1. Idioms(Day 1)

 

Here are idioms that start with the letter "A," along with their meanings and example sentences:

1. All ears: To be fully attentive and ready to listen.

Example: When the teacher asked a question, the students were all ears, eager to hear the answer.

 2. A penny for your thoughts: Asking someone what they are thinking or feeling.

Example: Sarah looked lost in thought, and her friend asked, "A penny for your thoughts?"

3. All thumbs: To be clumsy or awkward with your hands.

Example: Whenever she tried to sew, she felt all thumbs and couldn't manage even a simple stitch.

4. As the crow flies: In a straight line, without any deviations.

Example: The next town is just ten miles away as the crow flies, but it takes an hour to drive there due to the winding roads.

5. Against the clock: Rushed for time or working under pressure to meet a deadline.

Example: The team worked against the clock to finish the project before the client's presentation.

6. Apple of someone's eye: A person who is cherished and adored by someone.

Example: After the birth of his daughter, she became the apple of his eye.

7. All in the same boat: Facing the same situation or predicament.

Example: During the financial crisis, many families lost their homes and jobs, so we're all in the same boat.

8. Add insult to injury: To make a bad situation worse by saying or doing something else hurtful.

Example: John accidentally broke Mary's phone, and to add insult to injury, he didn't offer to replace it.

9. As cool as a cucumber: To remain calm and composed, especially in stressful situations.

Example: Despite the tense atmosphere, the performer was as cool as a cucumber while giving her speech.

10. An arm and a leg: Something that is very expensive.

Example: The latest model of that smartphone costs an arm and a leg, but people are still willing to buy it.

Remember to understand the context and usage of these idioms, as they may vary in different situations. Practicing them regularly will help you improve your comprehension and use of idioms for the SSC CGL exam.