Idioms and Phrases Questions for CDS/NDA Exam with Answers Pdf - 1

Question: 1

In each of the following questions, an idiomatic expression/a proverb has been given, followed by some alternatives. Choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given idiom/proverb.
To rip up old sores

(A) To preserve oneself from harm

(B) To strain one’s thoughts to the most

(C) To censure someone in strong terms

(D) To revive a quarrel which was almost forgotten

Question: 2

To run amuck

(A) To run to somebody’s help

(B) To feel exhausted

(C) To run about in frenzy

(D) To run a race

Question: 3

By the rule of thumb

(A) By practical experience which is rather rough

(B) By cheating and deception

(C) By the use of trickery

(D) By the use of force

Question: 4

At one’s beck and call

(A) To be in an advantageous position

(B) To be under one’s subjugation

(C) To be always at one’s service

(D) Enjoying oneself without caring for others

Question: 5

To hit the nail on the head

(A) To settle the old score

(B) To guess right

(C) To catch someone napping

(D) To hit the target