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A live wire Lively and active (CGL 2016)
A left hand compliment An ambiguous compliment (CGL 2016)
A hard nut to crack A difficult problem to solve (CGL 2015)
A chip of the old block An experienced old man (CGL 2015)
A bee hive A busy place (CPO 2015)
A close fisted man Miser (CPO 2015)(CHSL 2014)(CGL 2015)
A golden mean Middle course between two extremes (CPO 2015)
A close shaveNarrow escape from danger (Stenographer 2010) (CHSL 2014)
A bolt form the blue Unexpected problem and unpleasant event (CGL 2011) (CPO 2011)
A complete surprise (MTS 2014)
A damp squib A disappointing result (CGL 2011)
A man in the street An ordinary person / common man (SAS 2005)
A sore point Something which hurts (TA(IT & CE), 2006)
A little gush of gratitudeExcessive enthusiasm (FCI  2012)
A shot in the dark  An attempt to guess something (CHSL 2012)
A cakewalkAn easy achievement ( CGL 2013, 2022)
A month of SundaysA long time (CGL 2013)
A cut above Rather superior to (CGL 2013)
A drop in a bucketA very insignificant amount (CGL 2016)
An axe to grindA private interest to serve (TA(IT & CE), 2004)
An about turnComplete change of opinion or situation (CHSL 2014)
In weal and woeGood times and bad times,
In prosperity and adversity
( CGL 2016, 2022)
To eat humble pieTo yield under humiliating circumstances,
To apologise humbly
(CGL 2016, 2022)
To smell a ratTo have reason to suspect (CGL 2016, 2022)
By Leaps and bounds Swiftly, rapidly, speedily(CGL 2016, 2022)
Under a cloud Under suspicion (CGL 2016)
In a nutshell Briefly and concisely (CGL 2016) (CHSL, 2012)
In the bluesCheerless and depressed (CGL 2016)
In the runningHas good prospects in competition (CGL 2016)
In hot waters To be in trouble (CGL
In a tight corner In a difficult situation (SO(Audit), 2001)
In cold bloodA crime done without intention (CGL 2011)
In the good books In favour with (SO(Audit), 2008)
In high spirits Full of hope and enthusiasm (SO(Audit), 2008)
In the long run Ultimately (SO(Audit), 2006)
In the red Losing money/to owe money (CHSL, 2010)
In a pickle In an embarrassing or awkward situation (FCI, 2012)
In the long run Over a period of time (CGL 2013)
In apple pie order In perfect order (CGL 2013)
In the loop Informed regularly (CGL 2014)
In the air Able to be firmly relied on to happen or be the case / Specific but
not explicitly named or stated (CGL 2014)
In Dutch In trouble (CHSL 2014)
In the nick of time Just in time (CHSL 2015)
In two minds – To be undecided (CHSL 2015)
In the soup To be in trouble (CPO, 2015)
At a loss (CGL 2016)
Null and voidInvalid (CGL 2016)
  1. Turn-turtle – Complete over-turn of a situation (CGL 2016)
  2. Grease the palm – To bribe (CGL 2016)
  3. Pull a fast one – Play a trick (CGL 2016)
  4. Feather one’s own nest – Make money in an improper way (CGL 2016)
  5. To play fast and loose – To act in an unreliable way (CGL 2016)
  6. To clip one’s wings – To deprive one of power (CGL 2016)
  7. To put a spoke in one’s wheel – To hinder (CGL 2016)
  8. To nip in the bud – To stop something in the starting (CGL 2016)
  9. Bear in mind – Remember (CGL 2016)
  10. A man of letters – Scholar (CGL 2016)
  11. Leave no stone unturned – To try every possible way (CGL 2016)
  12. Donkey’s year – A long time (CGL 2016)
  13. Feather in one’s cap – A new and additional distinction (CGL 2016)
  14. Get the sack – Be dismissed (CGL 2016)
  15. Wet behind the ears – Young and without much experience (CGL 2016)
  16. Capital punishment – Death sentence (CGL 2016)
  17. Cock and bull stories – Absurd and unlikely stories (CGL 2016)
  18. Button one’s lips – Stop talking (CGL 2016)
  19. Evening of life – Old age (CGL 2016)
  20. Strain every nerve – Work very hard (CGL 2016)
  21. As daft as a brush – Extremely silly (CGL 2016)
  22. To break the ice – Make people comfortable and relaxed / Start conversation (CGL 2016)
  23. To be in a fix – In a difficult situation (CGL 2016)
  24. To keep in abeyance – In a state of suspension (CGL 2016)
  25. Draw a blank – Find no favour (CGL 2016)
  26. A drop in a bucket – A very insignificant amount (CGL 2016)
  27. Put up the shutters – Go out of business (CGL 2016)
  28. Put up the shutters – Go out of business (CGL 2016)
  29. Make both ends mean – Live within means (CGL 2016)
  30. Call in question – Challenge (CGL 2016)
  31. Curry favours – Seek favourable attention (CGL 2016)
  32. Face the music – Be punished (CGL 2016)
  33. Straw in the wind – An indication of what might happen (CGL 2016)
  34. Stick to guns – Maintain own opinion (CGL 2016)
  35. Blow one’s own trumpet – Praise oneself (CGL 2016)
