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MCQ on Idioms and Phrases for all Competitive Exams
1. What does the idiom “Under the weather” mean?
A) Feeling extremely happy
B) Feeling ill
C) Having a lucky streak
D) Being under pressure
Answer: B) Feeling ill
2. When someone “Sets the record straight,” what are they doing?
A) Creating a new record
B) Revealing the truth or clarifying a situation
C) Breaking a record
D) Misleading others
Answer: B) Revealing the truth or clarifying a situation
3. If someone “Bites the bullet,” what are they doing?
A) Eating something spicy
B) Avoiding a difficult task
C) Finishing something unpleasant despite the difficulty
D) Getting rewarded for good behavior
Answer: C) Finishing something unpleasant despite the difficulty
4. What does the idiom “Break a leg” mean?
A) Literally breaking a leg
B) Good luck
C) Encouragement to take risks
D) Causing harm to someone
Answer: B) Good luck
5. When someone is “Snowed under,” what does it mean?
A) Enjoying winter sports
B) Feeling cold
C) Being extremely busy
D) Building a snowman
Answer: C) Being extremely busy
6. What does it mean to “Beat around the bush”?
A) Being direct and straightforward
B) Avoiding the main topic
C) Getting lost in the forest
D) Being indecisive
Answer: B) Avoiding the main topic
7. What is the meaning of the idiom “Leave no stone unturned”?
A) Skipping important details
B) Avoiding hard work
C) Making every effort possible
D) Being careless
Answer: C) Making every effort possible
8. If someone “Cries over spilt milk,” what are they doing?
A) Cleaning up a mess
B) Complaining about something irreversible
C) Drinking milk
D) Celebrating an achievement
Answer: B) Complaining about something irreversible
9. What does the expression “Once in a blue moon” signify?
A) A rare occurrence
B) Every night
C) Regularly
D) Twice a year
Answer: A) A rare occurrence
10. What does it mean to “Burn bridges”?
A) Repair relationships
B) End a friendship
C) Improve communication
D) Spoil relationships irreparably
Answer: D) Spoil relationships irreparably
11. What does the idiom “Cold feet” mean?
A) Feeling physically cold
B) Becoming nervous or hesitant
C) Having poor circulation
D) Wearing inappropriate footwear
Answer: B) Becoming nervous or hesitant
12. If someone is described as the “Apple of my eye,” what does it mean?
A) They are sweet and delicious
B) They are cherished and highly valued
C) They are always present in photos
D) They are small and round
Answer: B) They are cherished and highly valued
13. What does it mean to “Walk on eggshells”?
A) Literally walking on eggshells
B) Being extremely careful with one’s actions and words
C) Taking a leisurely stroll
D) Ignoring potential hazards
Answer: B) Being extremely careful with one’s actions and words
14. What is the meaning of the idiom “Make two ends meet”?
A) Tying two loose ends together
B) Having just enough money for all needs
C) Finding the middle ground in a conflict
D) Achieving multiple goals simultaneously
Answer: B) Having just enough money for all needs
15. If someone “Beats around the bush,” what are they doing?
A) Being direct and straightforward
B) Avoiding the main topic
C) Searching for lost items in bushes
D) Being physically aggressive
Answer: B) Avoiding the main topic