All Important Previous Year Idioms 10.

‘A bed of roses’ means - [Ansar & VDP CA: 10]

A. hardship B. talented C. comfortable D.
01. ‘ABC’ means - worthless
A. advanced knowledge B. elementary Ans: C
knowledge
C. intermediate knowledge D. pre- 11. ‘Life is not a bed of roses’ means - [LGED AE: 19]
intermediate knowledge A. life is a painful journey B. life is a bed of flowers
Ans: B other than rose.
02. The film makes huge profits, and the workers want a - C. life is a bed of merry gold D. none of the above
[DSHE Storekeeper: 21] Ans: A
A. blank cheque B. lion’s share C. new
ball game D. slice of the cake 12. ‘Life is not a bed of roses’ means - [JnU: 06-07]
Ans: D A. life is not poetic. B. life is hard. C. life is uneven.
03. ‘A piece of cake' means - [DU: 17-18] D. life is incomplete.
A. a slice of cake B. a valueless act Ans: B
C. an inexperienced person D. something that is very
easy / an easy task 13. ‘A bed of roses’ means -[DPEAT]
Ans: D A. a comfortable bed B. a soft rosy bed
C. a bed full of roses D. a life only of joy and happiness
04. ‘A piece of cake’ means - [DU: 13-14]
A. a very mild punishment B. a task that can be Ans: D
accomplished very easily
C. a hidden or secret strength D. a result that is still
unclear and can go either way 14. ‘Aware of contrary things’ means - [CAG Auditor: 01]
Ans: B A. alleviate B. dissimulating C.
ambivalent D. simulation
05. What is the meaning of the idiom ‘a round dozen’? [ Ans: C
14th BCS]
A. a full dozen B. a little more than a dozen 15. ‘Acid test’ means - (JUST: 15-16]
C. round about a dozen D. a little less than a dozen A. sour test B. dangerous test C. real test D.
Ans: A poisonous test
Ans: C
06. ‘A dime a dozen’ means - [DU: 17-18]
A. something common B. something very rare C. 16. ‘Achilles heel’ means - (DPI. A HU: 10]
something we need D. something very costly A. minor fault B. the fault which is small but can
Ans: A cause a person’s tall
C. a heel of Achilles D. the fault of Achilles
07. ‘A baker’s dozen’ means - [DPE AT: 13] Ans: B
A. charity B. allowance C. twelve A.
thirteen 17. What is the appropriate meaning of ‘Achilles heel?
Ans: D (1/U* BUS]
A. important issue B. a vulnerable point / weak point
08. ‘A dark horse’ means - [DSS SSO: 05] of a person
A. a horse which is dark in colour. B. a person whose C. turning point D. main point
qualities are unknown / unfamiliar Ans: B
C. a horse which was seen in darkness. D. a horse which
has been kept in darkness. 18. What docs ‘abode of god’ mean? |DPP. A1IX): 10]
Ans: B A. home of God B. heaven C. garden
D. residence
09. ‘A dark horse’ means - [BMET AD: 07] Ans: B
A. a horse black in colour. B. an ignorant unpleasant
person. 19. ‘Absolute Zero’ means - |Cag Auditor: 05]
C. a man who does not talk much but surprises others by A. 0°C temperature B. -273° temperature
his qualities / strange man C. zero mark in exam D. lowest number
Ans: C Ans: B
20. ‘A bolt from the blue’ means an - [NTRC] Ans: A
A. unexpected gift g completely unexpected calamity
/ unfortunate occurrence 31. ‘At bottom’- [CAG Auditor: 01]
C. unexpected person D. unexpected place A. in disguise B. at the end C. secretly D. in
Ans: B reality
Ans: D
21. The bad news struck him like a bolt from the - [29th
DCS] 32. ‘At a low ebb’ means - [DU: 11-12]
A. sky B. heavens C. firmament D. blue A. increasing B. decreasing C. still D. increasing &
Ans: D decreasing
Ans: B
22. ‘Apple of one’s eye’ means - [BRUR: 16-17]
A. apple like eye B. big eye C. apple coloured 33. What is the meaning of the idiom ‘at a low ebb’?
eye D. extremely favourite [BRUR: 15-16]
Ans: D A. in a safe situation B. in a poor state
C. increasing something abruptly D. any incident
23. ‘An apple of discord’ means a / an - [ACC AI: 04] which is apparently bad
A. sweet apple B. unexpected gift C. important Ans: B
subject D. object of quarrel /dispute
Ans: D 34. ‘At a stretch’ means - [MoHAPO: 12]
A. sporadic B. stopping C. pressure D.
24. The principal is — in the college. [MBSTU: 12-13] without stopping / break
A. all and sundry B. all in all C. all the same D. Ans: D
all at once
Ans: B 35. I can walk five miles - [JU: 09-10]
A. at long last B. at a stretch C. all and
sundry D. at the same time
Ans: B
25. When a person says he is ‘all in’, it means - [17th BCS]
A. he is very tired B. he has arrived C. he has 36. They sell books at round rate. Here ‘at round rate’
finished packing D. he has got everything means - [BSA DO: 13]
Ans: A A. fixed price B. overprice C. low price D. market
price
26. He is all but ruined. Here ‘all but’ means - [CU: 18-19] Ans: A
A. in fact B. truly C. seldom D. nearly /
almost 37. Beasts move — in the forest. / Birds fly — in the sky.
Ans: D [43rd BCS]
A. at least B. at free C. at large D. all
27. The law applies to - [BDBL SO: 11] Ans: C
A. all and sundry B. all in all C. each other D.
one another 38. Birds fly at large in the sky. The correct meaning of the
Ans: A idiom ‘at large’ is - [11* N 1'RC]
A. very big B. freely / in general C. very long D.
28. ‘All at once’ means - [DSS Computer Operator: 06] broad
A. quickly B. slowly C. suddenly D. Ans: B
gradually 39. At —, he loses his temper. [DPE AT: 03]
Ans: C A. last B. morning C. times D.
any cost
29. ‘All agog’ means - [DMC AIO: 05] Ans: C
A. very interested B. enthusiastic C. indulged D.
involved 40. ‘At any cost’ means - [NBR ARO: 14]
Ans: A A. at a heavy cost B. in an expensive way C. with
full strength D. under any circumstances
30. ‘All in all’ means - [DPE AT: 11] Ans: D
A. all powerful B. powerless C. only one D.
who has lost power 41. ‘At stone’s throw’ means - [BTV RO: 06]
A. unit of weight B. to strike C. a game D. Ans: D
at a short distance
Ans: D 52. The old man works ‘at a snail's pace’ means - [CU: 11-
12]
42. You are not — a good man. [DoH HT: 04] A. he works smoothly B. he works carefully C. he
A. at all B. as long as C. at once D.as well works steadily D. he works slowly
as Ans: D
Ans: A
53.‘At a loss’ means - [14th NTRC]
43. ‘At the outset’ means - [JU: 06-07] A. puzzled B. destroyed C. defeat D. harm
A. beginning B. late C. morning D, night Ans: A
Ans: A 54. ‘At the outset* means - [DoNM SSN: 17]
A. in the end B. in the middle C. at the
44. ‘At one go' means - [KU: 07-08] beginning D. before the end
A. at the time of go B. at one attempt C. Ans: C
simultaneously D. at once
Ans: B 55. The expression ‘after one’s own heart’ means - [25th
BCS]
45. The thief was caught at - [DPE AT: 03] A. to be in low spirit B. to be in high spirit C.
A. least B. large C. length D. home complete devotion D. to one’s own liking .
Ans: D
Ans: C
56. He is — in English. [SBL Officer: 05]
46. His honour is now at - [DPI- AT: 03] A. in the dark B. at home C. linked D.
A. home B. large C. danger D. stake carrying the day.
Ans: D Ans: B

47. His life is at stake. Here ‘at stake' means - [DPE 57. ‘At home* means - [DPE AT: 01]
ATEO: 09] A. familiar with B. home made of bricks
A. free from danger B. endangered C. to be C. try to make a home D. one who has lost time
doomed D. out of danger Ans: A
Ans: B
58. The correct meaning of ‘at home’ is - [BRUR: 12-13]
48. ‘A tree is known by the fruit its bears’ means - [DPE A. within house B. expert C. powerful D.
AT: 05] clear cut
A. evil can never be disguised B. only a fool would look Ans: B
for apples in a pear tree
C. flower docs not give a correct impression D. a
person is known by his / her deeds 59. He is quite at home in English. Here ‘at home’ means -
Ans: D [RU: 11-12]
A. be speaks English at home. B. everybody at home
49. ‘At daggers drawn' means - [15thDCS] speaks English.
A. to be in a state of understanding. B. to be in a state C. be is bad in English. D. he is quite at ease with
of hostility / fighting / enmity / unfriendly English
C. to be in a state of friendship. D. at a standstill Ans: D
Ans: B
60. What is the meaning of the phrase ‘at home with’?
56. The winners will be selected at random. Here ‘at [Various Ministries AO: 16]
random’ means - [DU: 02-03] A. family relation B. free at C. neighbour D.
A. by interviewing B. by testing C. by chance D. at ease / comfortable
by competition Ans: D
Ans: C
61. The man did the work as my direction. Here ‘as’
51.‘At the eleventh hour' means - [NU: 08-09] indicates the idiom - [12 NTRC]
A. at the best time B. at no time C. at the first time A. as regards B. by all means C. according to
D. at the last time or moment D. at random
 Ans: C A. up and down B. hard and fast C. at a
glance D. out of print
62. He escaped by - |BB AD 18] Ans: C
A a breadth of a hair
B. the breadth of a hair 72. ‘At one’s fingertips’ means - [JU: 16-17]
C. a hair’s breadth A. to take revenge B. matter of shame C.
D. the hair’s breadthiuder complete knowledge D. full sleeve shirts
Ans: C Ans: C

63. My presence to him vs as like ‘a red flag to a - 73. ‘A big draw’ means - [BSMRSTU: 17-18]
A. horse B. bee C. monkey D. bull A. a keen contest B. a huge attraction
Ans: D C. a lovely spectacle D. a game without any result
Ans: B
64. ‘A needle in a haystack’ means -
A forceful entry into a house B. extraordinarily 74. Students think for a bit before answering. Here ‘a bit’
beautiful to look at means - [DPE AT: 01]
C. extremely difficult to find out D. unusually A. small amount B. short time C. large amount
comfortable to live in D. profoundly
Ans: C Ans: B
65. All of a sudden, the victim -
A. burst in tears B. was burst into tears C. 75. Your deeds are at — with your words. [BBS ASO: 14]
burst out tears D. burst into tears A. variance B. variety C. variation D.
Ans: B variable
Ans: A
66. Identify the correct sentence. |43‘UB( S]
A. The girl burst out tears B. The girl burst into tears 76. He has been nominated the chief director of the
C. The girl burst with tears D. The girl bursted out company as he has --- in the company, [IKKNIU:
tears A. a sleeping partner B. a lion heart C. a lion’s share
Ans: B D. great courage
Ans: C
67. ‘A place in the sun’ means - [BRUR: 16-17]
A. a position which is very hot B. a position in which
is very problematic
C. a situation which is creative D. a position in which 77. A — of our GNP comes from agriculture. [CoU: 19-20]
you are in advantage A. lion’s share B. key stone C. lay figure D. jog trot
Ans: D Ans: A

68. ‘Across the board’ means - [CU: 17-18] 78. ‘A slip of the tongue’ means something is said - [JnU:
A. travelling between countries B. everyone or 14-15]
everything is included A. wrongly by choice B. unintentionally
C. from end to end/ face to face D. giving C. without giving proper thought D. to hurt another
something across the table person
Ans: B Ans: B

69. ‘At the spur of the moment’ means - [KU (B. 14-15] 79. Yesterday he had a — from a serious accident. [JnU:
A. difficult moment B. without delay C. great 15-16]
moment D. beautiful moment A. narrow escape B. possibility C. danger D.
Ans: B chance
Ans: A
70. Monica is clearly — when it conies to speaking a 80. We must — catch the 7.30 train. [CU: 07-08]
foreign language. [CU: 16-17] A. at once B. at best C. at all costs D. surely
A. to a disadvantage B. from a disadvantage C. instantly
in a disadvantage D. at a disadvantage Ans: C
Ans: D
81. The students wrote the essay — the instruction of their
71. He looked over the paper - [IU: 17-18] teacher. [BU: 13-14]
A. accordance with B. accordingly C. in accordance not been done before
to D. according to Ans: D
Ans: D
92. ‘Beating around the bush’ means - [DPE ATEO: 04]
82. In accordance — his advice, I should visit my sister’s A. solving a problem B. attacking aggressively
house. [BADC AAO: 20] C. speaking to the point D. avoiding the main point
A. of B. for C. with D. to
Ans: C Ans: D

83. ‘As well as’ means - [CoU: 14-15] 93. ‘Beat around the bush’ means - [IU: 13-14]
A. good B. and C. also D. very A. to walk in the bush for a long time
well B. to walk around the bush with the view to hunting doves
Ans: B C. to talk about something for a short time without coming
to the main point
84. The maid is — of my mother. [DPE AT: 17] D. to talk about something for a long time without coming
A. at the beck and call B. at the length C. to the main point
at her wits’ end D. at the beck and front Ans: D
Ans: A
94. Robin has a habit of — without coming the actual point
85. On hearing the news of her son’s death, the mother was at once. [DU: 07-08]
- [IF AD: to) A. sleeping partner B. skin and bone C. well to
A. washed with tears B. washed in tears C. do D. beating about the bush
bathed in tears D. bathed with tears Ans: D
Ans: C
95. You have talked on the topic on ten minutes. Stop ---,
86. ‘Black and blue’ means – and let me clarify it.
A. mercifully B. mercilessly / sorely C. A. bitine around the bush B. beating around the bush
hopefully D. sympathetically C. betting round the bush D. butting around the bush
Ans: B
Ans: B

