idioms and phrases MCQs – Page 7

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

idioms and phrases Mcqs
121. In the armed forces, it is considered a great privilege to die in harness.
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A. die with honour

B. die while still working

C. die in the battlefield

D. die on a horse back

122. Idiom To cut long story short means?
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A. None of above

B. Come to the point

C. Miss the main points

D. Tell the story briefly

123. Rule of thumb means ?
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A. an easy choice

B. a rough estimate

C. an unknown rule

D. Mark of thumb on a legal paper

124. MALA FIDE means ?
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A. Trustworthy

B. Genuine

C. Bad intention

D. Generous

125. TO EGG ON means ?
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A. to urge

B. to warn

C. to advise

D. to ask

126. Ace in the hole means __________?
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A. A metaphor for a fatal weakness in spite of overall strength

B. A hidden or secret strength, or unrevealed advantage

C. Anything causing trouble, discord, or jealousy

D. Without any hesitation; instantly

127. Idiom Red letter day means?
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A. an eventful day

B. a formidable day

C. an important day

D. a dangerous day

128. To get on the nerves.
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A. To irritate

B. To have an illness

C. To soothe

D. To give medicine

129. Idiomatic phrase a month of Sundays means: ___________?
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A. a long time

B. no time

C. a short period

D. a special Sunday

130. A hot potato means _________?
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A. To go to bed to sleep

B. To find fault with something that has been received as a gift or favor

C. A controversial issue or situation that is awkward or unpleasant to deal with

D. The one tiny drawback that ruins it

131. A bitter pill means ___________?
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A. Anything causing trouble, discord, or jealousy

B. A controversial issue or situation that is awkward or unpleasant to deal with

C. A situation or information that is unpleasant but must be accepted

D. When an attempt fails, and its time to start planning all over again

132. The idiom Pass the buck means?
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A. To evade responsibility

B. Come to know someones secrets

C. keep something in hand

D. To Warn

133. Hornets nest means:___________?
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A. A violent situation

B. A dangerous place

C. A good situation

D. A bees house

134. The Government ruled by Women is called?
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A. Patriarchy

B. Corporatocracy

C. Petticoat government

D. None of these

135. choose the correct meaning of idiom Leave in the Lurch :
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A. To meet suddenly with someone

B. To leave someone in difficulty

C. A difficult situation

D. To assist someone in adverse circumstances

136. I take down my notes carefully means:
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A. To write down

B. To hide

C. To publish

D. To remove

137. Idiom As the Crow flies means:___________?
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A. In a indirect way

B. In a direct & straight way

C. None of these

D. The impossible task

138. He is busy with his work ______________?
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A. kith and kin

B. inns and out

C. up to neck

D. up to the hilt
139. She invited all and sundry to the party. All and Sundry means: ____________?
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A. None of these

B. Many People

C. Everyone

D. Close Friends

140. Hold ones horsemeans__________?
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A. High on energy

B. Keep ones gift

C. Have patience

D. Keep ones expectations