Idioms and phrases MCQs

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Q.31 Select the correct meaning of up in the air
A Flying in an airplane
B Something that is undecided or uncertain
C Being extremely happy or elated
D A floating object in space
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Q.32 What is the meaning of the idiom your guess is as good as mine
A We both know the exact right answer
B I have absolutely no idea
C You are terrible at guessing things
D We should place a bet on the outcome
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Q.33 Choose the correct meaning of the idiom a penny for your thoughts
A I will pay you for your work
B A request to know what someone is thinking about
C Offering very cheap advice
D Thinking about financial matters constantly
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Q.34 Identify the meaning of the idiom a perfect storm
A A devastating natural disaster
B A rare combination of events yielding a disastrous outcome
C A completely flawless plan
D Heavy rainfall expected tomorrow
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Q.35 What does the idiom actions speak louder than words mean
A People who talk a lot rarely do anything
B What someone does is more meaningful than what they say
C Shouting is more effective than acting peacefully
D Physical gestures are better than talking
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Q.36 Select the correct meaning of bark up the wrong tree
A To shout at innocent people
B To pursue a false lead or make a wrong assumption
C To adopt a stray animal
D To cut down the wrong forest
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Q.37 What is the meaning of the idiom birds of a feather flock together
A Birds usually migrate in large groups
B People with similar interests or traits tend to associate with each other
C Feathers are used to make warm clothing
D It is dangerous to travel alone
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Q.38 Choose the correct meaning of the idiom bite the dust
A To fall face first onto the ground
B To fail completely or to die
C To clean a very dirty room
D To be extremely thirsty
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Q.39 Identify the meaning of the idiom break a leg
A To sustain a severe bone fracture
B A wish of good luck especially before a performance
C To purposefully sabotage someone's success
D To run away from a difficult task
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Q.40 What does the idiom by the skin of your teeth mean
A To achieve something by a very narrow margin
B To brush your teeth thoroughly
C To lose a competition closely
D To lie directly to someone's face
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Q.41 Select the correct meaning of comparing apples to oranges
A Comparing two items that are inherently fundamentally different
B Shopping for various healthy fruits
C Choosing the better of two excellent options
D A highly successful agricultural business
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Q.42 What is the meaning of the idiom do not cry over spilt milk
A Do not waste milk because it is expensive
B Do not get upset over things that have already happened and cannot be changed
C Clean up your messes immediately
D Do not show your emotions in public
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Q.43 Choose the correct meaning of do not put all your eggs in one basket
A Always distribute your groceries evenly
B Do not risk everything on a single venture
C Do not trust a single person with your secrets
D Collect as many resources as possible
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Q.44 Identify the meaning of the idiom every cloud has a silver lining
A Rainy days are always followed by sunny days
B Every difficult situation has a hopeful or positive aspect
C Clouds made of silver are extremely rare
D Do not look directly at the sun
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Q.45 What does the idiom get a taste of your own medicine mean
A To accidentally swallow a bitter pill
B To experience the same bad treatment that you have given to others
C To become a doctor or pharmacist
D To be forcefully medicated against your will
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Q.46 Select the correct meaning of give someone the cold shoulder
A To ignore someone intentionally
B To offer someone a cold beverage
C To complain about cold weather
D To physically push someone away
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Q.47 What is the meaning of the idiom go on a wild goose chase
A To hunt birds in the wild
B To undertake a useless or hopeless search
C To run away from a dangerous animal
D To unexpectedly find a hidden treasure
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Q.48 Choose the correct meaning of he has bigger fish to fry
A He enjoys cooking large seafood
B He has more important matters to attend to
C He is planning a massive feast
D He avoids dealing with small problems
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Q.49 Identify the meaning of the idiom he is a chip off the old block
A He resembles his parent closely in behavior or looks
B He is a very traditional carpenter
C He broke a piece of expensive furniture
D He refuses to adapt to modern technology
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Q.50 What does the idiom hit the sack mean
A To physically punch a bag
B To pack your belongings quickly
C To go to bed or go to sleep
D To discover a hidden stash of money
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Q.51 Select the correct meaning of ignorance is bliss
A Stupid people are always happy
B Not knowing about a problem can keep you from worrying about it
C Refusing to learn new things is dangerous
D Knowledge brings extreme sadness
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Q.52 What is the meaning of the idiom it takes two to tango
A Dancing is always better with a partner
B Both parties involved in a situation are equally responsible for it
C A conflict can easily be resolved by a third party
D You need two people to start a company
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Q.53 Choose the correct meaning of jump on the bandwagon
A To ride in a musical vehicle
B To join a popular trend or activity
C To literally jump over a moving wagon
D To protest against a famous movement
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Q.54 Identify the meaning of the idiom keep your chin up
A To look upwards at the sky
B To physically stretch your neck
C To remain cheerful in a difficult situation
D To act arrogant and superior
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Q.55 What does the idiom kill two birds with one stone mean
A To be exceptionally cruel to animals
B To achieve two things with a single action
C To miss a target entirely despite trying hard
D To fail at two tasks simultaneously
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Q.56 Select the correct meaning of leave no stone unturned
A To try every possible course of action to achieve a goal
B To dig up a completely ruined garden
C To refuse to help someone in need
D To hide secret documents under rocks
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Q.57 What is the meaning of the idiom let sleeping dogs lie
A Do not interfere in a situation because it might cause trouble
B Always let your pets rest comfortably
C Wake up early to avoid laziness
D Confront a dangerous person directly
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Q.58 Choose the correct meaning of let the cat out of the bag
A To rescue a trapped animal
B To reveal a secret carelessly or by mistake
C To allow someone to leave early
D To hide something important
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Q.59 Identify the meaning of the idiom look before you leap
A Always inspect a cliff before jumping
B Think carefully about the consequences before taking action
C Hesitate constantly when making decisions
D Look backwards to see who is following
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Q.60 What does the idiom on thin ice mean
A Skating on a frozen lake
B Being in a precarious or risky situation
C Losing a substantial amount of weight
D Acting extremely cold towards someone
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