Idiom and Phrases Quiz for Competitive Exams
In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
To play with fire
(A) Feel sick
(B) To take foolish risk
(C) To abuse
(D) Show disappointment
Correct Answer : B
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Backseat driver
(A) A person who offers unsolicited advice.
(B) To miss an appointed meeting.
(C) Attempt to get control over someone.
(D) To conclude proceedings.
Correct Answer : A
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Snail’s pace
(A) Very fast
(B) Very slow
(C) Very active
(D) Very sharp
Correct Answer : B
Select the most appropriate meaning of the highlighted idiom.
The employee took the manager’s remark with a pinch of salt
(A) Doubt the truth or value of something
(B) Distasteful and boring
(C) Going for the truth
(D) Ever ready to condemn someone
Correct Answer : A
Explanation :
Taking something "with a pinch of salt" means to be skeptical or not fully believe what is being said.
In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
To have a nodding acquaintance
(A) To have a great experience
(B) To neglect all the parameters
(C) Know somebody/something slightly
(D) To have nothing in common
Correct Answer : C
In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
To miss the bus
(A) Short lived glory
(B) To lose an opportunity
(C) Escape by a thin margin
(D) A problem in a situation
Correct Answer : B
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Buy a lemon
(A) To buy something that is of much less value.
(B) To lose foundation
(C) To work through the day and shop in the evening
(D) To give importance to little things
Correct Answer : A
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Be my guest
(A) Please do it
(B) Stop, don't go ahead
(C) Be with me
(D) Come with me
Correct Answer : A
Select the most appropriate meaning of the highlighted idiom.
The team members seem to be running around in circles.
(A) To be very active but with few results
(B) Very dynamic and hardworking
(C) Hardly any time to breathe
(D) To be extremely successful
Correct Answer : A
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Hale and hearty
(A) Strong and healthy
(B) Angry but happy
(C) Clumsy and calm
(D) Weak and ill
Correct Answer : A
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