Idioms & Phrases

An idiom is a phrase or expression whose meaning cannot be understood from the ordinary meanings of its individual words. For example, "kick the bucket" means "to die," which has no connection to kicking or buckets. A phrase is simply a small group of words that forms a meaningful unit within a clause. Idioms and Phrases enrich the English language, making it more colorful and expressive. For competitive exams like the BCS, having a strong command of common idioms and phrases is crucial for success in the English section, particularly in translation, sentence making, and comprehension passages. পরীক্ষার জন্য শুধু অর্থ জানাই যথেষ্ট নয়, বাক্যে এর সঠিক প্রয়োগও জানতে হবে। This page provides a comprehensive, alphabetized list of important idioms and phrases with their meanings and examples to aid your preparation. Practice these questions to test your knowledge of common idioms and phrases. The questions are designed based on the format of previous BCS and other competitive exams. Master these to enhance your vocabulary and score higher in the English section.