87. The teacher beat the student - [DPE ATEO: 10] 96. ‘By and by’ means - [DPE ATEO: 04]
A. one by one B. black and white C. black and blue A. suddenly B. in course of time C. soon D.
D. one after another as it would be
Ans: C Ans: C

88. ‘Black sheep’ means - 97. ‘Blessing in disguise’ means - [KU: 15-16]
A. A phrase B. A group C. A clause D. An A. fort6unes in prayer B. dilemma of success and
idiom failure
Ans: D C. turning fate into successe D. positive outcome in an
apparent negative
89. ‘Brain-box’ means - [DFP FWI: 18] Ans: D
A. idea B. wit C. thought D.
intelligent person 98. I started at the bottom of the — in this company. [IF
Ans: D AD: 16]
A. ladder B. steps C. stairs D.
elevators
90. Before taking such a test, one had better brush up on Ans: A
his/her vocabulary. Here 'brush up' means - [JNU: 10-11]
A. outline B. translate C. revise D. review 99. —. I enjoyed my time at college. [JU: 16-17]
A. by the by B. by and large C. by and
Ans: C by D. bye-bye
Ans: B
91. ‘Break the record' means - [NBR ARO: 14]
A. destroy property B. do damage to property 100. ‘Breathe one’s last’ means - [DPE ATEO. 04]
C. attempt impossible things. D. do something that has A. to laugh B. become successful
 110. The suffering of the poor man -113U‘ NI K( ]
C. to pass away D. breathe in the open air A. beyond description B. beggars description C. out of
Ans: C description D. beggar description
Ans: B
101. ‘Be all and end all’ means - [ABLSO: 17]
A. by any means B. supreme aim C. 110. The condition of most slum dwellers is so miserable
everything D. whatever happens that it cannot be described in words. Here ‘cannot be
Ans: B described in words’ indicates - [ 14th BCS]
A. beggars’ description B. cuts to the quick C.
102. ‘By fair means or foul’ means - [DPE AT: 08] boils down to this D. keeps open house
A. without difficulty B. having been Ans: A
instigated
C. without using common sense D. in any way, 111. What is the meaning of the expression ‘bottom line’?
honest or dishonest [15th BCS]
Ans: D A. end of a road B. final step
C. last line of a book D. essential point / most
103. ‘Bear and burnt’ means - [CU: 18-19] important thing
A. to enjoy a lot B. to run risk C. to suffer the Ans: D
most D. to be exposed to danger 112. ‘Bottom line’ means - [KU: 13-14]
Ans: C A. the end of the road B. the final step C. the end
result D. the last line of a book
104. ‘Build a castle in the air’ means — [DU: 18-19] Ans: C
A. beautiful fort B. real plan C. building full of
air D. absurd imagination 113. Which phrase does mean conclusion? [SUST: 14-15]
Ans: D A. the bottom-line B. red letter day C. long in the
tooth D. feather in your cap
105. The inquiry has brought — many interesting facts. Ans: A
[RU: 18-19]
A. to us B. to light C. to board D. to 114. ‘Birds of a feather’ means - [ABAK Field Assistant:
stand 18]
Ans: B A. helpful person B. birds of same nature
C. birds of same color D. persons of same nature
106. ‘Bell the cat’ means -|KU: 18-19]
A. do the impossible B. do the unpleasant C. do the Ans: D
difficult D. take the initiative
Ans: A 115. ‘Build a castle in the air’ means - [DDM Auditor: 19]
A. making building B. giving effort
C. absurd imagination D. silly dream
Ans: C
107. Select the right sentence.
A. he will come back by and by B. he will come 116. ‘By the way’ is generally used to - [CGDF Junior
back bye and bye Auditor: 19]
C. he will come back by the by D. He will come A. beg pardon B. request C. digress D. show
back bye and bye interest
Ans: A Ans: C
108. ‘Black sheep’ means - [KU; 0J 04] 117. ‘Break the ice’ means - [DPE AT: 22]
A. big sheep B. a sheep of black colour A. speak first after long silence B. make
C. costly sheep D. wicked man / bad person someone feel comfortable
Ans: D C. be the first to begin / start a conversation D. all of
the above
109. ‘Beggar description’ means - |( AG Auditor. 05] Ans: D
A. life of die beggar B. unnecessary C.
indescribable D. miserable life
Ans: C 118. ‘Blow hot and cold’ means - [NBLPO: 03]
A. changing weather B. to be untrustworthy
C. to be inconsistent D. to be rich and poor [Auditor: 05]
Ans: C A. noble birth B. enmity C. bluish D. blue
colour
119. Be all ears’ means - [MoPEMR SO: 19] Ans: A
A. always agree with other people B. be
highly confused 129. A ‘bull market’ means that share prices are - [17th
C. listen with great interest and curiosity D. become fully BCS]
aware of something important A. rising B. moving C. falling D.
Ans: C static
Ans: A
120. ‘Be that as it may’ means - [CoU: 15-16]
A. but B. and C. as well as D. however 130. A ‘Bear market’ means that share prices are -
Ans: D A. moving B. rising C. falling D.
sialic
121. ‘Beg the question’ means - [BRUR: 14-15] Ans: C
A. to refer to B. to raise objections C. to take for 131. In share market ‘bearish’ indicates - |DSS so: 08]
granted D. to be discussed A. a high price B. a falling price C.
Ans: C bonus D. spot market
Ans: B
122. ‘Bad blood’ means - [DU: 11-12]
A. impure blood B. poisonous C. 132. ‘Bag and baggage’ means - [BRDB URDO: 13]
friendship D. enmity / animosity A. property B. heavy things C. costly things
Ans: D D. leaving nothing behind
Ans: D
123. ‘By and large’ means - [44th BCS]
A. very large B. mostly C. everywhere D. 133. The meaning of the idiom ‘below the salt’ is - [DSHE
nowhere AT: 04]
Ans: B A. lowly B. lack of salt C. salty D.
below the sea level
Ans: A

124. Choose the option that best expresses the word ‘brush 134. ‘Breathe one's last' / ‘to kick the bucket’ / ‘pass away’
up’? [RU: 15-16] / ‘to give up the ghost’ means - [33d BCS]
A. reject B. pay no A. quarrel B. die C. begin D.
attention to neglect
C. remove by sweeping D. improve one’s previous Ans: B
knowledge by study
Ans: D 135. The man — his last-on-last Sunday. [CAG Auditor:
05]
125. ‘Weal and woe’ come - [RU: 15-16] A. breathe B. eaten C. drink D.
A. in a body B. by and by C. by the by D. by breathed
turns Ans: D
Ans: D
136. ‘By all means' means - |KSB Officer: 08]
126. ‘Bootleg’ means - [15th BCS] A. meaningful B. uncertainly C.
A. smuggle B. export C. import D. certainly D. by hook or by crook
distribute Ans: D
Ans: A
137. ‘By hook or by crook' means -
127. Those customers are — the most demanding we’ve A. at any cost B. trying hard C. heart
ever had. and soul. D. never say die
A. so far is B. by far C. from far D. since Ans: A
far 138. The — always do many good things for society. [DSS
Ans: B SSO: 08]
A. erelong B. big guns C. sheet anchor D.
128. What is the meaning of the phrase ‘blue blood’? yellow dog
 Ans: B Accountant: 11]
A. hook or by crook B. fits & starts C.
139. He is a birdbrain. Here ‘a birdbrain’ means - [DPE and the by D. leaps & bounds
AT: 01] Ans: D
A. a fool B. a criminal C. a conman D. a devil
150. ‘Bury the hatchet’ means - [BJMC ACO: 13]
Ans: A A make a noise B. make peace C. make a
whole D. bury a dead body
140. Do not judge a book by its - [IU: 11-12] Ans: B
A. colour B. cover C. sales D.
author
Ans: B
151. What is the meaning of the idiom ‘bury the hatchet’?
141. He succeeded — perseverance. [DPE AT: 01] [BRUR: 12-13]
A. by dint of B. by way of C. in view of D. in lieu A. stop quarrelling and become friendly B. stop
of doing something and going somewhere else
Ans: A C. preserve something for bad days D. try to
destroy a hatchet
142. The phrase ‘to be in the swim’ means - [JBC AM: 09] Ans: A
A. to swim hard B. to practice C. to be a part of
D. to show off 152. The word ‘boring chore’ means - |DIJ: 09-10]
Ans: C A. wasteful effort B. absorbing thought

143. The expression ‘browbeating’ means - [BDBLSO: 17] C. tiresome job D. uninteresting work
A. raising eyebrows B. showing indifference Ans: C
C. showing surprise D. frightening someone
Ans: D 153. ‘Back up’ means - | Mol .PA Sub Registrar: 12]
A. stop B. support C. explode D.
144. He succeeded in life — his talents. [CAG Auditor: 05] continue
A. instead of B. by way of C. by Ans: B
virtue of D. by means of
Ans: C 154. A ‘burning question’ means - |Et s to OK]
A. a false question B. a hard question
145. ‘By fits and starts’ means - [BRED AD: 19] C. an uncommon question D. much talked about or
A. seldom B. repeatedly hotly discussed or important question
C. continuously D. not continuously / irregularly Ans: D
Ans: D
155. Unemployment is the — of the day. | MBS : 15-16]
146. Only those who are not serious to their success work A. burning question B. crying need
by — and starts. [31” BCS] C. sum and substance D. part and parcel
A. long odds B. against time C. every Ans: A
inch D. fits
Ans: D 156. ‘Burning the candle at both ends’ vindicates - (DSHE
AT: 01)
147. ‘By leaps and bounds’ means - A. wasting B. burning valuables
A. wisely B. aimlessly C. easily D. rapidly C. burning the candle fully D. both ends to be
/ very quickly demolished
Ans: D Ans: A

148. The population of Bangladesh is increasing - [BSA

DO: 13] 157. I am afraid he is burning the candle at both ends and
A. by fits & starts B. by all means C. by & ruining his life. Here ‘burning the candle at both ends’
large D. by leaps & bounds means - [KU: 16-17]
Ans: D A. becoming overgenerous B. losing his objectives
C. overtaxing his energies D. wasting his money
149. The price of daily necessaries increases by - [CAAB Ans: C
 C. pursuing an incorrect lead D. planting a wrong tree
158. Do not burn the candle - [DSHE UDA: 21] Ans: C
A. at both ends B. in daylight C. when you
asleep D. when you walk 168. The paternal property is — between the two brothers.
Ans: A [BSA DO: 13]
A. up and doing B. in blue color
159. ‘Bring to book’ means - [DSHE AT: 04] C. at a premium D. the bone of contention
A. valueless person B. famous writer Ans: D
C. book which is lost D. to rebuke / punish / fetch for
justice 169. ‘Bird’s eye view' means - [DPE AT: 01]
Ans: D A. eyes of birds B. a view of the sky
C. a flock of birds D. a rough idea / a cursory glance
160. Choose the meaning of ‘bring to pass’. [27th DCS]
A. cause to happen B. cause to pass C. cause Ans: D
to destroy D. cause to carry out
Ans: A 170. I ‘have butterflies in my stomach’ means - [CU: 11-
12]
161. ‘A best seller’ means - [DU: 07-08] A. I am confident B. I am nervous C. I am
A. an efficient salesman B. a celebrity delighted D. I am sad
C. a piece of ornament D. a book that sells in very Ans: B
large number
Ans: D 171. What does ‘big guns’ means - [SUST: 09-10]
A. large guns B. renowned person
162. What is the meaning of the idiom ‘a bad egg’? C. corrupt person D. famous political personalities
[BRUR: 12-13] Ans: D
A. an unreliable person B. a
dangerous person 172. ‘Big bug’ means - [NTRC]
C. a person who can’t create anything D. none of A. useful person B. important person C.
these unemployed person D. employed person
Ans: C Ans: B

163. ‘Bill of fare’ is - [17thBCS] 173. The idiom ‘between the devil and the deep sea’ means
A. a chart of bus fare B. a price list - [Instructor:03]
C. a valuable document D. a list of dishes at a A. happy situation B. tempting situation C.
restaurant difficult situation D. easy situation
Ans: D Ans: C

164. What is the meaning of the expression ‘bottom of my

heart’? [DU: 12-13] 174. ‘The birds and the bees’ means - [DPE AT: I K|
A. close to my heart B. core of my heart C. close to A. the basic facts about sex B. the
my liver D. lower part of my heart basic facts about marriage
Ans: B C. the birds and the bees are good workers D. the
relation between the birds and the bees
165. ‘Build a castles in the air’ is to - [JnU: 05-06] Ans: A
A. work on a massive scale B. make a fortune
C. be a dreamer D. work selflessly 175. ‘Buoyant health’ means - [JnU: 09-10]
Ans: C A. poor health B. bad health C. ill
health D. sound / good health
166. Don’t build a castle in the —, you will be Aus: D
disappointed. [JnU: 09-10]
A. houses B. air C. sky D. earth 176. Although he has failed in the written examination, he
Ans: B is using backstairs influence to get the job. Here ‘backstairs
influence’ means - [BSMRSTU: 15-16]
167. What is the meaning of the phrase ‘barking up the A. political influence B. secret and unfair influence
wrong tree’? [DPE ATEO: 09] C. backing influence D deserving and proper influence
A. removing the bark of a tree B. felling a worming tree
 Ans: B 187. ‘Catch off guard’ means - [DU: 14-15]
A. neglect duty B. substitute a guard
177. ‘The ambassador was ‘bombarded with questions’ C. be on guard D. get someone when he or she is
means - [CU: 07-08] careless
A. the ambassador made many bombs B. the ambassador Ans: D
was asked too many unpleasant questions
C. the ambassador was bombed to death D. the ambassador 188. ‘Carried the day’ means - [CU. 07-08]
made bombs with questions A. won B. defeated C. lost the day
Ans: B D. passed the day
Ans: A
178. ‘Capital punishment’ means - [RU: 11-12]
A. heavy punishment B. death penaltyC. imprisonment 189. Carry the day’ means - [JBL Officer (Cash): 20]
D. capital confiscation A. win / be victorious B. lose C. defeat
Ans: B D. carry
Ans: A
179. What is the meaning of ‘culpable homicide’? [CoU:
15-16] 190. ‘Call it a day’ means - [JnU: 06-07]
A. grievous hurt B. murder C. extortion D. A. open an event B. fix an appointment C. spend
not amounting to murder the time D. finish work
Ans: D Ans: D

