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Idioms occupy an important section of any competitive exam. The options can appear very similar and in that case it could be difficult to find its meaning. Now what does flogging a dead horse mean? Read on.. flogging a dead horse/ beating a dead horse Meaning- to waste time or effort on something that is […]

Have you ever looked down upon your exam? If so, beware. look down upon/look down on Meaning- to think of someone or something as unimportant /unworthy of respect/inferior to oneself and behave in an arrogant manner or to be situated so as to provide a view of something from above Origin- This expression dates back […]

Were you ever under a cloud? An oft repeated idiom for any competitive exam like SSC, PSC, Bank or IB exams. Check out what it means. Idiom be under a cloud/ under a cloud meaning- to be viewed with distrust or disapproval, to become out of favour or to be in trouble, damaged reputation, humiliation […]

The meanings of some words appear confusing and more during govt job exams. one such word is willy nilly. Many meanings can be attributed to it. Let us see its meaning, antonym and usage. Willy – nilly Meaning – without order/ carelessly or without choice/ no choice Antonym – orderly/carefully, selection Explanation – Tom and […]

Another interesting idiom is ‘Break a leg’. Can you guess its meaning? Can you find it from the options when given as MCQ? Add another idiom to your store of English Vocabulary. Read on… break a leg- meaning-good luck, best wishes, stroke of luck, to wish someone luck especially before a performance origin-This phrase has […]

Words and meaning of words occupy an important part of any competitive exam, be it SSC or KAS or PSC or Bank exams. The best way to learn English words is through the way it is used. Learning by rote without understanding its context of usage may not stand the test of time. Here, we […]

Artificial intelligence is not all evil- it can promote social good too. The New Education Policy – 2020 Education is a progressive discovery of our ignorance. Harmony in Diversity Indian farmer – the protector and the sustainer Social media is the fourth pillar of democracy Biased media is real threat to Indian democracy Primary Health […]

The most significant document of our country’s growth trajectory, the Economic Survey, has been published. It sets out the tone for an ambitious $5tn economy. For an English enthusiast, how important is the Economy Survey! Not every Economic Survey, but this survey definitely captures the imagination of a language learner with its usage ‘Blue-sky’ vision. […]

The recently conducted 2019 UPSC Economic Service Exam had some interesting error correction questions which are very useful for any other competitive exam like SSC CGL, SSC CHSL, SSC MTS, Bank and Kerala PSC exams. Almost all these error correction questions are based on the inevitable grammatical rules of English which any student of competitive […]

Once bitten, twice shy: Cops to step up vigil This headline in the New Indian Express couldn’t go unnoticed. So what is the meaning of Once bitten, twice shy? To be cautious and vigilant the second time because you had an unpleasant experience doing it the first time. Another interesting headline which was found in […]