Idioms and phrases MCQs

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Q.271 What does the idiom back seat driver mean
A A professional chauffeur
B A passenger who constantly offers unwanted advice or criticism to the driver
C A highly dangerous driving maneuver
D A person who sleeps in the back of a car
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Q.272 Select the correct meaning of bad egg
A A rotten piece of food that causes illness
B A dishonest deceitful or ill behaved person
C A failed business venture
D A terrible mistake made accidentally
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Q.273 What is the meaning of the idiom bakers dozen
A Exactly twelve items
B A group or set of thirteen
C A fresh batch of morning bread
D A highly skilled pastry chef
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Q.274 Choose the correct meaning of batten down the hatches
A To close a door quietly so as not to wake someone
B To prepare for an upcoming difficult situation or crisis
C To violently break into a locked building
D To sail a ship into a severe storm purposefully
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Q.275 Identify the meaning of the idiom beat a retreat
A To viciously attack an enemy base
B To withdraw or leave a place very quickly to avoid a bad situation
C To play a drum rhythmically in an orchestra
D To take a relaxing vacation in the woods
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Q.276 What does the idiom beauty is in the eye of the beholder mean
A Beautiful people always have perfect vision
B Different people have different ideas about what is beautiful or valuable
C True beauty cannot be seen but only felt
D A specific type of visual optical illusion
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Q.277 Select the correct meaning of beggars cant be choosers
A Poor people are forbidden from making decisions
B People who depend on the generosity of others must accept whatever is offered
C You should never ask for help from strangers
D Wealthy people have too many options in life
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Q.278 What is the meaning of the idiom behind the eight ball
A Winning a game of pool easily
B At a significant disadvantage or in a very difficult situation
C Hiding safely from an attacker
D Being perfectly prepared for an exam
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Q.279 Choose the correct meaning of bell the cat
A To adopt a stray animal
B To volunteer for a highly dangerous or difficult task
C To play a loud instrument to scare enemies
D To trap someone in a lie
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Q.280 Identify the meaning of the idiom below the belt
A Wearing trousers inappropriately
B Cruel unfair and disregarding the basic rules of decency
C A completely hidden weapon
D A very heavy object
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Q.281 What does the idiom better late than never mean
A Arriving late is a sign of immense disrespect
B Doing something late is preferable to not doing it at all
C You should never apologize for being tardy
D A strictly enforced deadline is absolute
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Q.282 Select the correct meaning of better safe than sorry
A Apologizing is a sign of weakness
B It is wise to be cautious to avoid future regrets
C You must take severe risks to be successful
D Hiding in a safe place during an argument
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Q.283 What is the meaning of the idiom big cheese
A An excessively large portion of food
B A very important powerful and influential person in an organization
C A cheap product sold at a high price
D A person who is highly unpopular and disliked
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Q.284 Choose the correct meaning of bite the hand that feeds you
A To severely injure yourself while eating
B To ungratefully harm someone who has helped or supported you
C To violently attack a wild animal for food
D To accept a bribe from an enemy
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Q.285 Identify the meaning of the idiom bitter pill to swallow
A A medical treatment that tastes terrible
B An unpleasant or painful fact that one is forced to accept
C A deliberately offensive insult
D A highly dangerous and illegal substance
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Q.286 What does the idiom black and blue mean
A A specific mixture of dark paint colors
B Covered in dark bruises from being hit or beaten
C A state of severe emotional depression
D A strictly formal dress code
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Q.287 Select the correct meaning of blind leading the blind
A A highly successful group effort
B Uninformed or incompetent people attempting to guide other uninformed people
C Walking in complete darkness without a flashlight
D Refusing to accept expert advice
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Q.288 What is the meaning of the idiom blood is thicker than water
A Water is essential for a healthy body
B Family loyalties and bonds are inherently stronger than other relationships
C A violent crime scene
D A complex chemical mixture
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Q.289 Choose the correct meaning of blow ones own trumpet
A To play a brass instrument loudly
B To proudly boast about your own achievements and talents
C To angrily warn others of an impending disaster
D To accidentally reveal a closely guarded secret
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Q.290 Identify the meaning of the idiom boil the ocean
A To cause massive global warming
B To undertake an impossibly difficult or overly ambitious task
C To purify saltwater for drinking
D To angrily shout at an opponent
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Q.291 What does the idiom break new ground mean
A To physically dig a deep hole for construction
B To do something innovative or make a new discovery
C To violate a long standing tradition
D To destroy a beautiful garden
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Q.292 Select the correct meaning of break the bank
A To successfully rob a financial institution
B To cost a very large amount of money or exhaust your funds
C To win heavily at a casino game
D To physically smash a piggy bank
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Q.293 What is the meaning of the idiom bring home the bacon
A To purchase expensive meat from the butcher
B To earn the money that is needed to support a family
C To successfully capture a wild animal
D To win a minor culinary competition
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Q.294 Choose the correct meaning of butter someone up
A To cook food using excessive amounts of dairy
B To flatter someone excessively to gain a favor from them
C To physically assault an opponent in sports
D To lie to someone to protect their feelings
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Q.295 Identify the meaning of the idiom by and large
A Purchasing items in bulk sizes
B On the whole or generally speaking
C An extremely large and heavy object
D Failing completely at a massive scale
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Q.296 What does the idiom by the book mean
A Learning entirely from reading textbooks
B Strictly following the established rules instructions or laws
C Placing an object directly beside a novel
D Ignoring practical advice for theoretical knowledge
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Q.297 Select the correct meaning of call it a night
A To accurately predict darkness falling
B To stop what you have been doing and go to bed
C To stay awake entirely until the sun rises
D To officially name an evening event
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Q.298 What is the meaning of the idiom can of worms
A A container used specifically for fishing bait
B A complex problem or complicated situation that causes more trouble when addressed
C A very strange and confusing piece of artwork
D An extremely disgusting meal
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Q.299 Choose the correct meaning of cant see the wood for the trees
A Being completely lost in a dense forest without a map
B Being unable to understand a situation clearly because of over involvement in small details
C Suffering from severe vision impairment
D Refusing to acknowledge the beauty of nature
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Q.300 Identify the meaning of the idiom cash cow
A A very expensive farm animal
B A dependable business or product that generates a steady return of profits
C A wealthy person who is easily scammed
D A machine used to print fake currency
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