{"id":58500,"date":"2020-09-24T06:07:31","date_gmt":"2020-09-24T06:07:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/prepistan.com\/blog\/?p=58500"},"modified":"2020-10-13T19:18:19","modified_gmt":"2020-10-13T19:18:19","slug":"100-most-important-idioms-for-fpsc-and-css-exams-preparation-vol-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/prepistan.com\/blog\/100-most-important-idioms-for-fpsc-and-css-exams-preparation-vol-2\/","title":{"rendered":"100 Most Important Idioms For FPSC, and CSS Exams Preparation Vol 2"},"content":{"rendered":"

Here are the most repeated Idioms\u00a0 for the Preparation of PPSC, FPSC, and all other Government and Private Sector Job Vacancies Tests. Prepare these Idioms before going for Tests.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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\u00a051. Get Cold Feet<\/strong><\/p>\n

To experience nervousness or anxiety before one attempts to do something-Good luck getting her out on stage, she always gets cold feet before a performance.<\/p>\n

52. Topsy-Turvy<\/strong><\/p>\n

Confused, not well organized, or giving importance to unexpected things-The government’s topsy-turvy priorities meant that the spending on education would remain low.<\/p>\n

53. Get Under Someone’s Skin<\/strong><\/p>\n

To bother or irritate someone-I know he is bothersome, but don’t let him get under your skin.<\/p>\n

54. Neck And Neck<\/strong><\/p>\n

Exactly even or level especially in a race or a contest-Opinion polls showed the two major parties neck and neck.<\/p>\n

55. Every Trick In The Book<\/strong><\/p>\n

Every possible way-I’ve tried every trick in the book to get him to notice me, and still no luck!<\/p>\n

56. Be In The Lap Of The Gods<\/strong><\/p>\n

To be out of one’s control or power-The doctors have done everything possible for him, so his recovery now is in the lap of the gods.<\/p>\n

57. On The Line<\/strong><\/p>\n

At risk of failing or being harmed-Firefighters regularly put their lives on the line.<\/p>\n

58. Look Over One’s Shoulder<\/strong><\/p>\n

Watch for danger or threats to oneself-Bob has been a little paranoid since the robbery, and is always looking over his shoulder.<\/p>\n

59. Wiggle Room<\/strong><\/p>\n

The space, time, or freedom to make changes as needed-We need to leave ourselves some wiggle room when we’re negotiating the deal.<\/p>\n

60. Steal Thunder<\/strong><\/p>\n

To take attention or credit away from someone else-She did not announce the news at the party because her friend was getting married and she did not want to steal her thunder.<\/p>\n

61. Worth Your Salt<\/strong><\/p>\n

Good at your job-Any accountant worth their salt should be aware of the latest changes in taxation.<\/p>\n

62. In Bits And Pieces<\/strong><\/p>\n

In many small fragments-We heard about the boss’s affair in bits and pieces from her secretary.<\/p>\n

63. Hand Over Fist<\/strong><\/p>\n

Make or lose a lot of money very quickly-Business was good and we were making money hand over fist.<\/p>\n

64. Foot The Bill<\/strong><\/p>\n

To pay for something-I hope the production company is footing the bill for all of this air travel.<\/p>\n

65. Let The Dust Settle<\/strong><\/p>\n

To allow a situation to become calm or normal again after something exciting or unusual has happened-Let’s just let the dust settle before we decide what to do.<\/p>\n

66. Beyond The Grave<\/strong><\/p>\n

After death-Do you think there’s life beyond the grave?<\/p>\n

67. In A Pickle<\/strong><\/p>\n

In a troublesome or difficult situation-John has gotten himself into a pickle. He has two dates for the party.<\/p>\n

68. Get Someone’s Goat<\/strong><\/p>\n

To annoy someone very much-That sort of attitude really gets my goat.<\/p>\n

69. Wing It<\/strong><\/p>\n

To improvise, to do something extemporaneously-I didn’t have time to prepare this speech, so I’ll have to wing it.<\/p>\n

70. Go To Town<\/strong><\/p>\n

Do something thoroughly, enthusiastically, or extravagantly-They’ve really gone to town on their wedding.<\/p>\n

71. Oil The Wheels<\/strong><\/p>\n

To make it easier for something to happen-An aid programme was established to oil the wheels of economic reform in the region.<\/p>\n

72. Have A Field Day<\/strong><\/p>\n

To have the freedom or an opportunity to do something one wants, to have a very enjoyable time-The press is going to have a field day if this story gets out.<\/p>\n

73. Tick All The Boxes<\/strong><\/p>\n

To satisfy or fulfill everything that is necessary or desired-His newest thriller ticks all the boxes the author’s fans will be hoping for.<\/p>\n

