Idioms and Phrases Questions with Answers
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
"A Bed of roses"
Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom.
(A) To put something on hold
(B) A really good invention
(C) An easy and happy existence
(D) To improvise
Correct Answer : C
The world today is facing an unpleasant situation because of the pandemic disease.
(A) Thrown out of gear
(B) Harps on the same string
(C) Like a fish out of water
(D) Swallowing a bitter pill
Correct Answer : D
The article on the world population published in today’s journal is a duplicate of what was published the other day.
(A) On tenterhooks
(B) An Ananias
(C) Dead Ringer
(D) A wee bit
Correct Answer : C
"The green-eyed monster" Find the Idioms.
(A) To get into trouble
(B) The creature of the sea
(C) An animal with green eyes
(D) Personal jealousy
Correct Answer : D
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
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 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
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