  36. Beyond the pale – Unreasonable or unacceptable (CGL 2016)
  37. Cheek by jowl – Very close together (CGL 2016)
  38. Cap in hand – In a respectful manner (CGL 2016)
  39. Catch a tartar – to deal with a person who is more than one’s match (CGL 2016)
  40. Carry the ball – Be in charge (CGL 2016)
  41. Couch potato – A person who prefers to watch television (CGL 2016)
  42. Throw cold water – Discourage (CGL 2016)
  43. Dressing-down – To give scolding (CGL 2016)
  44. Burn your boats – Do something that makes it impossible to return to the previous situation (CGL 2016)
  45. Hard of hearing – To be deaf (CGL 2016)
  46. Old head on young shoulder – To be wise beyond one’s age (CGL 2016)
  47. On tenterhooks – In suspense and anxiety (CGL 2016)
  48. Beside the mark – Not to the point (CGL 2016)
  49. To get cold feet – Fear (CGL 2016)
  50. Maiden speech – First speech (CGL 2016)
  51. Bad blood – Enmity (CGL 2016)
  52. To take to task – Reprimand (CGL 2016)
  53. Cut a sorry figure – Make a poor impression (CGL 2016)
  54. A left hand compliment – An ambiguous compliment (CGL 2016)
  55. Drive home – Emphasize (CGL 2016)
  56. To spill the beans – To reveal a secret (CGL 2016)
  57. To end in smoke – To fail/ To end without any practical results (CGL 2016)
  58. Bone of contention – Matter of dispute (CGL 2016)
  59. At a stone’s throw – At short distance (CGL 2016)
  60. To give oneself airs – Behave arrogantly (CGL 2016)
  61. Scot free – Unpunished (CGL 2016)
  62. Selling like hot cakes – To have a very good sale (CGL 2016)
  63. To bury the hatchet – to make peace (CGL 2016)
  64. Pull together – Work harmoniously (CGL 2016)
  65. Fair-weather friend – Supports only when easy and convenient (CGL 2016)
  66. Fish out of water – An uncomfortable position (CGL 2016)
  67. Once in a blue moon – Very rarely (CGL 2016)
  68. Pros and cons – Advantages and disadvantage (CGL 2016)
  69. At a snail’s pace – Slowly (CGL 2016)
  70. All moon shine – Far from reality (CGL 2016)
  71. To bring to light – TO reveal (CGL 2016)
  72. To take to heart – TO be greatly affected (CGL 2016)
  73. To add fuel to the fire – Make thing worse (CGL 2016)
  74. Every inch a gentleman – Entirely (CGL 2016)
  75. Make it light – Treat lightly (CGL 2016)
  76. With one voice – Unanimously (CGL 2016)
  77. Paled into insignificance – Seemed less important (CGL 2016)
  78. For keeps – Forever (CGL 2016)
  79. Hope against hope – Nurture an impossible hope (CGL 2016)
  80. Cat-nap – Short sleep (CGL 2016)
  81. To pull a long face – Look sad (CGL 2016)
  82. Fit like a glove – Perfectly (CGL 2016)
  83. Caught red-handed – Discovered in the act of doing (CGL 2016)
  84. Gate crasher – Uninvited guest (CGL 2016)
  85. For all intents and purposes – Practically (CGL 2016)
  86. Go out of one’s way – Do everything possible (CGL 2016)
  87. Beat about the bush – To say everything except the main topic (CGL 2016)
  88. Beat around the bush :- . Avoid the main point by talking in a roundabout way (CGL 2022)
  89. Make room – Make space (CGL 2016)
  90. Mend your way’s – Improve one’s behaviour (CGL 2016)
  91. Beggar description – Cannot be described (CGL 2016)
  92. Drag one’s feet – Be reluctant to act (CGL 2016)
  93. All eyes :- Watching very eagerly (SSC CGL 2022)
  94. A green horn :- Inexperienced person (SSC CGL 2022)
  95. Bag and baggage :- With all of one’s possessions
  96. Fly into a passion :- To become angry suddenly
  97. Break the ice :- Make people meeting first time feel more comfortable
  98. Fair and square :- Honestly
  99. Cut a poor figure :- To put a bad impression
  100. Bear the palm :- To be a winner
  101. On the ball :- To be alert
  102. A rolling stone gathers no moss :- A person who does not settle in one place for a long time, does not gain wealth, name or fame
  103. Turn over a new leaf :- To begin again
  104. Cudgel one’s brain :- To think hard
  105. Play it by ear :- To do something without special preparation
  106. On cloud nine :- Very happy
  107. Down the tubes :- Failing completely
  108. Fair-weather friends :- A person whose friendship cannot be relied on in times
  109. Lose your marbles :- To go insane
  110. Red tape :- Official rules and bureaucracy that make it difficult to do something
  111. in black and white :- in writing
  112. Steer clear of :- Avoid someone or something because it is dangerous for you
  113. Hold water :- Appear to be valid or reasonable
  114. ins and outs :- Detailed description
  115. went pear-shaped :- Went terribly wrong

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