The Combined Defence Services (CDS) 1 2024 exam presents a rigorous assessment of candidates’ language proficiency, with a focus on English comprehension and communication skills. Among the various components of the English section, familiarity with essential English phrases is paramount. In this article, we compile a comprehensive guide to the most important English phrases that aspirants should master for the CDS 1 2024 exam.
•To come to close quarters: to tackle an enemy closely.
•To come to light: to become known.
•To come to pass: to happen, to occur.
•To come to grief (of a person): to meet with disaster or of a scheme that proves abortive.
•To come to hand: to reach one.
E.g., Her letter came to hand yesterday = it reached me yesterday.
•To come to be: generally, to become important.
E.g., He has come to be highly thought of means that he has so risen in people’s esteem that they now think highly of him.
•To come amiss: to come in an inconvenient or improper time or way. When it is said of a
man that nothing comes amiss to him, the meaning is that he is a very capable man, able to do any work or meet any difficulty that presents itself to him.
E.g., A legacy seldom comes amiss to anybody.
•To come home to a person: to appeal successfully to his reason or his self-interest; to touch his feelings closely.
•To come to age: to become adult.
•To come to a head: to be ready to burst forth-said (of a conspiracy to make open).
E.g. He allows his spiteful feelings to come to a head.
•To come to a standstill: to bring to a standstill.
E.g., When the steam was shut off, the engine soon came to a standstill.
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Conclusion
Mastering these essential English phrases is crucial for success in the CDS 1 2024 exam. By familiarizing themselves with these expressions and practicing their usage in context, aspirants can enhance their communication skills and approach the exam with confidence. Incorporating these phrases into daily practice and conversations will not only strengthen language proficiency but also pave the way for effective communication in the dynamic environments of the armed forces.