180. ‘Cupboard love' means - [JUST: 15-16] 191. Let’s call it a day’ means - [CGDF Junior Auditor: 19]
A. flatten7 B. open love C. reckless love D. A. isn’t it day time? B. let’s stop work now
show of affection C. let’s presume it to be day D. let’s compare it with a
Ans: D day
Ans: B
181. ‘Crocodile tears' means - [BKB Supervisor: 12]
A. tears of a crocodile B. false / deceptive cry C. tears of 192. ‘Call a spade a spade’ means - [KSB Officer: 08J
animals D. tears of lucky person A. be factual B. speak plainly C. express
Ans: B fully D. use unpalatable words
Ans: B
182. Who can shed ‘Crocodile tears’? [BRDB ARDO: 14]
A. neighbours B. friends 193. ‘Cail in question’ means - [BRUR: 16-17]
C. relations D. heartless man and woman A. problem B. die C. doubt D.
Ans: D optimum
Ans: C
183. Which of the following phrases give the meaning of 194. His honesty cannot be - (BKDB 14]
‘false tears of sorrow’? [BRDB ARDO: A. taken into account B. brought to light C. taken
A. crocodiles tears B. crying need C. a close into question D. called in question
fisted man D. cry in the wilderness Ans: D
Ans: A 195. ‘Call to mind’ means -
A. fantasize B. attend C. remember D. request
184. ‘He could not believe his ears’ means - [JnU: 07-08] Ans: C
A. incredulous B. deaf C. guilty
D. hurt 196. ‘Call names’ means - |DPE A 1:0|j
Ans: A A- perplexity B. to remember C. rebuke D. utter
obscene word
185. ‘Catch sight of means - [DPE ATEO: 16] Ans: C.
A. he caught her sight B. he saw her C. he overlooked
her D. he threatened her 197. ‘Catch a tartar’ means -
Ans: B A. a cruel person B. people of Turkey
C. friendly atmosphere D. meet a powerful
186. ‘Catch sight of means - [SBL Officer: 05] opponent
A. see for a moment B. paying attention C. Ans: D
discover D. become popular
Ans: A 198. ‘Cook the hooks or accounts’ means -
A. creation trouble B. illegal business 207. ‘Come to the fore’ means to become - [SBL SO: 18]
C. improper relationship D. preparing false A. prominent B. aggressive C. weak D.
accounts aware
Ans: D Ans: A

199. ‘Cry wolf means - 208. The expression ‘cats and dogs’ means - [Ansar &
A. show anger B. bare one’s teeth C. VDP CA: 10]
clear the road D. give a false alarm A. enmity B. heavily C. fighting D. light
Ans: D Ans: B
200. ‘Cry over spilt milk’ means - [BU: 15-16]
A. being too inquisitive B. complain about a loss 209. Which one is related to ‘rain’? [SPCBL Cashier: 21]
from the past A. cats and dogs B. cat and dog C. cat’s
C. being extremely desperate D. judge something eye. D. nine lives of cats
primarily on appearance Ans: A
Ans: B

201. ‘Cry for the moon’ is - [DPE AT: 05] 210. ‘Cut and dry’ means - [RU: 15-16]
A. to be moonstruck B. to be romantic person A. secret B. humorous C. briefer D. already
C. to be interested in astronomy D. to want something that decided / fixed
is impossible to get Ans: D
Ans: D
211. ‘Cut to the quick’ means - [RAKUB Supervisor: 17]
202. ‘Crack the whip’ means - [IU: 13-14] A. surprised B. hurt intensely C. annoyed D.
A. to use one's power to enable someone to work steadily irritated
Ans: B
B. to use one’s authority to make someone work harder
C. to make one’s hand useful in a mission 212. ‘To cut a fine figure’ signifies - [JnU: 09-10]
D. to use one’s ability to make someone go quickly A. breaking a beautiful statue B. crossing an even
Ans: B number
C. injuring a handsome person D. giving a fine
203. ‘Cut to the quick’ means - [RAKUB Supervisor: 17] impression of oneself
A. cut into two pieces B. cut quickly C. cut at a Ans: D
reasonable D. hurt intensely
Ans: D 213. ‘Cat’s sleep’ means - [DoH HT: 04]
A. sleep frequently B. sleep at night C. be
dismissed D. pretension of sleep
Ans: D

204. ‘A cock and bull story’ means - [NTRC] 214. Politicians often use students as - [12* NTRC]
A. a tragedy B. a false story / absurd A. cat’s paw B. cold water C. fresh
and unlikely story. blood D. kith and kin
C. an animal story/a fable D. a story about a cock Ans: A
and a bull
Ans: B 215. What is the meaning of the phrase ‘come into force’?
A. make effective B. perplexity C. rebuke D.
205. ‘Come to light’ means - [CAG Auditor: 01] utter obscene word
A. valid B. in danger Ans: A
C. lighting D. to publish / to become known
Ans: D 216. ‘Cool as a cucumber’ means - [DU: 18-19]
A. cold B. indifferent C. distant D. very
206. ‘Come into question’ means - [MoFA AO: 19] calm and controlled
A. to be a great event B. to be matter for praise Ans: D
C. to become a matter for doubt D. to become a matter for
writing 217. My friend is a couch potato. What does the ‘Couch
Ans: C potato’ mean? [PKSF AM 19]
A. active person B. busy person C. lazy
person D. angry person destitute
Ans: C Ans: D

218. ‘Carrot and stick’ means - [BSMRSTU: 18-19] 228. ‘Down to earth’ means - [DU: 09-10]
A. fair and foul B. continuous vigilance C. A. close to nature B. hopeful C. normalize D.
democratic D. reward & punishment realistic
Ans: D Ans: D

219. ‘Castles in the air’ means - |BBS SO: 17] 229. May Bangladesh prosper - [MoE Computer Operator:
A. romantic scenery B. visionary project 19]
C. fanciful schemes D. idealistic thinking A. day to day B. day by day C. day with day D.
Ans: C day on day
Ans: B
220. ‘Cash COW’ means - (Southeast Bank PO: 17]
A. a cow bought on cash payment B. a source of 230. ‘Dead letter’ means - [CU: 07-08]
steady profit A. draconian law B. bad law C. old letter D.
C. a source of intermittent gain D. a cow that can law not in force
be readily encashed Ans: D
Ans: B
231. ‘Dilly-dally’ means - [20th BCS]
221. ‘Cut back’ means - [SBC AM: 19] A. to dilute B. repeat C. waste time D. wait
A. stop production B. reducing expenditure impatiently
C. reducing interest rate D. return to previous Ans: C
position
Ans: B 232. If you dilly-dally, you - [NSTU: 16-17]
A. do your work diligently B. do your work slowly
222. The phrase ‘conservative outlook’ refers to - [CoU: C. do your work quickly D. hesitate to do your
16-17J work
A. openness B. restrictions C. easy flow D. Ans: B
blindness
Ans: B 233. ‘Die in harness’ means - [DDM AD: 01]
A. died in business B. died in peace C. died in
223. ‘Cut off a corner’ means - [KU: 16-17] honour D. died in dishonour
A. cut a road B. take a short cut C. go slow D. Ans: A
go fast
Ans: B 234. ‘Die in harness’ indicates - [BCICAM: 17]
A. death in a cage B. continue to the last in one’s
224. ‘Cut a sorry figure’ means - [JnU: 17-18] business or profession
A. change slowly B. make a poor impression C. death before time D. death after prolonged suffering
C. fruitless task D. feel sorry for what has from hernia
happened Ans: B
Ans: B
235. ‘The die is cast’ means - [KU: 19-20]
225. ‘Do's and don’ts’ means - [PUST: 13-14] A. the death news is broadcast B. somebody
A. disobedience B. restrictions C. instructions D. escaped his death
wisdom C. the decision that can be changed D. the decision
Ans: C that cannot be changed
Ans: D
226. Do come and visit us the next time you’re in Dhaka.
Here ‘do come and visit’ means - [IU: 08-09] 236. ‘Double jeopardy’ means - [8th BJS]
A. enter B. pay visit C. show up D. A. judicating twice B. duplicate issue C. double
encounter zero high D. double standard
Ans: B Ans: A

227. ‘Down and out’ means - [DU: 18-19] 237. ‘Donkey work’ means - [DPEAT:01]
A. dead B. deprived C. disturbing D. A. a serious assignment B. manual labour
C. very simple work D. the hard and boring of judgement
part of a job Ans: B
Ans: D
247. An ‘early bird’ means - [BRUR: 14-15]
238. ‘Dog days’ means - [43"‘BCSj A. a little bird B. a short-lived bird C. an early riser
A. a period of being care free B. a period of D. a bird that often sees
misfortune Ans: C
C. a period of having youthful flings D. hot weather / a
bad time 248. Rahim is every inch a gentle man. Here ‘every inch’
Ans: D means - [BSA DO: 13]
A. top to bottom B. heavily C. moderately
239. He started at day-break. Here the word ‘day-break’ D. roughly
means - [Various Ministries SAE: 17] Ans: A
A. evening B. morning C. mid-day D. night 249. ‘For the time being’ means - [DPE ATEO: 04]
A. later B. temporarily C. enduring D.
Ans: B lasting
Ans: B
240. ‘Every now and then’ means - |DU. 07-OKJ
A. occasionally B. every year C. every 250. ‘First language’ means - [PUST: 13-14]
day D. at long intervals A. lingua franca B. mother tongue C. English
Ans: A D. official language
Ans: B
241. ‘End in smoke’ means - | Junior teacher: 18|
A. to make completely understand B. to excite great 251. Choose the correct sentence. [BTV Producer: 06]
applause A. quote this poem from memory. B. quote this
C. to give up smoking D. to terminate poem from the memory.
without producing any result C. quote this poem from heart. D. quote this
Ans: D poem from the heart.
Ans: A

242. The attempt taken by the authority finally - 252. What is the meaning of ‘far and wide’? [BRUR: 15-
[BSMK8TU: I8-19| 16]
A. cut to the quick B. turn a deaf car C. up to A. nowhere B. far away C. everywhere D.
mark D. ended in smoke in a special place
Ans: D Ans: C
253. ‘Fight shy of means - [JnU: 17-18]
243. ‘End in smoke’ means - A. a feeling of guilty B. be ruined
A. come to nothing B. end in nothing C. end C. feel sorry for what has happened D. trying to avoid
nicely D. to head to the fire a person
Ans: A, B Ans: D

244. ‘Ended in Fiasco’ means - [DPE ATEO: 06] 254. ‘Fight shy of means - [DPE AT: 01]
A. complete failure B. end nicely C. yet to be failure A. very shy B. avoid C. fight unitedly
D. on the verge of failure D. fight consistently
Ans: A Ans: B

245. ‘Eat humble pie’ / ‘Eat crow’ means - [SBLSO: 18]

A. apologize B. surrender C. leave D.
eat his food
Ans: A 255. What is meaning of ‘face the music’? [DFP
Cameraman: 19]
246. Which one of the following sentences is correct? [DU: A. hide the truth B. create a problem
15-16] C. deal with a problem D. run away from a
A. it was a mistake of judgement B. it was an error problems
of judgement Ans: C
C. it was a wrong of judgement D. it was a gaffe
256. ‘Feel at home’ means - [DoP Postal Operator: 20] Ans: D
A. calm & quiet B. free & easy C. 268. He has left the country for - [DU: 97-98]
familiar & known D. proficient & expert A. permanent B. fear C. good D.
Ans: B bad
Ans: C
257. ‘Free and easy’ means - [NBR ARO: 06] 269. ‘Far Cry' means - [KU: 18-19]
A. openly B. gradually C. verbally D. frankly A. ruined B. lovely C. real D. long
distance
Ans: D Ans: D

258. The man who follows his nose actually follows his - 270. ‘A flying visit' means - [SPCBL Cashier: 21]
[SBL SO: 18] A. a very long visit B. a very nice visit C. a very
A. passion B. rationality C. instinct D. short visit D. none of them
memory Ans: C
Ans: C 271. ‘A fish out of water' means - [PPA Sub-inspcctor: 18]

259. ‘Follow your nose’ means - [DU: 17-18] A. aimlessly B. uncomfortable or

A. to discover something B. to suspect a trick uneasy state / situation for a man
C. to smell something D. to follow your instincts C. comfortable situation D. under scribable
Ans: D Ans: B

