50 Most Repeated Idioms in SSC Exams (CGL, CHSL, MTS, CPO)

Looking for the most frequently asked idioms in SSC exams? Here is a curated list of 50 idioms and phrases that are repeated regularly in SSC CGL, CHSL, MTS, and other government exams, based on previous year papers and expert analysis.

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Top 50 Repeated Idioms in SSC Exams

1. A blessing in disguise – A good thing that seemed bad at first
2. A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush – Better to keep what you have than risk losing it
3. A dime a dozen – Very common
4. Beat around the bush – Avoid the main topic
5. Bite the bullet – To endure a painful situation
6. Break the ice – To initiate conversation
7. Burn the midnight oil – Work late at night
8. Call a spade a spade – Speak honestly
9. Cost an arm and a leg – Very expensive
10. Cry over spilt milk – Complain about past events
11. Cut corners – Do something poorly to save time/money
12. Devil’s advocate – One who argues for the sake of debate
13. Don’t put all your eggs in one basket – Don’t rely on one plan
14. Every cloud has a silver lining – Bad situations often have a good side
15. Face the music – Face the consequences
16. Feel under the weather – Feel sick
17. Give someone a cold shoulder – Ignore someone deliberately
18. Hit the nail on the head – Be exactly right
19. In hot water – In trouble
20. Jump the gun – Act too soon
21. Keep your fingers crossed – Hope for the best
22. Kill two birds with one stone – Achieve two goals at once
23. Let the cat out of the bag – Reveal a secret
24. Make a mountain out of a molehill – Exaggerate a problem
25. Once in a blue moon – Rarely
26. Out of the blue – Suddenly
27. Pull someone’s leg – Joke or tease
28. Put the cart before the horse – Do things in the wrong order
29. Read between the lines – Understand the hidden meaning
30. Spill the beans – Disclose a secret
31. Take it with a grain of salt – Don’t take it literally
32. The ball is in your court – It’s your turn to act
33. Turn a deaf ear – Ignore
34. Under the table – Illegally or secretly
35. Bite off more than you can chew – Take on too much
36. Hit the sack – Go to bed
37. Back to the drawing board – Start over
38. Burn the candle at both ends – Overwork
39. Crocodile tears – Fake emotions
40. Go the extra mile – Do more than required
41. To smell a rat – Suspect something is wrong
42. Throw in the towel – Give up
43. On cloud nine – Extremely happy
44. By hook or by crook – By any means
45. To blow one’s own trumpet – Brag
46. Apple of one’s eye – Someone cherished
47. To be on the same page – Be in agreement
48. Go down in flames – Fail badly
49. Add fuel to the fire – Make things worse
50. Keep something at bay – Control or restrain

📘 Why These Idioms Matter in SSC Exams

• 📌 Asked frequently in Tier 1 and Tier 2 exams
• 📌 Useful for cloze test, sentence improvement, and reading comprehension
• 📌 Appear in answer keys and SSC PDFs

✅ FAQs

❓ Which idioms are most repeated in SSC CGL?

Idioms like “Beat around the bush,” “Spill the beans,” “Once in a blue moon,” and “Burn the midnight oil” are frequently asked.

❓ Are idioms important for SSC CHSL and MTS too?

Yes, idioms are part of the English section and are commonly asked in CHSL, MTS, and CPO as well.

❓ How can I memorize these idioms?

Use flashcards, revise from SSC previous year papers, and apply them in daily conversation or writing.

❓ Will this list help in other exams?

Absolutely! These idioms are useful in Banking, Railway, Defence, and UPSC Prelims too.

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