10. Idioms(Day 10)

Here are another 10 idioms commonly used in the competitive examination, along with their meanings and examples:

1. Move heaven and earth: to make an extraordinary effort or take extreme measures to accomplish a challenging or difficult task.

Example: The team's coach promised to move heaven and earth to prepare his players for the championship game.

2. A lady's habit:

    1. Clothing Habit: A lady's habit in this context refers to a specific style of dress. For instance:

    Example: As part of her grandmother's tradition, Sarah continued the lady's habit of donning a hat and gloves for Sunday church services.

    2. Personal Habit: A lady's habit in terms of a regular practice or behavior:

    Example: Taking a brisk walk in the park every morning was a lady's habit that kept Mary fit and refreshed.

    3. Eccentric Habit: A lady's habit in terms of a unique or eccentric behavior:

    Example: Emma was known for her lady's habit of always carrying a small magnifying glass to inspect interesting objects she came across.

3. To run in the same groove: to follow the same established pattern, routine, or way of doing things as someone else.

Example: After working together for a long time, the team members developed a strong bond and began to run in the same groove, anticipating each other's actions during projects.

4. Until and unless: to express a condition that must be fulfilled for something to happen

Example: Jane refused to sign the contract until and unless she received written assurance of fair treatment.

5. Slow and steady: being patient, consistent, and methodical in achieving goals or completing tasks.

Example: In her weight loss journey, Anna followed the principle of "slow and steady" progress, focusing on making sustainable lifestyle changes instead of crash diets.

6. To mind one's P's and Q's: be careful, well-behaved, and attentive to one's manners, language, or behavior. 

Example: Before the job interview, Tom reminded himself to mind his P's and Q's, knowing that a good impression was crucial.

7. if's and buts: To discuss all the potential possibilities or excuses won't change the reality or the facts of the matter.

Example: The coach was not interested in hearing the players' if's and buts about the difficult weather conditions; he expected them to perform well regardless.

8. Ins and outs: A comprehensive understanding of all the intricacies and nuances involved in a given matter.

Example: Before starting the new job, it's essential to learn the ins and outs of the company's policies and procedures.

9. To rain cats and dogs: to describe very heavy rainfall or a sudden, intense downpour.

Example: We were planning to go for a picnic, but it started raining cats and dogs, so we had to cancel our outing.

10. Do's and Don'ts: to present a set of guidelines or rules, indicating what actions or behaviors are recommended (the "do's") and what actions or behaviors should be avoided (the "don'ts").

Example: Before traveling to a new country, it's essential to familiarize yourself with the local customs and follow the do's and don'ts to show respect to the culture.

Remember to understand the meanings and usage of these idioms to enhance your language skills and perform well in the SSC CGL examination.