idioms and phrases MCQs – Page 5

Practise focused idioms and phrases questions with marked answers for exam preparation and subject revision.

idioms and phrases Mcqs
81. The idiom To burry the hatchet mean?
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A. To make a wrong decision

B. To make peace

C. To make a foolish choice

D. To lose something

82. Co*k and bull story mean ?
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A. a lengthy tale

B. An unbelievable story

C. Story told by an idiot

D. a true story

83. Fortnight Means?
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A. 22 days

B. 20 days

C. 18 days

D. 14 days
84. Drop a dime means ________?
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A. To leave

B. Almost free. Very cheap

C. To stop something at an early stage

D. To be an informant
85. fair field and no favor Idiom means:
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A. Perfection

B. An equal chance for every one

C. Popularity

D. Indifference in opinion

86. _______makes the mare go.
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A. Gold

B. Copper

C. Money

D. Silver

87. Choose the correct meaning of the idiom: A Dark Horse.
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A. A criminal Getting the water dirty

B. An Unexpected winner

C. None of these

D. A wicked fellow

88. He Was all at sea when he began his new Job.What does idiom / phrase at sea means __________?
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A. happy

B. sad

C. puzzled

D. triumphant

89. Far cry from means __________?
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A. Very different from

B. To take on a task that is way to big

C. The show has come to an end. Its all over

D. To present a counter argument

90. Chose the correct meaning of idiom: Beat about the bush ?
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A. To avoid the main topic

B. To make noise

C. To accompany someone in a jungle

D. Try to meet George Bush

91. Sara, You should not Call it a day.
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A. Stop working on something

B. To begin working

C. To refuse working

D. To delay working

92. The phrase To have your hands full expresses means:
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A. To be a sinner

B. To have too many things to do

C. To have plenty of wealth

D. Something related to fighting

93. What is the meaning of idiom pour cold water on ?
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A. Encourage

B. To be calm

C. Discourage

D. Deceive

94. idiom of Rides the high horse?
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A. superior

B. bought a horse

C. went on gambling

D. None of them

95. choose the right meaning of idiom In the blue funk :
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A. In a state of terror

B. To make a challenge.

C. To get rid off

D. To be against person wishes

96. Complete the idiom Hell hath no fury like a___________?
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A. A women forgotten

B. A devils advocate

C. A women scorned

D. A burnned women

97. Idiom The pros and cons of means?
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A. observe etiquette

B. measure the ingredient

C. postpone action

D. consider all facts
98. Wild goose chase _________?
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A. A foolish and hopeless search for or pursuit of something unattainable

B. To take credit for something someone else did

C. To not take what someone says too seriously; to treat someones words with a degree of skepticism

D. A phrase implying that one is not proficient at performing a particular task and that they should not try to perform the task professionally

99. A PIPE DREAM means ?
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A. ?A pleasant dream

B. None of these

C. A bad dream

D. An impracticable plan
100. Every now and then implies means:
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A. Every where

B. Always

C. Occasionally

D. Often