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Idioms and Phrases for Competitive Exams 2020 PDF

by Jebi Mariam
July 20, 2020
in Articles, General Knowledge, Vocabulary
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In most of the competitive exams, English grammar is one of the major part of syllabus. Frequently asked questions from the English part is Idioms and Phrases. Want to score on English portion in various competitive exams? Download Entri app and ace your exam preparation. First of all, understand what does an idiom or a phrase mean; an idiom is a phrase, saying or a group of words that has a metaphorical/symbolic (not literal) meaning, which has become accepted in common usage. This article provided the list of Idioms and Phrases for Competitive Exams 2020.

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Idioms and Phrases for Competitive Exams 2020 PDF

The candidates who are preparing for several competitive exams can go through the list of idioms and phrases given below. The following are the phrases that are frequently asked in various competitive exams. And the candidates can easily able to download the PDF for more idioms and phrases from the Entri and start studying them to score good.

An idiom’s symbolic sense is quite different from the literal meaning or definition of the words of which it is made. There are a large number of Idioms and they are used very commonly in all languages. It has been estimated that at least 25,000 idiomatic expressions in the English language. They bring a spectacular illustration to everyday speech. They provide interesting insights into the use of words, languages and the thought processes of their speakers. They have a sense of mystery and fun about them.

List of Idioms and Phrases

  • A HOT POTATO

Speak of an issue which many people are talking about and which is usually disputed

  • A PENNY FOR YOUR THOUGHTS

A way of asking what someone is thinking

  • ACTIONS SPEAK LOUDER THAN WORDS

People’s intentions can be judged better by what they do than what they say.

  • ADD INSULT TO INJURY

To further a loss with mockery or indignity; to worsen an unfavorable situation.

  • AN ARM AND A LEG

Very expensive or costly. A large amount of money.

  • AT THE DROP OF A HAT

Meaning: without any hesitation; instantly.

  • A CHIP ON YOUR SHOULDER

Being angry about something that happened in the past; a grudge.

  • A DIME A DOZEN

When something is extremely common and simple to acquire

  • A FOOL AND HIS MONEY ARE SOON PARTED

It’s easy for someone acting foolish to lose his/her money through carelessness or by being tricked.

  • A PIECE OF CAKE

A task that is simple to complete; similar to the common phrase “as easy as pie.”

  • AN ARM AND A LEG

Something that is extremely expensive; an idiom meaning the price paid was costly, excessively so.

  • ALL GREEK TO ME

When something is incomprehensible due to complexity.

  • A BIRD IN THE HAND IS WORTH TWO IN THE BUSH

The things we already have are more valuable than the things we only hope to get.

  • A BLESSING IN DISGUISE

Something good that isn’t recognized by first

  • A BULL IN CHINA SHOP

One who causes damage

  • A CHIP ON YOUR SHOULDER

Being upset for something that happened in the past.

  • A FOOL AND HIS MONEY ARE EASILY PARTED

It’s easy for a foolish person to lose his/ her money

  • A GENTLEMAN AT LARGE

An unreliable person

  • A GREEN HORN

Inexperienced

  • A HOUSE DIVIDED AGAINST ITSELF CANNOT STAND

Everyone involved must unify and function together or it will not work out.

  • A LEOPARD CAN’T CHANGE HIS SPOTS

You cannot change who you are.

  • A LOST CAUSE

A hopeless case, a person or situation having no hope of positive change

  • A MAN OF STRAW

A weak person

  • A MARE’S NEST

A false invention

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  • A PENNY SAVED IS A PENNY EARNED

By not spending money, you are saving money (little by little)

  • A PICTURE PAINTS A THOUSAND WORDS

A visual presentation is far more descriptive than words

  • A PIECE OF CAKE

A task that can be accomplished very easily

  • A SLAP ON THE WRIST

A very mild punishment

  • A STALKING HORSE

A person or thing that is used to conceal someone’s real intentions

  • A STEAL

Very inexpensive, a bargain

  • A TASTE OF YOUR OWN MEDICINE

When you are mistreated the same way you mistreat others

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  • A TOSS-UP

A result hat is still unclear and can go either way

  • A WOLF IN SHEEP’S CLOTHING

A dangerous person pretending harmless.

  • ADD FUEL TO THE FIRE

Whenever something is done to make a bad situation even worse than it is

  • AGAINST THE CLOCK

Rushed and short on time

  • ALL (DAY, WEEK, MONTH, YEAR) LONG

The entire day, week, month, year

  • ALL ALONG

All the time, from the beginning (without change)

  • ALL AND SUNDRY

Without making any distinction

  • ALL BARK AND NO BITE

When someone is threatening and/ or aggressive but not willing to engage in a fight

  • ALL GREEK TO ME

Meaningless and incomprehensible like someone who cannot read, speak

  • APPLE TO MY EYE

Someone who is cherished above all others

  • FAIR AND WIDE

Equal opportunity to all

  • FAR AND WIDE

Every where

  • FEW AND FAR BETWEEN

Not frequent, unusual, rare

  • FIELD DAY

An enjoyable day or circumstance

  • FIFTY- FIFTY

Divided into two equal parts

  • FINDING YOUR FEET

To become more comfortable in whatever you are doing

  • FINGER LICKING GOOD

To become more comfortable in whatever you are doing

  • GRAVEYARD SHIFT

Working hours from about 12:00 am to 8.00

  • LONG IN THE TOOTH

Old people (or horses)

  • LOOSE CANNON

Someone who is unpredictable and can cause damage if not kept in

  • MAKE NO BONES ABOUT

To state a fact so there are no doubts or objections

  • METHOD TO MY MADNESS

Strange or crazy actions that appear meaningless but in the done for a good reason

  • MIGHT AND MAIN

With all enthusiasm

  • MILK AND WATER

Weak

  • MORE OR LESS

Approximately, almost, somewhat, to a certain degree

  • MUMBO JUMBO

Nonsense or meaningless speech

  • MUM’S THE WORD

To keep quiet, To say nothing

  • NARROW-MINDED

Not willing to accept the ideas of others

  • LOCK AND KEY

In safe place

  • IT TAKES TWO TO TANGO

A two person conflict where both people are at fault

  • LATIN AND GREEK

Unable to understand

  • ONCE IN A BLUE MOON

Something that happens very rarely

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  • SPILL THE BEANS

To disclose the secrets

  • CRY OVER SPILT MILK

Complaining about a loss or failure from the past

  • MEAN BUSINESS

Being serious or dedicated

  • ICING ON THE CAKE

Something that turns good into great

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