260. What does ‘French leave’ mean? [PUST: 17-18] 272. When he came to the village, he felt like a - [DoH HT:
A. leave with pay B. leave without pays C. long 04]
leave D. leave without permission A. fish in water B. gala day C. fish out of
Ans: D water D. hard nut to crack
261. No one should enjoy - [BRUR: 16-17] Ans: C
A. in a hurry B. French leave C. give vent to
D. cut short 273. ‘To fish in troubled waters’ means - [DSHE AT: 08]
Ans: B
262. What is the meaning of the idiom ‘finger the pie’? A. to catch fish in rough water B. to aggravate the
[MoD AD: 19] situation
A. involve in something B. showing disliking C. to take a dip in the river D. to make a personal
C. getting out of something D. uninterested in profit out of disturbance
something Ans: D
Ans: A
263. ‘Feathering one’s own nest’ means - [KU: 19-20] 274. A ‘foregone conclusion’ means - [MBSTU: 11-12]
A. neglecting his job B. making money A. uneasy situation B. false hope C. anticipated
unfairly result D. quite familiar
C. giving access to his relatives’ D. taking wrong Ans: C
decisions 275. ‘Few and far between’ means - [BBS SO: 10]
Ans: B A. long distance B. not very far
264. ‘Fail into Jine’ means - [KU: 06-07] C. in between D. rarely / very few / not
A. agree B. disagree C. honest D. brave frequently
Ans: D
Ans: A
265. ‘Fag end’ means - [BSMRSTU: 13-14] 276. ‘Footloose and fancy-free’ means - [IU: 05-06]
A. the last part B. foggy C. unfair A. whose foot is lost B. unemployed C.
D. If cut a bad figure imaginative D. free to enjoy oneself
Ans: A Ans: D
266. ‘I supported Milon — friendship. [BU: 15-16] 277. Nowab Serajuddola — conspiracy. [KU: 06-07]
A. for the sake of B. in view of C. in point of D. A. fell a victim of B. fell into C. got into D.
for reason of fell a victim to
Ans: A Ans: D
267. ‘For good’ means - [NS1 Watcher Constable: 19] 278. ‘Flare up’ means - [CU: 06-07]
A. for a good cause B. seriously C. temporarily A. to get angry B. to walk fast
D. permanently / forever C. to gain weight D. to increase in confidence
 Ans: A 289. ‘Get rid of means - [15thNTRC]
279. ‘To flog a dead horse’ means - [DoR Sub-Registrar: A. to be free from B. listen C. express
04] D. pretend
A. to fight for a lost cause B. to treat an incurable Ans: A
patient
C. to act in a foolish way D. to take interest in an 290. ‘A gala day’ means - [SBL Officer: 05]
obsolete subject A. a day of brief B. a rainy day C. a
Ans: D relevant day D. a day of festivity
280. Appropriate use of ‘fair play ‘is - [KU: 10-11] Ans: D
A. if you fair play, you can win the match B. I
believe in the practice of fair play in my business 291. ‘A great deal’ means - [CoU: 08-09]
C. he wanted a fair play in the tournament D. play A. great things B. a lot C. a few thing
fair or you will loose D. almost everything
Ans: C Ans: B
281. The meaning of ‘to play fair’ is to - [IU: 13-14]
A. play nicely B. avoid cheating C. play cordially 292. I don’t agree with you, but your idea certainly gives
D. play without quarrel me food - [MBSTU: 11-12]
Ans: B A. for fun B. for consider C. for thought
282. ‘From frying pan to fire’ means - [JnU: 08-09] D. for money
A. jump B. get worse position C. get Ans: C
burnt badly D. get excited
Ans: B 293. ‘Get his ideas across’ means - [32nd BCS]

283. Do you feel — taking a walk? |Dof. AD. 06] A. summaries his ideas B. get his ideas down pat
A. up to B. about C. like D. for
Ans: C C. put together his ideas D. make his ideas
understood
284. ‘A freelance journalist’ is -[RU: 15-16] Ans: D
A. an independent journalist C. an unpaid journalist
D. an unqualified journalist B. a journalist belonging 294. ‘Get along with’ means - [44th BCS]
to the other country A. to adjust B. to walk C. to interest D. to
Ans: A accompany
Ans: A

285. ‘Go to the dogs’ means - |BSA DO. 13] 295. ‘Gift of the gab’ means - [DoL Medical Officer: 05]
A. be estimated B. be agreed C. be blamed D.
be ruined A. fluency of speech B. speaking much /
Ans: D eloquence
C. ability to speak easily D. all of the above
286. Choose the opposite idiomatic expression of ‘go to the
dogs’. [SBLSO: I8| Ans: D
A. be off one’s head B. to breathe one’s last
C. to turn over a new leaf D. to oil one’s own 296. It is all Greek to me. The meaning of the sentence
machine is - [CU: 02-03]
Ans: C A. I understand nothing B. I understand everything

287. ‘Go all out’ means - [CAG Auditor: 05] C. I understand something D. I understand many
A. unsuccessful B. Try hard C. harmful D. things
expose everything Ans: A
Ans: B
297. I know nothing about the language; it is all — to me.
288. Get — bad company. [BP RO: 06] [DPE AT: 02]
A. rid of B. rid from C. rid in D. A. English B. Bengali C. Greek D. Hindi
rid on
Ans: A Ans: C
298. It sounds Greek and Latin. The sentence is related
to - [SPCBL Cashier: 21] 307. ‘Give or lend one’s a hand’ means - [DU: 14-15j
A. easy language B. Latin C. Greece
D. difficult meaning A. giving hands B. give him a hand C. give
Ans: D him handful D. give him handy
Ans: B
299. ‘Growing up socially’ means - [CAG Auditor: 05]
308. I am desperate. All I need really is someone to - [MoD
A. to help other people B. to live in a society AD: |9]
A. take me a hand B. put me a hand C. give
C. to help sisters and brothers D. to know how to live me a hand D. show me a hand
together Ans: C
Ans: B
309. ‘Give somebody a piece of your mind’ means - [41”
300. ‘To get wind of something’ means - [CU: 06-07] DCS]
A. give somebody mental peace B. say exactly
A. hear of something B. taste something what you feel or think
C. clear up something D. puncture something C. return or to help somebody D. tell someone
Ans: A that you are angry with them
Ans: D
301. She — to her frustrations by yelling at the kids. [JU:
18-19] 310. ‘Go wrong' means - [RU: 15-16]
A. gave out B. gave in C. gave vent D. came A. to expect a mistake B. to stop working
out correctly
Ans: C C. to turn upside down D. to become
unmanageable
302. I met him after a long time, but he gave me the cold Ans: B
shoulder. The meaning of the underlined phrase is -[DSHE 311. ‘Green eye' means - JUST: 15-16]
Storekeeper: 21 ] A. jealousy B. trust C. faith D. green
A. ignorance B. insult C. scolding D. offence coloured eyes
Ans: A
Ans: A
312. The word ‘to genuflect' means - [43rd HUS]
303. ‘Give the cold shoulder’ somebody is to - [BCIC A. to be genuine B. to reflect C. to bend the
AM: 11] knee D. to be flexible
A. insult him B. ignore him C. abuse him D. avoid Ans: C
him 313. ‘Greenhorns' means - [SUST: 12-13]
Ans: B A. the cruel persons B. little or lack of experienced or
inexperienced person
C. pastoral folks D. skilled persons
Ans: B
304. Our family is on very good terms with his family.
Here ‘good terms’ means - 314. ‘Hold water' means - [BKB Supervisor: 12]
A. good conditions B. warm relationship C. A. be applied B. be effective C. be
give and take D. hospitality complete D. be failed
Ans: B Ans: B
315. ‘Hold water’ means - [1 lth BCS]
305. ‘Get along with’ means - [DU: 18-19] A. store water B. patience C. dry
A. walk B. adjust C. accompany season. D. bear examination
11 stay Ans: D
Ans: B
316. ‘Herculean job’ means - [PKB EO: 17]
306. ‘Give a hand’ means - [DU: 09-10] A. a very interesting job B. a very easy job
A. to shake hands B. to stay C. to help D. C. a very comfortable job D. a very difficult job
to extend one’s hand Ans: D
Ans: C
317. His books sold like - [DPE AT: 17]
A. burgers B. hot cakes C. fresh biscuits D. Ans: A
butter and buns
Ans: B 327. ‘Having a screw loose’ means |DSAli: 16]
A. being sensible B. having a loose screw in
318. ‘Hot potato’ means - [JnU: 15-16] the engine
A. a current issue B. a potato just baked C. C. having no tight screw D. being slightly strange
a burnt potato D. an old issue in behaviour
Ans: A Ans: D
328. What is the meaning of ‘have eyes at the hack of your
319. ‘Hard and fast’ means - [MoTJ Junior Instructor: 20] head’? [KU: 10-11]
A. obvious B. fixed C. fixed and definite A. be partial B. see everything C. be blind D.
D. all of the above see the past
Ans: D Ans: B

320. People got so frightened that they started running 329. ‘Hire a man’ means - [JnU: 10-11]
helter-skelter. The underlined part means - [JnU: 16-17] A. to bring a man B. to lend a man C. to call
A. black and white B. to and fro C. hard and fast a man D. to employ a man
D. bag and baggage Ans: D
Ans: B
330. they tried heart and — hut could not prevail. [JnU: 07-
321. ‘Hit pay dirt’ is used to mean - [SBL Officer: 18] 08]
A. make futile attempts B. achieve A. mind B. spirit C. body D.
something valuable after an arduous search soul
C. end up in failures after great labour D. great attempts Ans: D
but insignificant achievement
Ans: B 331- ‘Heart and soul’ means - [DU: 95-96]
A. whole heartedly B. in heart
322. What is the meaning of ‘hang around’? [BRUR: 14- C. with heart D. earnestly / completely / with all
15] energy
A. lag behind B. keep aloof C. loiter about D. remain Ans: D
away
Ans: C 332. ‘Hard up’ means - [CAAB PO: 05]
A. better off at B. well placed C. rich D.
323. Select the correct meaning of ‘have a heart’. [SUST: insufficient money
14-15] Ans: D
A. to have a good mind B. to give your love to a
person 333. Which one is correct? [SBL Officer: 18]
C. to be a very kind person D. to ask somebody to be A. I am hard up now B. I am empty hand now
kind C. I am empty pocket now D. I am without money
Ans: D now
Ans: A
324. ‘Have axe to grind’ means - [ABAKFA: 15]
A. private end to serve B. fail to arouse interest
C. to have no result D. work for both sides
Ans: A 334. ‘Hard nut to crack’ means - [DSS FO: 18]
A. honest B. active person C. strong person
325. ‘To have one’s nose in the air’ means - [CU: 06-07] D. difficult person / difficulty
A. to be confident. B. to be modest C. to be Ans: D
aggressive D. to be proud / conceited
Ans: D 335. What is the meaning of ‘Herculean task’? [IF AD: 16]
A. a very good task B. a very difficult task C. an
326. ‘To have full hands’ means - [Various Ministries PO: important task D. none of these
18] Ans: B
A. to be fully occupied B. to be rich
C. to lead an easy life D. to be in a lot of troubles 336. A Herculean task is task which - [DU: 06-07]
A. quickly done B. never finished limited in all possible ways
C. easily accomplished D. needs great difficulty, strength Ans: A
and determination
Ans: D 346. ‘Hale and hearty’ means - [IU: 05-06]
A. Strong and healthy B. unwilling C. weak and
337. ‘Hobson’s choice’ means - [BUTex: 16-17] feeble D. afraid
A. tough choice B. easy choice C. no Ans: A
choice D. free choice 347. ‘Home maker’ means - [BRUR: 09-10]
Ans: C A. a person who builds home B. a housewife
C. a male who is a servant in a home D. a person who
338. ‘High brow’ means - [IU: 17-18] designs home
A. big fighter B. aristocratic C. snobbish D. Ans: B
genuine 348. ‘Harp on’ means - [KU: 10-11]
Ans: B A. to play on the flute B. to listen attentively
C. play music by odor D. talk about the same subject
339. ‘Head over heels in love’ means - [NTRC] Ans: D
A. loving somebody B. disliking somebody
C. hating strongly D. loving somebody very much 349. ‘To hit the roof means - [DU: 07-08]
Ans: D A. climb very high B. to be very happy C. to be
very angry D. do something dangerous Ans: C

350. ‘In lieu of’ means - [IU: 06-07]