74. <\/strong>By Leaps And Bounds<\/strong><\/p>\n

Rapid, by large movements forward-The profits of my company are increasing by leaps and bounds.<\/p>\n

75. Be Done And Dusted<\/strong><\/p>\n

Be completely finished or ready-I’m exhausted, but at least the work is done and dusted.<\/p>\n

76. Magnum Opus<\/strong><\/p>\n

The most important piece of work done by a writer or artist-Picasso’s Guernica is considered by many to be his magnum opus.<\/p>\n

77. <\/strong>High Horse<\/strong><\/p>\n

An attitude of moral superiority-My sister needs to get off her high horse and stop lecturing me because I know she was a troublemaker as a teenager.<\/p>\n

78. Make No Bones About<\/strong><\/p>\n

Not to try to hide your feelings-He made no bones about his dissatisfaction with the service.<\/p>\n

79. Put On A Pedestal<\/strong><\/p>\n

To admire or love someone so much that you believe they have no faults-Most people put athletes and movie stars on a pedestal.<\/p>\n

80. Cup Of Tea<\/strong><\/p>\n

If something is not your cup of tea, it is not the type of thing of that you like-Thanks for inviting me, but ballet isn’t really my cup of tea.<\/p>\n

81. Urban Legend<\/strong><\/p>\n

A modern story of obscure origin and with little or no supporting evidence-Are there alligators living in the New York City sewer system, or is that just an urban legend?<\/p>\n

82.Strike A Chord<\/strong><\/p>\n

Cause someone to feel sympathy, emotion, or enthusiasm-The issue of food safety strikes a chord with almost everyone.<\/p>\n

83. Catch Someone Off Guard<\/strong><\/p>\n

To surprise someone in a way that makes the person feel confused or uncertain-The news caught her completely off guard – she didn’t know what to say.<\/p>\n

84. Set Up Shop<\/strong><\/p>\n

To start your own business-She set up shop back in 1965 with a very small restaurant in the Kings Road.<\/p>\n

85. Have Something Under Your Belt<\/strong><\/p>\n

To have learned or succeeded in something that might be an advantage in the future-Basic computer skills are a good thing to have under your belt.<\/p>\n

86. Rhyme Or Reason<\/strong><\/p>\n

Logical explanation-His mood suddenly changed without rhyme or reason.<\/p>\n

87. Put Words In Someone’s Mouth<\/strong><\/p>\n

To say that someone means one thing when the person really meant something else-I never said you should leave – don’t put words in my mouth.<\/p>\n

88. <\/strong>Walk On Eggshells<\/strong><\/p>\n

To try very hard not to upset someone or something-When my mother is staying at our house, I feel like I am walking on eggshells.<\/p>\n

89. Wee Hours<\/strong><\/p>\n

The early hours of the morning, between twelve o’clock at night and the time when the sun rises-He was up until the wee hours trying to finish his work.<\/p>\n

90. Stepping Stone<\/strong><\/p>\n

An event or experience that helps you achieve something else-I see this job just as a stepping stone to better things.<\/p>\n

91. Not Bat An Eyelid<\/strong><\/p>\n

Show no surprise or concern-She paid the bill without batting an eyelid.<\/p>\n

92. Be All Ears<\/strong><\/p>\n

To be waiting eagerly to hear about something-I’m all ears, tell us what they had to say.<\/p>\n

93. Inside Out<\/strong><\/p>\n

Thoroughly, down to the last detail-I have been studying this material for weeks now, so I know it inside and out.<\/p>\n

94. Pet Peeve<\/strong><\/p>\n

Something that a particular person finds especially annoying-One of my biggest pet peeves is poor customer service.<\/p>\n

95. Keep Someone On Their Toes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Cause someone to remain alert and ready for anything that might happen-He keeps changing the rules, just to keep us on our toes.<\/p>\n

96. Strike One’s Fancy<\/strong><\/p>\n

To seem interesting or pleasing to oneself-She has enough money to buy anything that strikes her fancy.<\/p>\n

97. Full Of Oneself<\/strong><\/p>\n

To think that one is very important in a way that annoys other people-I doubt he even thought about what you might need, he’s so full of himself.<\/p>\n

98. Trials And Tribulations<\/strong><\/p>\n

Troubles and events that cause suffering-The trials and tribulations of marriage.<\/p>\n

99. Jump Through Hoops<\/strong><\/p>\n

To do a lot of difficult things before you are allowed to have or do something you want-I had to jump through hoops to get you that job.<\/p>\n

100. Go The Extra Mile<\/strong><\/p>\n

To make more effort than is expected of you-He is a nice guy, always ready to go the extra mile for his friends.<\/p>\n

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Read More:\u00a0<\/strong>100 Most Important Idioms For FPSC, and CSS Exams Preparation Vol 1<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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