Idioms and Phrases 22nd October
Niyati Chaudhry , Published On:22-Oct-2017
Ended in a fiasco - complete failure The Madagascar coup attempt ended in a fiasco. (SSC Tax Assistant 2008) Had no effect Was an utter failure Resulted in blood shed Was a disaster Turn nose up - to reject something or someone, To dismiss things She turns up her nose at this kind of dress. (SSC Tax Assistant 2008) Despises Loves Sees no harm in Can just tolerate Make one’s flesh creep/ make one’s skin crawl - to become afraid of something The story of the train accident as narrated by one of the survivors made my flesh creep. Excited me Frightened me horrified me thrilled me Like a phoenix - to become powerful or successful again After independence Indian agriculture rose like a phoenix due to the Green revolution. (SSC tax assistant 2006) With a new life With a start With royal gait With vengeance Too many irons in the fire- to be involved in numerous things at a single time He has too many irons in the fire. (SSC tax assistant 2009) Is engaged in too many enterprises in the same time Has several problems Has many ideas in his head Has a fire burning constantly in his house A bolt from the blue - something sudden, very unexpected A bolt from the blue - (SSC CGL 2011) A delayed event An inexplicable event An unexpected event An unpleasant event The teacher’s announcement to conduct a snap test came as a bolt from the blue to many students. (SSC CPO 2011) Imaginary unexpected forbidden stationary Strain every nerve - to use every effort, to try hard To strain every nerve- (SSC CGL pre 2011) To make utmost efforts To feel weak and tired To be a diligent worker To be methodical in work Feather one’s nest - to become rich with some dishonest way To feather one’s nest - (SSC CGL pre 2011) To make a residential house Something that lasts for a short time To profit in a dishonest way None of the above cross swords - to fight or argue The two famous writers crossed swords with each other on every issue. (SSC data entry operator 2009) Fought physically Crossed the road on meeting Took different routes disagreed Standstill - to come to a stop The traffic came to a standstill after the heavy downpour of rain. (SSC data entry operator 2009) Complete halt Accident spot Diversion Confused disorder
