Idioms for Bank Exams | Must learn Idioms
Idioms are very Important part of English Language and English language is very important part of Bank Exams.
In recent bank exams, idioms are often asked in both prelims and mains paper. Be it the clerical level exam or officer level exam, one can expect around 3-5 marks from this topic. In this blog we shall discuss a few important idioms for bank exams that are commonly asked in exams.
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Idioms for Bank Exams
IDIOMS | MEANING |
PULL SOMEONE’S LEG | Make a practical joke |
ONCE IN A BLUE MOON | A rare incident |
AS RIGHT AS RAIN | Perfect |
GO DOWN IN FLAMES | To fail terribly |
THE BALL IS IN YOUR COURT | It is up to you |
BREAK A LEG | To wish someone all the very best |
SPILL THE BEANS | To tell a secret |
UNDER THE WEATHER | Not feeling well |
SAT ON THE FENCE | Not being able to decide |
IT IS THE BEST THING SLICED BREAD | To be really very good |
THROUGH THICK AND THIN | To be loyal whatever may be the situation |
COME RAIN OR SHINE | No matter what |
TAKE IT WITH A PINCH OF SALT | Not taking it too seriously |
A HOT POTATO | Anything dangerous or difficult to deal with |
ACTION SPEAK LOUDER THAN WORDS | What you do is more important than what you say |
AN ARM AND A LEG | Costing a lot of money
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BACK TO THE DRAWING BOARD | Starting something all over again |
BARKING UP THE WRONG TREE | Blaming a wrong person or looking at a wrong place |
BEAT AROUND THE BUSH | Avoid answering or not addressing the issue directly |
A PENNY FOR YOUR THOUGHTS | A way to ask what one is thinking |
ADD INSULT TO INJURY | To make a unfavorable situation worse |
AT THE DROP OF A HAT | Without any hesitation, at an instant |
BE GLAD TO SEE THE BACK OF | Feeling great to see someone leave |
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BEST OF BOTH THE WORLDS | A situation where a person can enjoy both the opportunities |
BITE OFF MORE THAN YOU CAN CHEW | To take on a task that is too big to handle |
BURN THE MIDNIGHT OIL | Studying or working, late at night. |
CAUGHT BETWEEN TWO STOOLS | When there is a dilemma to choose between two alternastives |
CRY OVER SPILLED MILK | To cry over something that cannot be undone |
CUT CORNERS | Using shortcuts, tactics done to save money |
DEVIL’S ADVOCATE | To give a counter arguement |
DO NOT GIVE UP THE DAY JOB | It means one is not very good at something and should not do it professionally |
DRASTIC TIME CALLS FOR DRASTIC MEASURES | When one is desperate, they need to take drastic steps |
EVERY CLOUD HAS A SILVER LINING | To be optimistic, having hope that the difficult times will pass on |
HEAR THROUGH THE GRAPEVINE | To hear news from someone who heard it from someone else |
HIT THE HAY/SACKS/SHEET | To go to bed |
IT TAKES TWO TO TANGO | Both the person involved are responsible for the bad situation |
JUMP ON THE BANDWAGON | Join a popular activity or trend |
KILL TWO BIRDS WITH ONE STONE | Solving two problems with using just a single solution or action |
LET SLEEPING DOGS LIE | If something might cause trouble, leaving it alone. |
MAKE A LONG STORY SHORT | Come to the main point, leaving out the main details |
METHOD IN THE MADNESS | Even though it seems crazy, the purpose behind what one is doing. |
NOT A SPARK OF DECENCY | A person with no proper manners |
ON THE BALL | When someone is attentive and understands a situation well |
NOT PLAYING WITH THE FULL DECK | Representing someone who is psychologically, intellectually, and mentally deficient. |
OFF THE RECORD | An unofficial or confidential statement; not yet released |
OLD HABITS DIE HARD | People finding it difficult to change their accustomed behavior |
OPEN THE FLOOD GATES | Release the control of something |
OUT ON A LIMB | Doing something that involves risk and is not supported by anyone |
PEN IS MIGHTER THAN THE SWORD | Words and communication is of more value than war |
PUSH ONE’S LUCK | Trying to get more than what one can receive |
SEE EYE TO EYE | To come in agreement with |
SINK YOUR TEETH INTO | Do something with a lot of enthusiasm and energy |
STAND IN A GOOD STEAD | To be of great help or of good service to someone |
TAKE A BACK SEAT | Choose to support passively and not take credit for |
TAKE A NOSEDIVE | Decrease in value and rapid drop in value |
TAKE THE PLUNGE | Despite the risks, venture into someone’s interest |
THINK THE WORLD OF | Admire someone very much |
TONGUE IN CHEEK | Supposed to be taken in a funny way |
WALK ON EGGSHELLS | Being extremely careful over one’s words and actions |
WATER UNDER THE BRIDGE | Something that happened in the past which is no longer important |
WEAK IN THE KNEES | Barely able to stand because of illness, fear or emotion |
WEATHER THE STORM | Surviving a difficult period of time |
WHALE OF A TIME | Enjoy a lot |
WHY KEEP A DOG AND BARK FOR YOURSELF | If one can do the job for you, why do it yourself |
ZERO IN ON SOMETHING | Giving full attention on to one thing |
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