Idioms & Phrase (Q), Study Notes, Material - DSSSB exam

By Komal|Updated : March 7th, 2022

In this article, we should read related to the Idioms & Phrases Important for the DSSSB. Idioms & Phrases is an important part of the English section for DSSSB, KVS, MPTET, CTET 2021, and other teaching exams. We can expect at least 2 to 3 questions from the topic of Idioms & Phrase. 

 

List of Important Idioms and Phrases Beginning with Q

  1. Queer fish - अजनबी 
    Meaning: Strange person 
    Use: Mohan is a queer fish for the persons in this area.

  2. Quite the thing - बहुत फैशनेबल और लोकप्रिय 
    Meaning: Very fashionable and popular 
    Use: Baggy jeans have become quite the thing among teenagers these days.

  3. Question of time - कुछ निश्चित रूप से होगा 
    Meaning: Something will surely happen. 
    Use: The terrorist will be killed; it’s a question of time.
  4. Quake in one's boots - भयभीत होना या घबरा जाना  
    Meaning: To be frightened or nervous 
    Use: The thought of climbing Mount Everest makes quake in his boot.

  5. Queer Street - जब कोई बहुत परेशानी में होता है, खासकर वित्तीय
    Meaning: When someone is in a lot of trouble, especially financial
    Use: After his father passed away, the whole family is walking down the queer street.

  6. Quick as a flash - जब कुछ बहुत तेजी से होता है
    Meaning: When something happens very fast
    Use: The chef works quickly as a flash in rush hours.

  7. Quick fix - एक आसान समाधान जो लंबे समय तक नहीं रहेगा।
    Meaning: An easy solution that will not last.
    Use: I don't care what time it is, I need a quick fix right away.

  8. Quick on the draw - कोई है जो किसी स्थिति पर जल्दी प्रतिक्रिया देता हो।
    Meaning: Someone who reacts quickly to a situation.
    Use: Don't be so quick on the draw, analyse the situation first.

  9. Quiet as a mouse - अगर कोई बिल्कुल शोर नहीं करता है।
    Meaning: If someone makes absolutely no noise.
    Use: Rohit ate all the snacks as quietly as a mouse.

  10. Quiet before the Storm - जब कुछ भयानक रूप से गलत होने वाला होता है, लेकिन अभी तक ऐसा नहीं हुआ है
    Meaning: When something is about to go horribly wrong but hasn't just occurred yet
    Use: We should be prepared for the worst as this is the quiet before the storm.

  11. Quick buck - जब आप कुछ पैसे आसानी से बना लेते हैं
    Meaning: When you make some money easily
    Use: Don't stick to quick bucks, find a permanent job.

     

This article tends to be beneficial for the following exams - REET, UPTET, CTET, Online Classroom Program TET, DSSSB, KVS, etc.

 Suggested Read Books:

Serial No.Book NameAuthor Name
1.IDIOMS and PHRASES AngloRoshan Tolani
2.Improve Your Idioms & PhrasesRam Avadh Prajapati
 

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  • The weightage of Idioms & Phrases in the DSSSB exam- 3 to 4 marks.

  •  The level of Idioms & Phrases Questions asked in the DSSSB exam are of moderate level.

  • The weightage of the English Section in the DSSSB exam is 20 marks.

  • Yes, negative marking involves in the DSSSB Exam(0.25 marks).

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