Idioms & Phrases

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Q1."At the drop of a hat" means:

Easy
A Losing a hat
B Immediately, without hesitation
C Slowly
D After a long time
Common Expressions PPSC

Correct Answer: B

At the drop of a hat means immediately.

Q2."Crocodile tears" means:

Easy
A Real crying
B Tears of a crocodile
C Fake sorrow
D Deep sadness
Common Expressions CSS

Correct Answer: C

Crocodile tears means insincere or fake grief.

Q3."A fish out of water" means:

Easy
A A swimming fish
B Someone in an uncomfortable situation
C Aquatic life
D Deep sea fish
Common Expressions PMS

Correct Answer: B

This means someone in an uncomfortable or unfamiliar situation.

Q4."Fly in the ointment" means:

Medium
A Insect problem
B A small problem that spoils something
C Good news
D Perfume ingredient
Common Expressions PPSC

Correct Answer: B

A fly in the ointment means a drawback that spoils otherwise good prospects.

Q5."Throw in the towel" means:

Easy
A Do laundry
B Surrender or give up
C Win a fight
D Toss a towel
Common Expressions FPSC

Correct Answer: B

Throw in the towel means to give up or admit defeat.

Q6."A penny for your thoughts" means:

Easy
A Paying money
B Asking what someone is thinking
C Sharing profits
D Saving money
Common Expressions CSS

Correct Answer: B

This expression means asking what someone is thinking about.

Q7."Miss the boat" means:

Easy
A Not catching a boat
B Miss an opportunity
C Be late for work
D Travel by sea
Common Expressions PMS

Correct Answer: B

Miss the boat means to miss an opportunity.

Q8."Go the extra mile" means:

Easy
A Walk further
B Do more than required
C Travel abroad
D Run a race
Common Expressions PPSC

Correct Answer: B

Go the extra mile means to make a special effort.

Q9."In the nick of time" means:

Easy
A Late arrival
B Just in time before it's too late
C Never on time
D Early morning
Common Expressions CSS

Correct Answer: B

In the nick of time means just in time.

Q10."Speak of the devil" means:

Easy
A Calling the devil
B Said when someone appears just as they were mentioned
C Religious curse
D A warning
Common Expressions PMS

Correct Answer: B

Speak of the devil is said when someone appears after being mentioned.

Q11.It is not useful to cry over------

Easy
A Hot
B Cool
C Spilt
D None of these
Common Expressions PPSC 2026

Correct Answer: C