340. ‘Head in the clouds’ refers to - [23rd BCS] A. in a fix B. be ruined C. be dismissed D.
A. proud B. a day dreamer C. an aviator D. in exchange / instead of
useless Ans: D
Ans: B 351. He acted — strong opposition. / The road was built —
fierce opposition from the public.
341. I think I’ll just go upstairs and have sleep for a while, A. in teeth B. in teeth of C. in the teeth of D.
if nobody objects. Choose an idiom instead of the by the teeth of
underlined part of the sentence. [CU: 07-08] Ans: C
A. have a bash B. have a rest C. have a bite D. have a
nap 352. ‘In a dilemma' means - [1U: 10-11]
Ans: D A. dream B. perplexity C. hungera D.
poverty
342. The meaning of the idiom ‘hole and corner’ is - [DPE Ans: B
AT: 03] 353. ‘In a nutshell’ means - [DTE storekeeper: 21]
A. stand in comer B. open C. secret D. A. with difficulty after great effort B. briefly /
surprise without wasting time or words
Ans: C C. leading to a range of possibilities D. with hidden
meaning
343. ‘Hitting below the belt’ means - [JnU: 09-10] Ans: B
A. doing something unfair in a competition. B.
injuring someone fatally. 354. ‘In black and white' means - [DSHE Demonostrator:
C. striking someone in the abdomen. D. beating 04]
someone in a competition. A. in writing B. verbally C. falsely D. in
Ans: A colour
Ans: A
344. ‘Hanging fire’ means - [BSMRSTU: 15-16]
A. hotly debated B. stuck up C. ignored D. 355. ‘In a fix' means - |RU 08-09]
going on slowly A. in conclusion B. in activity C. in
Ans: D briefly D. in a difficult situation
345. You are faced with a Hobson’s choice. In this Ans: D
sentence, your choice is - [CAG Auditor: 05] 356. What do you mean by ‘in the nick of time’? [BPDB
A. is limited to what has been offered B. is not SAE: 15]
limited any way to A. after the just time B. in the wrong time
C. is limited to agreeing with Mr. Hobson only D. is C. before the just time D. in the appropriate time
 Ans: D Ans: D
357. ‘In the pipeline' means - [CU. 13-14]
A. plans arc public B. plans are being prepared but are 368. ‘In order of means - [DPE AT: 01]
not public yet A. in order to B. according to C. discipline D.
C. plans are being prepared and are public D. plans punctuality
are inside the pipeline Ans: B
Ans: B
369. The new regulations are in force. [RU: 11-12]
358. ‘In a body’ means - [DFPFWI: 10] A. being used B. being eliminated C. being discussed
A. a person B. together C. strong D. all D. being reconsidered
body Ans: A
Ans: B
370. He was ‘in a reverie’ means - |1U. 02-03]
A. he was sleeping B. he was dreaming C. he was
unconscious D. he was relaxing
359. ‘In vain' means - [CU: 13-14] Ans: B
A. without success B. successfully C.
carefully D. carelessly 371. You will know the truth - |B1 V Producer: 06]
Ans: A A. on good time B. in good lime C. at good
lime D. in the good time
360. In — nothing much happened in the meeting. Ans: B
[BSMRSTU: 17-18] 372. What is the meaning of the phrase ‘In no lime’? 114u*
A. briefly B. a short C. shortly D. short N i i<c'|
Ans: D A. very quickly B. soon / instantly C. shortly
/ in a short time D. all of the above
361. The police questioned each witness in - [DU: 10-11] Ans: D
A. return B. order C. turn D.
silence 373. He will finish the work - |DIJ; 18 19]
Ans: C A. in no time B. right then C. of his cost D.
absolutely
362. ‘In the dark’ means - [JnU: 15-16] Ans: A
A. putting something B. looking for
something 374. The country was left needing massive reconstruction
C. not knowing about somethingD. asking something and rebuilding — of the war. [DPE AT: 05]
asking something A. in the alter math B. at the outset C. in full
Ans: C swing D. in the event
363. ‘In high spirits’ means - [CAAB Accountant: 11] Ans: A
A. tensed B. cheerful/joyful C. worried D.
vibrant 375. The murder was carried out in - [Doll 11 1: (M]
Ans: B A. cold hand B. cold head C. cold blood D. cold
swing beend
364. The phrase ‘in spite of’ means - [DPE AT: 01] Ans: C
A. though B. yet C. despite D. none
Ans: C 376. ‘In cold blood’ means - [14th DCS]
A. in cool brain and calculated thought B. so
365.— my advice, he did not work hard, [BREB AEC: 19] patiently and thoughtfully
A. in point of B. in respect of C. in C. so impatiently and thoughtlessly D. stirred
order to D. in spite of by sudden emotion to
Ans: D Ans: A
366. He was excused — his age. [EXIM Bank Officer: 14]
A. in view of B. in the light of C. in 377. ‘In the right’ means - [NSIWC: 09]
quest of D. in accordance with A. wisely placed B. rightly served C.
Ans: A appropriate D. correct
367. I know nothing — his character. [BRUR: 16-17] Ans: C
A. nip in the bud B. in the nick of time C. muster
strong D. in respect of
378. ‘In the bargain’ means - [DU: 09-10] A. in connection with B. in compliance with C.
A. haggling’s B. arguing C. come to agreement with reference to D. with regards to
D. in addition Ans: A
Ans: D
389. ‘In his own w ay’ means - [BSADO: 13]
379. ‘Ins and outs’ means - [DPE AT: 12] A. in the right way B. properly C. naturally D.
A. briefly B. summary C. in details D. none according to his own desire
Ans: C Ans: D

380. The custom is in vogue in the office. Here ‘in vogue’ 390. ‘Jog trot’ means - [IU: 13-14]
means - [BREB AD: 19] A. slow motion B. monotonous rhythm C.
A. obsolete B. strong C. irregular D. tedious move D. concurrent march
popular Ans: A
Ans: D
391. ‘Keep your nose out of something’ means - [DoE AD:
381. ‘In vogue’ means - [BRTA AD: 19] 07]
A. in practice B. in agreement C. in A. to avoid B. to interfere C. not to smell
search of D. in preference D. be controlled
Ans: A Ans: A

382. The party7 was — when we arrived. [Various 392. ‘Keeping a low profile’ means - [RU: 19-20]
Ministries PO: 18] A. avoiding attention B. attracting attention
A. do the full B. in full swing C. in full C. longing for attention D. yearning for attention
D. fully going
Ans: B Ans: A

383. He told the story - [RU: 19-20] 393. ‘To keep the wolf away from the door’ means - [RU:
A. in a nutshell B. in a shell nut C. for a 18-19]
nutshell D. in a bullshit A. to keep away from extreme poverty B. to keep off an
Ans: A unwanted and undesirable person
C. to keep alive D. to keep the
384. The issue will be discussed - [BR SAE: 18] difficulties and dangers in check
A. with details B. by details C. in Ans: A
details D. in detail
Ans: D 394. To keep one’s head’ means - [30U1BCS]
A. to save oneself B. to be self respectful
385. The new policy was adopted — fierce criticism.
[JKKNIU: 15-16] C. to keep calm D. none of these
A. in the teeth of B. in the hand of C. in the Ans: C
face of D. in the eyes of
Ans: A 395. Keep on walking until you reach your destination.
Here ‘keep on’ means - [JnU: 17-18]
386. I don’t think we have very much —; we are very A. endure B. keep your clothes C. Turn on the
different people. [DPE AT: 01] light D. continue
A. together B. in common C. the same D. Ans: D
similar
Ans: B 396. We must keep our fingers — which the weather will
stay fine for the picnic tomorrow. [22“J BCS]
387. ‘— his merit, he was given a prize. [BSMRSTU: 12- A. raised B. pointed C. lifted D.
13] crossed
A. in spite of B. in view of C. in point of Ans: D
D. in the event of
Ans: B 397. ‘Keep an eye on’ means - [DU: 18-19]
A. to keep calm B. to be active C. to
388. The man was arrested — the murder of his wife. observe D. to look
[NBRARO: 14] Ans: C
398. ‘To kiss the dust’ means - [JU 08-09] 408. ‘Look blank’ means - [SBL Officer: 05]
A. to rebels B. to oppose C. to surrender D. A. look at blank space B. firm in heart
to rebuke C. bewildered D. unmindful
Ans: C Ans: C

399. He lacks the know how of dealing with the issue. Here 409. Which of the following is very near to the words ‘life
‘know how’ indicates - [BSMRSTU- 15-16] and death’? [DFP Cameraman: 19]
A. information B. wisdom C. knowledge D. A. very dangerous B. out and out C.
technology extreme serious D. by and large
Ans: C Ans: C

400. What does the phrase ‘keep your chin up’ mean? [JBL 410. ‘Let something run its course’ means - [CGDF Junior
SO: 14] Auditor: 19]
A. be brave B. be careful C. be cheerful D. be A. to rush something B. to redo a piece
smart of work
Ans: C C. to finish something with importance D. to let
something finish it in its natural time
401. Please keep an — on the baby. [KSB officer (Cash): Ans: D
05]
A. car B. look C. eye D. hand 411. ‘Lachrymose nature’ means - [SBL SO: 18]
A. lethargic B. prone to anger C. prone to tear
Ans: C D. energetic
Ans: C
402. ‘Kith and kin’. stands for - [DPHE Estimator: 18]
A. friends B. beloved 412. ‘Leave the phone off hook’ means - [DU: 14-15]
C. foese D. blood relation / relatives / A. of hook B. for the hook C. to be on guard
friends & family D. off the hook
Ans: D Ans: D

403. All my — left me. [DoE Field Investigator: 06] 413. ‘Leave no stone unturned’ means - [DPE AT: 22]
A. kith and kin B. friends and relative C. A. heavy stone B. rare stone C. impossible D. try
enemies and friends D. beloved every possible means
Ans: A Ans: D

404. ‘Keep at’ means - [BKB Supervisor: 12] 414. Both parties left the door open for further
A. persisted B. prevailed C. stuck D. negotiations. Here underlined part means - [Coll: 16-17]
derailed A. they blocked the path to progress
Ans: A B. the kept the way open-ended for future possibilities
C. they left the door open, and not the window
405. You are ‘at loggerheads’, when - [DU: 15-16] D. both parties behave very rigidly
A. you are in strong disagreement B. you are in a Ans: B
confused state of mind
C. you are cutting wood into logs D. you are 4J5. ‘Let the cat out of the bag’ means - [DU: 17-18]
unable to think logically A. to help the poor B. to solve someone’s problem
Ans: A C. to reveal secrets D. to throw somebody out of the
house
406. ‘At loggerheads’ means - [16th NTRC] Ans: C
A. very close B. belligerent C. quarrelling D. distant
relation 416. He let the grass grow under his feet. The underlined
Ans: C phrase means - [BSMRSTU: 15-16]
A. loitered around B. stayed out C. moved away
407. ‘Look quickly through’ means - [DPE ATEO: 16] D. sat unmoving
A. skim B. outline C. summarize D. Ans: A
paraphrase
Ans: A 417. All his life he Let the grass grow under his feet. The
underlined phrase means -
A. hang around B. stay out C. move away 427. ‘Living from hand to mouth’ means - [JnU: 08-09]
D. sat unmoving A. live a poor life B. live a rich life C. live an
Ans: A active life D. live an idle life
Ans: A
418. ‘Let the things slide’ means - (DU: 12-13]
A. ignore B. Jose gradually C. reveal a secret 428. ‘Live and let live’ means - [7th BJS]
D. set free A. to become friendly to other people B. to
Ans: A accept other people’s opinions
C. to unite and stand together. D. to
419. ‘Let the things slide’ means - |BB Officer: 19] struggle for survival and peace
A. to be criticizing B. to be indifferent C. to set Ans: B
free D. not to help anyone
Ans: B
429. ‘Lay before’ means - [NSIWC: 09]
420. ‘To let the grass grow under one’s feet’ means - [DPE A. to return B. to place C. to accompany D.
AT: 01] to sleep
A. to be indolent B. to delay and linger Ans:B
C. to miss the opportunity D. to let the things go in
their natural way 430. ‘Loaves and fishes’ means - [IU: 16-17]
Ans: B A. personal gains B. personal loss C. bread with
fishes D. none
421. ‘Something light up’ means - |BRUR: 13-14] Ans: A
A. confused B. happy C. kind D. shy
Ans: B 431. ‘Loads of mistakes’ stand for - [DU: 09-10]
A. gross errors B. grave mistake C. many
422. ‘To lose heart’ is - [DPE AT: 05] mistakes D. number of mistakes
A. to fall in love B. lose courage / Ans: C
become discouraged / be disheartened
C. to have a heart attack D. to be without passion 432. ‘Lock and load’ means - [DPE ATEO: 09]
Ans: B A. locking the door B. wait with patience C.
get ready D. none
Ans: C

423. ‘Don’t lose heart’ means - [BSC officer: 19] 433. ‘Lend someone one’s ears’ means - [BRUR: 15-16]
A. not to lose hope B. not to faint C. not to A. check your ears B. whisper C. listen to
bleed D. not to fight someone D. come close
Ans: A Ans: C

424. ‘Losing ground’ means - [SPCBL Cashier: 21] 434. He is very shy and doesn’t — you in the eye.
A. ground is lost B. becoming less hopeful [BSMRSTU: 15-16]
or ambitious A. look B. watch C. see D. notice
C. ground is far away D. becoming less powerful Ans: A
or acceptable
Ans: D 435. ‘Maiden speech’ means — [34th BCS]
A. first speech B. last speech C. late
425. Learn the poem - [DPE AT: 22] speech D. early speech
A. by memory B. by study C. by forces D. Ans: A
by heart
Ans: D 436. ‘Maiden Speech’ means - [DoH HT: 04]
A. the last speech of a function B. a musical
426. ‘Lead story’ means - [DPE ATEO: 04] drama
A. main story C. leading Case C. a speech in the middle of a function D. first speech
B. leading businesses D. important news in made by a person in an assembly
newspaper Ans: D
Ans: A
437. His — pleased us all. [12U,NTRC]
A. slow coach B. silver spoon C. weal and woe D. 447. ‘Men of light and leading' means - [DPE AT. 01]
maiden speech A. disrepute B. fanatic C. familiar D.
Ans: D renowned
Ans: D
438. ‘Maiden voyage’ is closest in meaning to - [BJ Jail
Super: 11| 448. I'd like to make — with you. [BRUR: 14-15]
A. longest B. most elegant C. help D. A. a friend B. friend C. friends D. the
inaugural first friend
Ans: D Ans: C

439. ‘Maiden century’ means - [DSHE AT: 04] 449. You should make good for the loss. Here ‘make good’
A. first century B. last century C. late century means - [JnU: 16-17]
D. early century A. Pay B. Redress C. hard and fast D. bag and
Ans: A baggage
Ans: A
440. ‘A man of straw’ means -|SBL Officer: 05]
A. a man with no substance B. an unimportant 450. ‘Make good’ means - [DSHE AT: 04]
person A. be better B. make one’s good C. compensation
C. a man who is good for nothing D. all of the above D. take into confidence
Ans: C
Ans: D
451. When it started raining, she made a dash — the
441. ‘A man of letters’ means - |MoRTB SAE: 20 J building. [NU: 03-04]
A. postman B. good man C. A. to B. of C. for D. upon
postmaster D. scholar / wise person Ans: C
Ans: D
452. He saw an opportunity and - [JnU: 07-08]
A. made a reversal B. made a dash for it
C. made a turn for it D. made a mess of it
442. A — is respected everywhere. | DPE ATEO: 04] Ans: B
A. man after letter B. man in letter C. man with
letters D. man of letters 453. ‘Make clean breast of means - [DMLC Junior
Ans: D Teacher: 18]
A. gain prominence B. praise oneself
443. He is a man of - [SPCBL Cashier: 21] C. confess without reserve D. remain without tension
A. parts B. parting C. parted D. Ans: C
part
Ans: A 454. ‘Make headway’ means - [JnU: 13-14]
A. doing hard work B. to make progress C.
444. ‘Man of Parts’ means - [1BBL Officer (Cash): 17] to make loss D. to find highway
A. honest B. sincere C. talented D. Ans: B
worthless
Ans: C
455. ‘Mad about’ means - [RU: 11-12]
445. Sher-e-Bangla was a - [12thNTRC] A. angry about B. foolish about C. fierce about
A. man of sorrow B. man of mark C. man of soft D. very enthusiastic about
heart D. man of justice Ans: D
Ans: B
456. ‘To move heaven and earth to do something’ means -
446. ‘Man does not live by bread alone’ means - [DU: 04- [CU: 06-07]
05] A. to frap face B. to get pie in the sky
A. man needs water too B. man is never content C. to have a first to fry D. to have no stone unturned
C. man needs other things too D. hunger is a Ans: D
relative concept
Ans: C 457. ‘To make a living’ means - [SAU: 07-08]
A. to earn living experience B. to earn
reputation 467. Do it - [DPE ATEO: 04]
C. to equip your life with ornament D. to earn A. hook or crook B. nook or comer C. on
livelihood account of D. now or never
Ans: D Ans: D

