SSC NOTES

  IDIOMS FOR SSC ENGLISH - ALL SSC PYQS UPTO 2025 - PART 5  (100 Idioms) Sr. No. Idiom Meaning Actual Place or Situation of Usage Example 351 A finger in every pie To be involved in many things To describe someone who is involved in many different activities or businesses, sometimes in a meddling way Though Ravi is silent and reserved, he has got a finger in every pie 352 Throw cold water on To show indifference or discourage When someone discourages a plan or idea, often by pointing out its flaws When he talked about his acting skills, his friends threw cold water on it 353 A greenhorn An inexperienced person To describe a novice or a beginner who lacks experience in a particular field Piyush is a greenhorn in the leather industry 354 Blow your own trumpet To brag about one's own accomplishments To describe someone boasting about their own achievements and talents It's not polite to blow your own trumpet in front of others 355 Cry for the moon To desire the unattainable When ...