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25 Important Idioms and Phrases Frequently Asked in Assam Government Job Exams [Part-2]

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25 Important Idioms and Phrases Frequently Asked in Assam Government Job Exams 1. A penny for your thoughts    - Meaning: Asking someone what they are thinking about    - Example: You've been quiet for a while – a penny for your thoughts?    - Exam: [APSC 2018] 2. Actions speak louder than words    - Meaning: What people do is more important than what they say    - Example: He always says he'll help, but actions speak louder than words.    - Exam: [Assam Police SI 2019] 3. At the drop of a hat    - Meaning: Immediately, without hesitation    - Example: She’s ready to go on a trip at the drop of a hat.    - Exam: [DHS Assam 2020] 4. Barking up the wrong tree    - Meaning: Pursuing a mistaken or misguided line of thought or course of action    - Example: If you think I took your pen, you are barking up the wrong tree.    - Exam: [APSC 2019] 5. Birds of a feat...