Idioms and Phrases Quiz with Answers
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Like a cakewalk
(A) Smooth surface
(B) Pleasant experience
(C) Easy task
(D) Active
Correct Answer : C
Explanation :
"Like a cakewalk" describes something that is extremely easy or a task that requires little effort.
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
All eyes
(A) Watching with anger
(B) Watching eagerly
(C) Watching with no interest
(D) Not watching at all
Correct Answer : B
Explanation :
"All eyes" implies that everyone is watching eagerly or with great interest.
Choose the correct meaning of the given idiom.
In weal and woe
(A) In sad and gloomy days
(B) In happiness and good times
(C) In prosperity and adversity
(D) In despair and failure
Correct Answer : C
Explanation :
"In weal and woe" means in both good times (prosperity) and bad times (adversity).
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
A green horn
(A) Uneducated person
(B) Inexperienced person
(C) Clever person
(D) Skilled person
Correct Answer : B
Explanation :
"A green horn" refers to a person who is inexperienced or new to a particular activity or job.
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Q :Be hard up
(A) Have very little money
(B) Unable to calculate
(C) Have difficulty in climbing stairs
(D) Find it very difficult to wake up early
Correct Answer : A
Explanation :
"Be hard up" means to be in a difficult financial situation with very little money.
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Q :In the same breath
(A) Able to get a foul smell
(B) Say two contradictory things at the same time
(C) Practice breathing exercises
(D) Try and hold your breath
Correct Answer : B
Explanation :
"In the same breath" refers to saying two contradictory things simultaneously or in close succession.
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Beat around the bush
(A) Avoid praising someone and demean
(B) Avoid the main point by talking in a roundabout way
(C) Avoid saying what you mean, usually because it is not funny
(D) Avoid using foul words to make someone uncomfortable
Correct Answer : B
Explanation :
"Beat around the bush" means to avoid addressing the main issue or topic and instead talk in a vague or indirect manner.
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Q :Cake walk
(A) Something tasty
(B) Something easy
(C) Something sweet
(D) Something enjoyable
Correct Answer : B
Explanation :
"Cake walk" is used to describe something that is extremely easy or effortless, like a simple task.
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Q :A stumbling block
(A) Removing stones on the way
(B) Putting stones along the way
(C) An obstacle to progress
(D) Skipping over a hurdle
Correct Answer : C
Explanation :
"A stumbling block" is something that obstructs or hinders progress, similar to an obstacle that one might stumble over.
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Q :A kick in the teeth
(A) A grave setback
(B) Severe toothache
(C) Removing tooth cavities
(D) Hitting someone hard
Correct Answer : A
Explanation :
"A kick in the teeth" refers to a severe disappointment or setback, usually in a personal or professional context.
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