458. ‘Make ends meet’ means - [MoD AD: 18] 468. He visits us now and again here. Here ‘now and
A. have a happy ending B. come to a close again’ stands for - [DU. 06-07]
C. live within one’s income D. stretch to limit A. every Day B. occasionally C. many Times D.
Ans: C often
Ans: B
459. ‘To meet trouble half-way’ means - [CAG Auditor:
01] 469. Every time he lights a cigarette, I tell him it’s another
A. to be puzzled B. to bear up C. to get nervous - [DoL AD; 06]
D. to be disappointed A. thorn iii the flesh B. storm in a tea cup
Ans: C C. nail in his coffin D. spoke in his wheel
Ans: C
460. ‘Moot point’ means - [BSMRSTU: 18-19]
A. undecided B. uncertain C. unknown D. not 470. It is next to impossible for me to assist him always.
clear Here ‘next to’ means - [SUST: 16-17]
Ans: A A. almost possible B. almost impossible C.
impossible D. possible
Ans: B
461. ‘Milk and water’ means - [ 12u* NTRC]
A. brave B. courageous C. daring D. timid / 471. The good old days have gone - [DSS sso: 06]
lifeless / dull A. never returned B. never return C. never to return
Ans: D D. never have retuned
Ans: C
462. ‘Nip in the bud’ means - [BRDB URDO|
A. fulfill B. buds of flower 472. Choose the correct sentence. [Various Ministries PO:
C. cherished well D. destroy at / stop in the very 18]
beginning A. I care not a straw for him B. I care a straw for him
Ans: D C. I not care a straw for him D. I do not care a straw for
him
463. All his hopes were - |J5U1 NTRC] Ans: D
A. null and void B. nipped in the bud C. out of
date D. now and then
Ans: B
473. ‘Once in a blue moon’ means - [38th BCS]
464. What is the meaning of ‘Null and void’? | ACC A. full moon night B. very rarely C. very
Constable: 19] often D. moon-lit night
A. invalid B. rapid C. wrong D. Of course Ans: B
Ans: A
474. Select the incorrect phrase. [MoICT AP: 20]
465. ‘Numb scull’ means - |BRDB URDO. 11] A. in a nutshell B. a forgone conclusion
A. a great idler B. an ant C. tearless man C. one in a blue moon D. by leaps and bounds
D. stupid person Ans: C
Ans: D
475. Choose the correct sentence. [JnU: 08-09]
466. ‘To nurse / bear a grudge’ means - [KSB Officer: 08] A. I see him once in a red moon B. I see him once in a
A. to be ready to cure B. to look after carefully yellow moon
C. to be feverish D. to bear ill will / anger / C. I see him once in a blue moon D. I see him once
dislike in a black moon
Ans: D Ans: C

476. ‘The man is over the moon’ means - [RU: 19-20]

A. He is a mad B. He is very wealthy
C. He is very tall D. He is extremely happy 486. ‘Over and out’ means - [DU: 18-19]
Ans: D A. end of the message B. end of story C. end of poetry
D. end of passage
477. He left the town once for all. What is the meaning of Ans: A
the underlined phrase? [BCIC AAO: 10]
A. for good B. one by one C. quizzical D. 487. The police found nothing special in the house of the
with all grades criminal as he had taken all the important documents with
Ans: A him, leaving just - [JnU: 17-18]
A. a piece of cake B. odds and ends C. pros
478. I want to settle the issue - [DPE AT: 01] and cons D. ups and downs
A. once or twice B. once in a blue moon C. once Ans: B
again D. once for all
Ans: D 488. ‘On the spur of the moment’ means - [JnU: 10-11]
A. after carefully thought B. for only a short time
C. without previous thought D. at the earliest possible
479. I haven’t been feeling very well - [DU: 14-15] time
A. of late B. not long ago C. currently D. by now Ans: C

Ans: A 489. ‘Olive Branch' means - [JUST: 12-13]

A. symbol of peace B. oil made of olive fruit
480. He has grown rich ‘of late’. What is the meaning of C. symbol of flattery D. ingredient of cooking oil
the underlined phrase? [BSMRSTU: 14-15] Ans: A
A. much behind late B. in old age C. recently D.
too late 490. What is the meaning of ‘on the horizon'? [PUST: 16-
Ans: C 17]
A. likely to happen soonB. seeing something clearly
481. He agreed to the plan of his own accord. The C. to look for somethingD. finding out the inner meaning
underlined phrase means - [JBL SO: 14] of something
A. enthusiastically B. voluntarily C. Ans: A
unwillingly D. unhesitatingly
Ans: B 491. ‘Over and again' means - [MBSTU: 15-16]
A. once more B. again C. wonderful D.
482. The soldiers went to the battle - [SBL Officer: 05] once
A. at their own accord B. of their own accord Ans: A
C. by their own accord D. on their own accord
Ans: B 492. ‘Over the top' means - [SUST: 14-15]
A. Excessive B. On the bank C. on the top D. Look
483. The horror movie scared them out of their - [30lh smart
BCS] Ans: A
A. wits B. seats C. lives D- funds
Ans: A 493. Discipline is on the wane in schools and colleges
these days. [KU: 15-16]
484. The player isn’t fat, —he’s quite skinny. [DU: 10-11] A. increasing B. declining C. spiraling D.
A. in any case B. by rights C. in spreading
practice D. on the contrary Ans: B
Ans: D
494. ‘Owing to' means - [NBR ARO. 14]
A. borrowing B. loan C. because of
D. act of owing
485. She came to the meeting late on purpose so she would Ans: C
miss the introductory speech. Here ‘011 purpose’ indicates
- [BSC SO: 18] 495. ‘On the eve of means - [RU 03-04]
A. aiming at B. intentionally C. reasonably A. just before B. just after C. dark evening D.
D. with a goal beautiful evening
Ans: B Ans: A
 506. The meaning of ‘on the wane’ is - [JU: 09-10]
496. ‘Out of date’ means - [MES Storeman: 18] A. declining B. politeness C. increasing D. large
A. smart B. at night Ans: A
C. end of the day D. out of fashion / old-fashioned 507. ‘Out and out’ means - 111* IKS]
Ans: D A. absolute B. thoroughly / completely /
totally
497. What you say is quite - [DoF FI: 00] C. in every respect D. all of the above
A. out of doors B. out of place C. out of sorts Ans: D
D. out of work 508. What is the meaning of ‘out of the wood’? |BI» KO:
Ans: B 06)
A. out of jungle B. out of the bush C. free front
498. ‘Over head and ears’ means - [Various Ministries PO: difficulties D. out of the way
06] Ans: C
A. deeply B. blindly C. mostly D.
emotionally 509. What is the meaning of the idiom ‘out and about’?
Ans: A [BRUR: 12-13]
A. inactive B. active C. irregular D. free
499. ‘It is — for me to go there.’ Choose the correct from anxiety
idiomatic phrase. [KU: 10-11] Ans: B
A. out of question B. out of sorts C. any of
question D. any sorts 510. ‘Over the years’ means - |I)U: 09-10]
Ans: A A. beyond yearsB. alter a few vears
C. the years ended D. with the passage of time
500. ‘Out and away’ means - [CoU: 16-17] Ans: A
A. many times B. sometimes C. often 511. The phrase ‘patch something up’ refers - [DMLC
use D. outside of scope Junior Teacher: 18]
Ans: A A. to end a quarrel or dispute with somebody and be
friends again
501. He was trying to print his itinerary, but the printer was B. to ending a quarrel or dispute with somebody and be
out of - [SUST: 16-17] foes again
A. a paper B. papers C. the papers D. C. to have a quarrel or dispute with somebody and be
order friends again
Ans: D D. to ending a quarrel or dispute with somebody and be
friends again
502. The officer asked the security guards to be - Ans: A
[BSMRSTU: 17-18]
A. on purpose B. on the alert C. on 512. ‘To pay through the nose’ means - [BRUR: 13-14]
edge D. off their head A. to pay a very low price B. to pay a very high price
Ans: B
C. to pay without consent D. to pay a reasonable
503. ‘Off the record’ means - [IU: 10-11] price
A. open statement B. written document C. evidence D. Ans: B
confidential statement
Ans: D 513. ‘Put an end to’ means - [DPE AT: 05]
A. caused to happen B. stopped C. spread D.
504. He goes to his friends’ house off and on. What does confirmed
‘off and on’ means - [DEI UDA: 19] Ans: B
A. frequently B. rarely C. occasionally D.
never 514. ‘To put the cart before the horse’ means - [30lh DCS]
Ans: C A. to raise obstacle B. to offer
a person what he cannot eat
505. ‘Off and on’ is most similar in meaning to - [SPCBL C. to force a person to do something D. to
Cashier: 21] reverse the natural order of things
A. now & then B. suddenly C. all day long Ans: D
D. every now & then
Ans: D 515. Don’t — a long face over your failure. [BRDB
URDO: 11] idiom mean? [DU: 03-04]
A. takes B. make C. get clont D. A. he was always physically aggressive B. he was always
pull trying to strech me
Ans: D C. he was trying to make me stand up D. he was always
trying to make me tun
516. He pulled a long face. Choose the correct meaning. Ans: D
[DU: 04-05]
A. he looked ugly B. he became sad 526. ‘Pin money’ means - [DSHE AT: 04]
C. his face became long D. he carried a heavy weight A. rest money B. saved money C. sundry
Ans: B expenses D. sundry debtors
Ans: C
517. The two persons are — in regarding in personality.
[CoU. 17-18] 527. ‘Pros and cons’ means - [BRUR: 14-15]
A. poles apart B. drawn apart C. made A. good and bad B. merits and
apart D. driven apart demerits
Ans: A C. advantages and disadvantage D. all of the above
Ans: D
518. ‘The job was not plain sailing’ means - [JnU: 11-12]
A. the job was difficult to get B. the job was 528. ‘Pros and cons’ means -| I5d‘ NTRC|
easy to do A. details B. liberate C. avoid D. angry
C. the job was not sailing a ship D. the job was not easy to
do Ans: A
Ans: D 529. ‘To — one’s own canoe. [DPE AT: 10]
A. pedaloties B. peddle to C. paddle
519. Do not play — with your parent’s hard-earned money. D. pandies stood
[BRUR: 12-13] Aus: C
A. hide and seek B. by ear C. ducks and
drakes D. fast and loose 530. ‘To pay lip service to someone’ is to - [RU: 15-16]
Ans: C A. remain faithful B. serve by words only / show
only outward respect
520. He refused — to help me. [IU: 05-06] C. pay carefully attention D. attach on value
A. point blank B. in good faith C. out and out Ans: B
D. by no means 531. ‘To pour oil in trouble water’ means - [JnU: 08-09]
Ans: A A. to foment trouble
B. to calm or pacify someone or something down
521. ‘Point blank’ means - [BSMRSTU: 14-15] C. to instigate
A. boldly B. immediately C. unreasonable D. D. to add to the trouble
directly / bluntly Ans: B
Ans: D 532. ‘To pull strings' means - [JnU: 06-07]
522. ‘To push somebody to the wall’ means - [DPE AT: A. speed up B. start something C. tease
13] something D. exert hidden influence
A. to defeat him B. to heckle him C. to humiliate Ans: D
him D. to knock him 533. ‘Pull well with' means - [DPE AT: 01]
Ans: A A. to be friendly with B. to be enemy with C.
523. Pandit Ramkanai Das — at the age of 79. [NBR ARO: to be harmful D. to be dangerous
14] Ans: A
A. went Away B. passed Away C. left D.
disappeared Away 534. Harassed by repeated acts of justice, he decided to put
Ans: B his foot down. [BB Officer: 15]
524. ‘Pivotal question’ means - [MBSTU: 11-12] A. not to yield B. resign C. withdraw D.
A. the relevant question B. the most important question none of these
C. a question for future D. the question which was asked Ans: A
before
Ans: B 535. ‘Put one's foot down’ means - [DU: 09-10]
A. stand up B. stand without help C. insult
525. He was always ‘pulling my legs’. What does the someone D. take a firm stand
 Ans: D
544. The fire fighter struggled to — the fire, [JU: 18-19]
536. ‘Play on a fiddle' means - [CU: 17-18] A. put up B. put in C. put out D. put
A. piay an important role B. play upon a musical into
instrument Ans: C
C. get busy over important matter D. idle away time
545. ‘Pull one’s leg’ means - [KU: 18-19]
Ans: D A. befool me in a humorous way B. pull my leg to
stretch it
537. In the organized society of today, no individual C. take hold of my leg D. put his hand on
nation can plough a lonely furrow. The underlined part my feet to seek pardon
means - [JU: 15-16] Ans: A
A. remain unaffected B. remain non-aligned 546. Pardon my French but you are dirty. Here ‘pardon my
C. plough in isolation D. do without the help of others French’ means - [JU: 16-17]
Ans: D A. excuse for absence B. excuse for failure
C. excuse for being dirty D. excuse for swear words
538. You'll fail in the exam, if you — from school. [12th Ans: D
NTRC]
A. take to task B. put off C. put out D. 547. ‘Pore over’ means - [BSMRSTU: 17-18]
play truant A. asked B. examined C. memorized D.
Ans: D ignored
Ans: B
539. Companies producing goods playing to the gallery to
boost their sales. The underlined part means - [BSMRSTU: 548. ‘Pros and cons’ means - |DPli AT: 10]
15-16] A. good and evil B. foul and fair C. former and
A. advertise B. depend upon the public for latter D. for and against a thing
approval Ans: D
C. cater to the public taste D. attempt to appeal to
popular taste 549. His words proved to be - |BRUK: 16-17]
Ans: C A. play tricks B. cold water on C. quarrel
D. pandora’s box
540. ‘To play on a fiddle’ means - [PSC AD: 06] Ans: D
A. to waste time B. to be busy over
important matter 550. Don’t get angry. J was just — trick on you. [DoL Al):
C. to play an important role D. to play upon a musical (>6|
instrument A. showing B. doing C. making D playing
Ans: A
Ans: D
541. ‘Palmy days’ means - [PSC AD: 06]
A. long days B. days of sorrow and grief 551. ‘Rule of thumb’ means - [MoICT AP: 18]
C. remarkable day D. days of prosperity and glory / A. a rule based on science B. a rule based on
good day past experience rather than on theory
Ans: D C. a rule that must be obeyed D. a bad rule
Ans: B
542. ‘Pass the buck’ means - [JKKNIU: 16-17]
A. to suffer B. to succeed
C. to complete a task Hobro D. to pass the
blame to someone else 552. He ‘raised his brows’ when I gave him the news. The
Ans: D sentence indicates - [JnU: 17-18]
A. he felt angry B. he felt annoyed
543. ‘Pins and needles’ means - (DU: 18-19] C. he felt surprised D. he felt disinterested
A. part of a electrician’s tool kit B. part of a Ans: C
tailor’s sewing kit
C. uncomfortable wearing new shoes D. 553. ‘To raise one’s brows’ indicates - [32nd BCS]
uncomfortable feeling in a part of the body
Ans: D A. show annoyance B. show disapproval
C. show indifference D. show surprise or disapproval
Ans: D 563. Antara is always busy as she — for the entire family.
[CU: 18-19]
554. The thief was caught red handed. Here ‘red handed’ A. runs errands B. moves errands C. works after
means - (BRUR: 12-13] D. works hard
A. later B. trap C. with proof D. Ans: A
none of them
Ans: C
564. ‘Show the white feather’ means - [BB Officer: 18]
555. ‘Run counter to’ means - [6th BJS] A. act like a gentleman B. to act like a hero C. act like
A. disobey B. rebel C. contradict D. remove a coward D. act like a devil
Ans: C Ans: C

