Idioms and phrases MCQs

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Q.61 Select the correct meaning of once in a blue moon
A Occurring very rarely
B A specific lunar eclipse phenomenon
C Happening every night
D A feeling of deep sorrow
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Q.62 What is the meaning of the idiom play devil's advocate
A To argue a point just to test its validity
B To maliciously ruin someone's argument
C To represent a criminal in court
D To intentionally lie to win a debate
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Q.63 Choose the correct meaning of put your foot in your mouth
A To execute a complex gymnastic move
B To say something foolish or embarrassing
C To eat extremely quickly
D To silence someone by kicking them
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Q.64 Identify the meaning of the idiom rain on someone's parade
A To spoil someone's plans or happiness
B To organize a massive outdoor festival
C To complain about severe weather
D To bring much needed rain to a dry land
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Q.65 What does the idiom read between the lines mean
A To read a document extremely quickly
B To look for a hidden meaning that is not explicitly stated
C To scan a barcode on a product
D To ignore the main text and focus on footnotes
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Q.66 Select the correct meaning of saving for a rainy day
A Buying an umbrella during a sale
B Keeping money or resources for a time of future need
C Staying indoors to avoid bad weather
D Planning a vacation for the monsoon season
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Q.67 What is the meaning of the idiom sit on the fence
A To rest comfortably outdoors
B To avoid making a decision or taking a side
C To physically guard a property boundary
D To block a pathway maliciously
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Q.68 Choose the correct meaning of slow and steady wins the race
A Consistent and deliberate effort leads to success
B Running slowly is better than running fast
C Turtles are surprisingly fast creatures
D Never rush to finish a sporting event
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Q.69 Identify the meaning of the idiom steal someone's thunder
A To capture lightning in a bottle
B To take credit for someone else's idea or overshadow them
C To interrupt a loud performance
D To literally silence someone mid-speech
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Q.70 What does the idiom take it with a grain of salt mean
A To eat food that is overly salted
B To not believe something entirely or take it too seriously
C To deeply analyze a chemical compound
D To firmly trust every word spoken
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Q.71 Select the correct meaning of the ball is in your court
A You are losing the tennis match
B It is your turn to make a decision or take action
C A physical ball has landed in your yard
D You must forfeit the game immediately
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Q.72 What is the meaning of the idiom the early bird catches the worm
A Birds usually hunt very early in the morning
B People who wake up early or act quickly have a better chance of success
C Worms are easiest to catch at dawn
D It is harmful to oversleep
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Q.73 Choose the correct meaning of the elephant in the room
A An obvious problem or issue that people avoid discussing
B A huge literal animal in a confined space
C A very wealthy person attending a party
D A piece of oversized furniture
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Q.74 Identify the meaning of the idiom through thick and thin
A To navigate through a dense forest
B Under all circumstances no matter how difficult
C To dramatically change body weight
D To slice vegetables unevenly
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Q.75 What does the idiom throw caution to the wind mean
A To act recklessly without worrying about the consequences
B To throw objects during a severe storm
C To strictly follow safety protocols
D To warn others about upcoming danger
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Q.76 Select the correct meaning of throw in the towel
A To clean up a massive spill
B To surrender or admit defeat
C To start a fight abruptly
D To wash dirty laundry
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Q.77 What is the meaning of the idiom turn a blind eye
A To suffer from temporary vision loss
B To choose to ignore behavior that you know is wrong
C To stare at the sun for too long
D To completely lose your sense of direction
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Q.78 Choose the correct meaning of up the creek without a paddle
A To be in an extremely difficult situation with no apparent way out
B To enjoy a peaceful boat ride
C To lose sports equipment in water
D To travel against the current successfully
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Q.79 Identify the meaning of the idiom we will cross that bridge when we come to it
A We should build a bridge right now
B Let us not worry about a problem until it actually happens
C We are heading towards a physical obstruction
D We must avoid traveling over bridges
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Q.80 What does the idiom you cannot judge a book by its cover mean
A Books with bad covers are always uninteresting
B You should not judge someone or something entirely on outward appearance
C Library books must be kept in pristine condition
D Reading is more important than looking at pictures
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Q.81 Select the correct meaning of back to the drawing board
A To revisit a successful plan
B To start over completely because a previous attempt failed
C To buy new art supplies
D To erase a minor mistake on a diagram
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Q.82 What is the meaning of the idiom a drop in the ocean
A A massive and uncontrollable flood
B A very small amount compared to what is needed
C A tear shed for a lost loved one
D An extremely deep body of water
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Q.83 Choose the correct meaning of beat a dead horse
A To exhibit extreme animal cruelty
B To waste effort on something when there is no chance of succeeding
C To ride an exhausted animal
D To resurrect an old hobby
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Q.84 Identify the meaning of the idiom born with a silver spoon in one's mouth
A To be born into a very wealthy family
B To have an innate talent for cooking
C To choke on a piece of silverware
D To speak very eloquently since childhood
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Q.85 What does the idiom build castles in the air mean
A To construct an elaborate treehouse
B To create impossible or unrealistic dreams
C To study classical architecture
D To launch a massive rocket into space
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Q.86 Select the correct meaning of burn the bridges
A To destroy infrastructure during a war
B To do something that makes it impossible to return to a previous situation
C To start a massive campfire
D To successfully overcome an obstacle
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Q.87 What is the meaning of the idiom burn the candle at both ends
A To light up a dark room thoroughly
B To exhaust oneself by doing too much, especially by going to bed late and getting up early
C To waste expensive resources carelessly
D To celebrate two events simultaneously
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Q.88 Choose the correct meaning of call a spade a spade
A To speak plainly and truthfully, even if it is blunt or unpleasant
B To incorrectly identify a gardening tool
C To play a game of cards aggressively
D To hide one's true intentions
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Q.89 Identify the meaning of the idiom cat got your tongue
A A painful injury to the mouth
B Being unusually quiet or unable to speak
C To adopt a feral animal
D To speak rapidly and uncontrollably
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Q.90 What does the idiom caught red handed mean
A To suffer from a skin condition on the hands
B To be caught in the act of doing something wrong or illegal
C To paint a room with bright colors
D To happily accept a difficult task
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