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Understanding Idioms and Phrases for Management Exams

Author : Palak Khanna

Updated On : November 1, 2022

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Summary: Idioms and Phrases is one of the integral section in the top management exams. Those who prepare for this are known to give tough competition to their counterparts. Hence, we suggest preparing those idioms that have been asked previously. 

Idioms and phrases are one of the prominent topics that have to be covered for acing the management exams. Usually, this section accounts for around 4 to 5 questions which are helpful in increasing the score. Hence, experts suggest studying idioms and phrases from day one of the exam preparations. 

There are a plethora of idioms and phrases that should be at your fingertips during the exams. However, out of those, there are some that are asked in the examination regularly. Read along this page to know about the top idioms and phrases for the upcoming management exams. 

The IPMAT Exam Pattern reveals that the Idiom and Phrases has a significant impact on the marking scheme, so it becomes very important to clear this section out.

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Idioms and Phrases for Management Exams

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If you are aspiring for the upcoming management exams then you should be well versed with the idioms relevant to the exams. The following table consists of the important phrases and idioms that are asked in the top management exams like CAT, IPMAT etc. 

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Idioms/Phrases

Meaning

Ant in Your Pants

To be excited, anxious or nervous

Cat Nap

A short sleep

Cat’s Got One’s Tongue

One who does not speak due to shyness

Clam Up

One who becomes quite suddenly

Dropping like Flies

Dying up Quickly

Dog Days

Very hot days

Eager Beaver

A person who is enthusiastic

Have a Cow

Get extremely upset

Hold your horses

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Riding a High Horse

Arrogant and Unyielding mood

Look a gift horse in the mouth

Find a fault with the gift that is received

Pig Out

Eat a lot of something

In the dog house

In trouble with another person

Until the cow comes home

For a very long time

Black Sheep

An odd member of the group

Dark Horse

A candidate who wins unexpectedly

A bull in China’s shop

A person who inflicts damage

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Frequently Asked Questions

You should study idioms and phrases for the management exams as they are asked in the examination.
The meaning of the idioms in Ant in Your Pants is to be excited, anxious or nervous.

As per experts, one should prepare at least twenty to twenty-two idioms before writing the management exams.

The meaning of the idiom Look a gift horse in the mouth is a fault with the gift that is received. 

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