556. ‘Road block’ means - [PBL SO: 11] 565. ‘Smell a rat’ means - [JBL Officer: 17]
A. obstacle B. worry C. danger D. A. to be in a bad mood B. to get a bad smell of a dead rat
disaster
Ans: A C. to suspect foul dealing D. to see signs of plague
epidemic
557. ‘Rule of thumb’ means - [DPE AT: 18] Ans: C
A. algebraic ruled bee B. method based
on experience or practice 566. A sizable number of today’s students don’t read books
C. the rule given by authority D. unimportant thoroughly; they just - [CU: 18- toj
rule A. go through them B. skim through them C.
Ans: B read them D. skim thoroughly them
Ans: B

558. To understand it, read — the lines. [DoWCA UWAO. 567. ‘Red Tape’ means - [CAG Auditor: 05]
06] A. a water tape B. cautionary signal
A. behind B. without C. between D. with C. a red colour tape D. a defect associated with
Ans: C bureaucracy
Ans: D
559. ‘To read between the lines’ is to - [30th BCS]
568. ‘Rainy day’ means - [DPE HT: 02]
A. read carelessly B. read critically or carefully to A. a day with rain B. a difficult day
find out any hidden meaning C. a day with hot weather D. a day with cold
C. read superficially D. read quickly weather
Ans: B Ans: B

560. December 16 is a — for US. [TEC Instructor: 18] 569. ‘Rank and file’ means - [DPE AT: 03]
A. green letter day B. white letter day C. orange A. details B. common men C. occasionally D.
letter day D. red letter day official formalities
Ans: D Ans: B

561. What is the meaning of the words of ‘red letter day’?

[DSS Computer Operator: 06] 570. ‘Rank and file’ means - [JU: 17-18]
A. sunny day B. burning day A. ordinary soldiers B. soldier C. fighter
C. bright day D. memorable day / day of rejoicing D. young man
Ans: D Ans: A

562. What is the meaning of ‘run riot’? [BSMRSTU: 19- 571. Economic policy is likely Io run into rough weather.
20] Here the underlined part means - [KU: 15-16]
A. behave in a lawless way B. behave in a good way A. confuse matters B. makes things difficult
C. encounter difficulties D. create problems
C. behave in a lawful way D. behave in a legal way Ans: C

Ans: A 572. Critical problems cannot be solved by the - [CU: 16-

17] 582. ‘Eye to eye’ means - [SBL SO: 10]
A. rule of thumb B. rule of hand C. A. enmity B. disagreement partly C. intimacy D.
Penelope’s web D. the pros and cons sharing the same view
Ans: A Ans: D

573. ‘Round table conference’ means - [NBR ARO: 14] 583. ‘To see eye to eye with’ means - [CU: 18-19]
A. big public meeting B. well-attended A. to agree B. to stare fixedly C. to be angry
seminar D. to take revenge
C. political or other discussion D. debating competition Ans: A
Ans: C
584. Senior politicians of the main opposition party,
574. ‘Riding fall for a fall’ means - [DPE ATEO: 09] which is not in power, is called -
A. horse race B. pleasure trip C. riding fast A. shadow congress B. shadow senate C. shadow
D. to act recklessly ministry D. shadow cabinet
Ans: D Ans: D

575. To resolve a problem is to - [Various Ministries PO: 585. ‘Stuff and nonsense’ means - [DPE AT: 01]
06] A. critical B. bad C. complex D. simple
A. find an answer B. ignore it C. pose a question
D. do mathematics Ans: B
Ans: A
586. ‘Second to none’ means - [BCIC AAO: 10]
576. Try’ to strain every nerve to achieve your goal. Here A. twenty B. popular C. beloved D. unique
‘strain every nerve’ means - [IU: 17-18]
A. fill with joy B. do well to others C. Ans: D
do one’s best D. do one’s worst
Ans: C 587. He — the show. [JnU: 06-07]
577. ‘Steer clear of means - [BKB Supervisor: 12] A. steal B. struck C. stole D. truck
A. avoid B. murder C. resent D. make Ans: C
friends with
Ans: A 588. ‘Stick one’s neck out’ means - [CU: 13-14]
A. ask for money B. stand up C. take a big risk
578. The student’s regular habit of saving — in difficult D. negotiate
times. [BSMRSTU: 17-18] Ans: C
A. stood him in good B. stood him
C. stood him in good shape D. stood him in good stead 589. ‘Silver lining’ means - [KU: 12-13]
A. hope B. white line C. silver plated D. white
Ans: B colour
Ans: A
579. ‘The Salt of the Earth’ means - [NBR ARO: 06]
A. criminal B. scientists 590. People say, ‘every cloud has a silver lining’ to mean
C. business menD. best people / worthy person that - [CU: 11-12]
Ans: D A. every difficult situation has a dual purpose
B. every difficult situation has unexpected result
580. ‘A square meal’ means - [SUST: 12-13] C. every difficult situation has a negative side
A. a full meal B. half meal D. every difficult situation has a positive side
C. a large and satisfying meal D. a meal with Ans: D
vegetables and meats
Ans: A 591. ‘Swung song’ means - |23,dB<S]
A. first work B. last work C. early
581. ‘Stumbling block’ means - [JnU: 14-15] work D. middle work
A. anxiety B. worry C. disaster D. Ans: B
obstacle
Ans: D 592. Don’t raise a — in a tea cup over the issue. [MolB
Al): 13]
A. alarm B. hue and cry C. storm D.
noise
Ans: C 602. ‘Stay the course’ means - [IU: 13-14]
A. to stop doing something until it has been complete
593. ‘A storm in a tea cup’ means - [DTE Instructor: 05] B. to avoid doing something until it has been complete
A. a serious matter B. a stormy matter C. a lot of C. to give up doing something until it has been complete
fuss D. a dangerous storm D. to continue doing something until it has been complete
Ans: C
Ans: D
594. When we soft-soap somebody, we do — that man.
[BSMRSTU: 14-15] 603. ‘A slow coach’ means - [13th BCS]
A. criticize B. realize C. respect D. A. an irresponsible person B. a careless person
persuade C. an unthoughtful person D. a very lazy person / a
Ans: D dull fellow
Ans: D

595. What is the meaning of ‘soft soap’? 604. ‘Sharp Practice’ means - [BSMRSTU: 13-14]
A. to speak ill of others B. to speak high of others A. temptation B. quick Practice
C. to recognize others good deeds D. flattery for self C. very clever D- dishonest business / deceptive
motives practice
Ans: D Ans: D

596. What does ‘Salt of life’ stand for? [BRDB URDO: 11] 605. My uncle is six feet under. Here ‘six feet under’
A. sorrows of life B. saline water C. sodium means - [BSMRSTU: 13-14]
chloride D. valuable things A. dead and buried B. disheartened C. wounded and
Ans: D lost D. none of these
Ans: A
597. I told my brother to — of evil company. [JU: 09-10]
A. scot flee B. stay away C. moot point 606. ‘To smell a rat’ means - [DU: 12-13]
D. steer clear A. smell a bad rat B. detecta dead man
Ans: D C. sharp in smelling D- suspect a trick or deceit /
suspect something
598. ‘Step down’ means - [Various Ministries PO: 18] Ans: D
A. bend low and keep down B. skip
the steps 607. Which is the appropriate meaning for ‘hush money?
C. resign from an important position D. climb A. silent money B. quiet money C. borrowed money D.
down the stairs money given as bribe
Ans: C Ans: D

599. They are sticking out for better terms. The underlined 608. ‘Speed money’ means - [IFAD: 16]
phrase means - [BKB Supervisor: 12] A bribe B. interest C. black money D. hard-earned
A. decide to give concession B. win money
C. decide not to negotiate D. none of these Ans: A

Ans: C 609. ‘Sit on the fence’ means - [DU: 07-08]

A. sit on a height B. sit idly
600. ‘Stand out’ means - [JnU: 15-16] C. watch over the fence D. to be impartial / remain neutral
A. to sit properly B. to kick out to in a dispute
C. to stand erect D. be noticeable by being exceptional Ans: D
Ans: D
610. ‘A snake in the grass’ means - |JBL Officer: I5|
601. I’m so mad at my friend. He was supposed to return A. a snake laying eggs B. an unpleasant person who
the money he had borrowed from me but hestood me up. cannot be trusted
Here ‘stood me up’ means - [CU: 13-14] C. secret or hidden enemy D. both B & C
A. forget B. came with money C. pretended he Ans: D
forgot D. didn’t come
Ans: D 611. ‘Straw vote’ means - / ‘Straw poll’ means |(’U: 06 07|
A. manipulated voting B. poll based on 620. ‘Spectator sport’ means - [DU: 06-07]
random representation A. a game which is spectacular B. a game which is
C. poll based on ‘yes-no’ vote D. unofficial poll or interesting to watch
survey of public opinion C. a game which is spectators play D. a game which
Ans: D is profitable
Ans: B
612. ‘Show good manners’ means - 114“' BUS]
A. behave gently B. practice manner C. behave 621. The father told his son to stay put in the room. Here
yourself D. do not talk rudely ‘to stay put’ means - [MoE AD: 95]
Ans: A A. to sit down B. to go out of the room
C. to remain still D. not to go out of the room
613. ‘A sitting duck’ means -[DU: 07-08] Ans: D
A. an easy target B. a useless person or
thing 622. Three score is - [16th BCS]
C. a duck that cannot swim D. a duck which always A. thirty times B. three hundred times C. three
remains in a sitting position times twenty D. more than three
Ans: A Ans: C

614. The expression ‘to see red’ means - [DPE ATEO: 09] 623. He was talking only through his hat. Here ‘through his
A. become very angry B. to draw blood C. to be hat’ means - [BSMRSTU: 15-16]
enthusiastic D. to be lethargic A. talking irresponsible B. talking ignorantly
Ans: A C. talking nonsense D. talking insultingly
Ans: C
615. Choose the correct sentence. [DoA Estimator: 19]
A. he found the books at six and sevens B. he found the 624. You should not take for - [IU: 05-06]
books at sixes and sevens A. wanted B. granted C. required D. settled
C. he found the books in six and sevens D. he found the
books in sixes and seven Ans: B
Ans: B
625. The expression ‘take into account’ means - [33rd
616. Sixes and sevens - [DU: 05-06] BCS]
A. early evening B. confused or A. count numbers B. consider C. assess D.
disorganized think seriously
C. six o’clock to seven o’clock D. a game plated six seven Ans: B
persons
Ans: B 626. I learned how to use the computer by trial and - [IU:
11-12]
617. ‘Six of, one and a half of a dozen of another’ means - A. error B. mistake C. test D. experiment
[NBR ARO: 15] Ans: A
A. twelve pieces B. countless C. thoroughly
D. negligible difference 627. ‘To be partial of something’ means to - [DSS SSO:
Ans: D 06]
A. want half B. like it C. hate it D.
preserve it
618. I was — a terrible jam. [BKB Supervisor: 12] Ans: B
A. stuck into B. stuck in C. set off D. Set
into 628. ‘Take the chair’ means - [RU: 18-19]
Ans: B A. taking a chair B. make a chair C. preside D.
bring the chairs
619. ‘Seventh heaven’ refers to - [Passport AD: 03] Ans: C
A. in a state of shock B. a state of
exasperation 629. ‘Tooth and nail* means - [DPE AT: 10]
C. in a state of supreme happiness D. in a state of A. get by heart B. get hard
disenchantment C. go with heart D. tried hard / strongly / completely /
Ans: C desperately
Ans: D
 A. to provide entertainment B. to keep
company
C.to deceive or humiliate a person D. to exploit a
person
630. ‘To be one’s wits end’ means - [BREB AD: 19) Ans: A
A. to become mad B. to
finish a job 640. Choose the correct words: Mr. Rahman was a
C. to come to the end of the journey D. not to gentleman - [SUST: 10-11]
know what to do / puzzled / perplexed A. whole heartedly B. inside and outside C.
Ans: D politely D. through and through
Ans: D
631. ‘Taken one to task’ means - |('AAB Accountant: ll|
A. imitate B. rescue C. rebuke D. 641. Which is the correct meaning of ‘Talk out? [SBL
restrain Officer: 05]
Ans: C A. settle by talking B. out of talk C. cannot
talk D. talk nonsense
632. What is the meaning of ‘lake after’? [IU io 11] Ans: A
A. similarity between two persons B. take
the opportunity 642. ‘Turn a deaf ear’ means - [KSB Officer: 08]
C. dissimilarity between two persons D. none of A. be attentive B. disregard C. speak
these loudly D. be caring
Ans: A Ans: B

