to you and believe you
A Bad Egg - a dishonest or ill-behaved person
Feel at sea - completely lost or deeply confused
Tide Someone Over - help someone through a difficult period, especially with financial assistance
To be light years away - a very great distance
Get The Ball Rolling - to do something that starts an activity
Fish out of water - do not feel comfortable or relaxed because you are in an unusual or unfamiliar situation
Pay Lip Service - to say that you agree with something but do nothing to support
The above listed important Idioms and Phrases are expected to be asked again in the upcoming SSC CGL CPO SI MTS CHSL Exam. Hence candidates are advised to read and learn these idioms to score good marks in the SSC exam.