633. My sister has supported me through - |DPE ATEO: 643. ‘Blow or toot your own horn or trumpet’ means -
04) [SBL SO: 10]
A. good and bad B. thick and thin C. hot and A. self destruction B. boast C. talks a lot D.
cool D in and out possessive
Ans: B Ans: B
.
634. ‘Through thick and thin’ means - [27th BCS] 644. Do not trust a man who blows his own trumpet. The
A. under all conditions B. of great density underlined part means - [JU: 15-16]
C. to clear understanding D. to make thick and thin A. rebuke others B. scold others
Ans: A C. praise others D. praises himself / proudly express
yourself
635. Which one is correct? [DU: 11-12] Ans: D
A. family and friends together stay thick and thin
B. family and friends stay through thick and thin together 645. ‘Tooth for tooth’ means - [SUST: 09-10]
C. family and friends stay together through thick and thin A. to take revenge B. to take a tooth C. to drop
D. family and friends through thick and thin together stay a tooth D. none
Ans: A
Ans: C
636. What is the meaning of the idiom ‘take to one’s heel’? 646. ‘Tongue in cheek’ means - [BKB Supervisor: 12]
[BRUR: 12-13] A. seriously B. happily C. humorously D.
A. to reach B. to wear expensive shoe honestly
C. to escape D. to stand on one’s own feet Ans: C
Ans: C 647. ‘Take the bull by the horns’ means - [38th BCS]
637. ‘Take full advantage’ means - [DPE AT: 05] A. out of one’s wit B. force
A. take pictures B. make a survey C. make good use the enemy to submit
D. visit to get an idea C. to challenge the enemy with courage D. surrender
Ans: C before the enemy
Ans: C
638. ‘A tenure position’ is - [DU: 05-06]
A. a permanent post B. a temporary post C. 648. I took his advice with a grain of - [CU: 17-18]
an ordinary post D. a high post A. sandu B. salt C. woode D. sugar
Ans: A Ans: B
639. ‘Take somebody for cruising’ means - [4th BJS]
649. ‘To spill the beans’ means - [DDM Office Assistant: ape D. imitate a person closely
09] Ans: D
A. to eat clumsily B. to reveal a secret C.
to get exhausted D. to tight 660. ‘Turn over a new leaf means - [KU: 07-08]
Ans: B A. get ready for the rainy season B. take action to change
650. The phrase ‘to drive home’ means - [CAAB life for the better
Accountant: 11] C. begin a new chapter or course of life D. both B & C
A. to find one’s roots B. to emphasize Ans: D
C. back to the original position D. to return to the place of
rest 661. ‘True to their salt’ means - [SBC AM: 19]
Ans: B A. very religious B. very honest C. faithful
651. What is the meaning of the idiom ‘the coast is clear’? to their employer D. none
[BRUR: 15-16] Ans: C
A. bright and sunny day
B. easy shipment of goods 662. ‘Tom. Dick and Harry’ means - [BR SAE: 17]
C. there is no danger of being seen or caught A. three bosom friends B. an ordinary or a
D. activities which are performed with a lot of effort common man
Ans: C C. important persons in the society D. comic
652. He is a man wicked - [DPE AT: 17] characters in a drama serial
A. to the backbone B. to the heart C. on the Ans: B
heart D. on the backbone
Aus: A 663. ‘Take to task’ means - [BREB AD: 19]
653. ‘To the full’ means - [BSA DO: 13] A. imitated B. tortured C. avoided D.
A. to exhaust B. to complete C. rebuked
thoroughly D. to the highest extent Ans: D
Ans: C
664. ‘Taken aback’ means - [Various Ministries PO: 18]
654. ‘To catch one’s eye’ means - [DPE AT: 05] A.to push back B. to return back C. to be surprised
A. to pay attention B. to reconsider C. to overlook D. to take something back
D. to attract attention Ans: C
Ans: D 665. ‘Through and through’ means - [HED SAE: 17]

655. atmosphere’ means - A. in every way B. straight through C. right through D.

A. to remove darkness B. to bring light from one end to the other
C. to ease a tense situation D. to make comedy out of Ans: D
a tragedy
Ans: C 666. Mina is true to her - [BRUR: 16-17]
A. word B. ward C. words D. wards
656. ‘The last straw’ means - [KU: 14-15] Ans: A
A. last relative alive B. very light thing
C. small amount of money D. small but additional 667. ‘Ten to one’ means - [ 13th NTRC]
burden A. very uncertain B. very likely C. almost
Ans: D impossible D. not possible at all
Ans: B
657. — he is coming today. [12"' NTRC]
A. at length B. ten to one C. at large D. all in 668. What is the meaning of ‘Turn over a new leaf?
all [BSMRSTU: 18-19]
Ans: B A. to draw attention B. to change for the better
C. to get something new D. to open a new page in book
658. Raju is someone you can — your confidence. [DDM Ans: B
Office Assistant: 09]
A. get into B. take into C. build up D. boost 669. ‘Thin air’ means - [BSMRSTU: 18-19]
up A. in the sky B. in the stratosphere C. into
Ans: B history D. into the blue
659. ‘To play the sedulous ape’ is - [DPE AT: 05] Ans: D
A. play foul B. jump about C. play with an 670. He fought — to defeat the enemy. [13th NTRC]
A. tooth and nail B. set out C. to and fro D. 681. What is the meaning of the expression ‘that is to say’?
to the quick [Ansar & VDP CA: 15]
Ans: A A. following that B. in spite of something
671. He was told time and — not to do it. [DPE ATEO: 04] C. more accurately D. there is no more to be said
A. tide B. time C. again D. sight Ans: C
Ans: C
672. She was taken by — when her name was announced 682. I want the — in this deal. [SUST: 11-12]
for the first prize. [RU: 18-19] A. bigger control B. often C. upper hand D.
A. pleasure B. pride C. surprise D. loftiness lower limit
Ans: C Ans: C

673. We can safely say that the business is now concluded 683. ‘Under the weather’ means - [CGDF Junior Auditor:
so [MoD AD: |9| 19]
A. that’s him B. that’s us C. that’s them A. angry B. nervous C. moody D. sick
D. that’s it Ans: D
Ans: D
684. ‘Unauthorized trespass’ means - [BMA: 16-17]
674. Our teacher told us off for being late. Here ‘told us A. may enter without permission B. illegal entrance
off’ is closest to - [BB Officer: 19| C. tracing drawing paper D. unauthorized
A. expelled us B. detained us C. scolded transparency
us D. punished us Ans: B
Ans: C
685. They were very — to protect me. [BKB Supervisor:
675. What is the meaning of the word ‘tittle-tattle’? [DSHE 12]
AT: 09] A. fold up B. white sale C. heart of gold D. up and
A. important talk B. gossip C. anger D. doing
debate Ans: D
Ans: B
686. ‘Value judgement’ means - [6*818]
676. He comes to me from - |DSHE AT: 04] A. valuable judgement B. judgement about price
A. head to Feet B. bad to worse C. time to time D. time C. famous judgement D. judgement based on
immemorial personal views
Ans: C Ans: D

677. It turns me off when guys do not respect my 687. ‘A vicious circle’ is a situation that cannot be - [IU:
boundaries. Here ‘turn off means - [BKB Supervisor 12] 11-12]
A. make me completely B. makes me angry C. makes A. damage B. thought C. explained D.
me sorry D. regrets me changed
Ans: B Ans: D

678. ‘Throw cold water’ refers to - [IU: 17-18] 688. ‘Vote rigging’ means - [IU: 11-12]
A. exhort B. impel A. casting vote B. making vote forgery
C. spur D. discourage / damp the spirit C. giving seal on ballot D. collecting vote
Ans: D Ans: B
679. I have two left feet. This sentence indicates
A. I have a rare disease B. I have poor eye sight 689. ‘White elephant’ means - [SBL Officer: 05]
C. I am not good at walking D. I am not good A. white colour elephant B. unwanted overhead
at dancing C. elite class D. costly but useless
Ans: D possession
Ans: D
680. The health of women is a telling window on female
inequality. Here ‘telling window’ means - 690. What is the meaning of ‘white elephant’? [10th BCS]
A. window of a house B. speaks clearly A. a black marketer B. a very costly,
C. speaks from window D. speaks alternatively unproductive and troublesome possession
Ans: D C. an elephant of white colour D. a hoarder
Ans: B
691. At last the miser of the village died without - 701. ‘Wash your dirty linen in public’ means - [BRUR: 13-
[BSMRSTU: 13-14] 14]
A. issue B. issues C. issus D. A. remove your shortcoming B. do
issuess some ugly work in public
Ans: A C. discuss your personal affairs in public D. both B
&C
692. ‘Without issue’ means - [MBSTU: 12-13] Ans: D
A. childless B. no mother C.
wealthless D. illiterate 702. Anis went to Dhaka — seeing his mother in hospital.
Ans: A [CAG Auditor: 01]
A. in view of B. with a view to C. with
693. You have passed - [BU: 13-14] the D. intention of
A. in a flying manner B. with a flying shirt Ans: B
C. with flying colours D. none of these 703. He copied my essay - [BTV RO: 06]
Ans: C A. word for word B. word to word C. word in
word D. to the last word
694. ‘With flying colours’ means - [DPE AT: 01] Ans: A
A. defeat B. win C. without result D.
lose 704. Which one is correct? [DPE AT: 13]
Ans: B A. he copied the answer word by word B. he copied the
answer word with word
695. ‘Worth his salt’ means - [18* BCS] C. he copied the answer word for word D. he copied the
A. soldier B. thirsty man answer word in word
C. valuable employee D. highly paid worker / Ans: C
respectable man
Ans: D 705. ‘Wild goose chase’ means - [JKKNIU: 12-13]
A. an adventure B. imaginary attempt
696. ‘Wear and tear’ means - [JnU: 13-14] C. chasing wild goose D. work without success /
A. clothing B. disbursement C. depreciation D. useless pursuit
accumulation Ans: D
Ans: C
706. ‘Watch out for’ means - [PUST: 11-12]
697. What is the meaning of a ‘white lie’? [BRUR: 12-13] A. be cautious B. watching something C. looking
A. harmful lie B. harmless lie C. useless at something D. inspecting
lie D. irrelevant lie Ans: A
Ans: B
707. ’Wear your heart on your sleeve’ means - [MoD AD:
698. ‘Weed out’ means - [JnU: 09-10] 18]
A. to invite B. to plant C. to grow D. to get A. stay in good mood B. being
rid of true to oneself
Ans: D C. allowing others to see one’s feelings D. becoming open
minded
699. ‘White collar job’ means - [NBR ARO: 12] Ans: C
A. a job without any work B. a job with much
hardship 708. Beware of that wolf - [RU: 18-19]
C. a thankless job D. a job without manual A. in sheep’s clothing B. behind the bush C.
labour on a hunt D. behind
Ans: D Ans: A

700. ‘Work against the clock’ means - [BTV RO: 06]

A. worked slowly 709. ‘Wide berth’ means - [BASIC Bank AM: 12]
B. worked without any speed A. give publicity to B. publicly condemn
C. worked without looking at the clock C. keep away from D. not sympathize with
D. worked fast because he had only limited time Ans: C
Ans: D
710. ‘With open arms’ means - [Dental: 04-05] A. miss B. lack C. lesse D. fail
A. with long arm B. warmly C. with strong arm Ans: D
D. with beautiful arm
Ans: B 720. ‘Yellow dog’ means - [BKB Supervisor: 12]
A. coward B. glamorous C. studious.
711. ‘What you are’ means - [DSS Computer Operator: 06] D. rapacious
A. your profession B. your name C. your Ans: A
game D. your tradition
Ans: A
721. What is the opposite of ‘Yellow Dog’? [DPE ATEO:
712. People sometimes commit crimes with impunity. Here 04]
‘with impunity’ means - [DU: 07-08] A. great man B. unkind man C. hopeless man D.
A. easily B. without fear of foolish man
punishment Ans: A
C. which cannot be easily detected D. with the co-
operation of other people
Ans: B

713. What is meant by ‘What is cooking?’ [SUST: 06-07]

A. how do you do? B. what’s going on?

C. what is this? D. what is being prepared?
Ans: B

714. Annihilate these demons. Choose a phrase to replace

the word ‘annihilate’. [CoU: 16-17]
A. wipe out B. carry out C. set on D. set in

Ans: A

715. ‘Worth one’s while’ means - [BKB Supervisor: 12]

A. to be lucrative B. to be courageous
C. to be jealous D. to be precious
Ans: A

716. ‘With a heavy heart’ means - [Various Ministries PO:

18]
A. feeling very sad B. feeling wealthy
C. joyous feeling D. feeling adventurous
Ans: A

717. ‘With a high hand’ means - [JUST: 15-16]

A. oppressively B. harshly C. courageously D.
sympathetically
Ans: A

718. Women of colour are multiply marginalized even in

the 21st Century. Here ‘women of colour’ means -
[BSMRSTU: 15-16]
A. black women B. white women C. brown
women D. tan women
Ans: A

719. I’ll give you my answer tomorrow without - [BU, 11-

12]