Idioms and phrases MCQs

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Q.91 Select the correct meaning of chew the fat
A To eat an unhealthy diet
B To chat in a relaxed and friendly way
C To complain bitterly about food
D To aggressively argue a point
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Q.92 What is the meaning of the idiom cry wolf
A To howl loudly in the woods
B To call for help when it is not needed
C To genuinely fear wild animals
D To shed tears over a broken relationship
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Q.93 Choose the correct meaning of dead end
A A road or passage that has no exit
B A deeply boring movie
C The successful conclusion of a project
D A very quiet neighborhood
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Q.94 Identify the meaning of the idiom draw a blank
A To sketch an empty canvas
B To fail to remember something
C To win a lottery ticket
D To intentionally ignore a question
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Q.95 What does the idiom face the music mean
A To attend a loud concert
B To accept unpleasant consequences of one's actions
C To learn how to play an instrument
D To ignore criticism completely
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Q.96 Select the correct meaning of fit as a fiddle
A Being extremely skinny
B Being in very good health
C Playing the violin expertly
D Repairing a broken instrument
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Q.97 What is the meaning of the idiom go the extra mile
A To run a marathon accidentally
B To make more effort than is expected of you
C To travel too far and get lost
D To overcharge a client for travel expenses
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Q.98 Choose the correct meaning of hold your horses
A To tightly grip a saddle
B To be patient or wait a moment
C To physically restrain a wild animal
D To speed up a process unnecessarily
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Q.99 Identify the meaning of the idiom in the blink of an eye
A Occurring very quickly or instantly
B Developing a serious eye infection
C Winking at a stranger
D Failing to notice an obvious clue
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Q.100 What does the idiom keep an eye on mean
A To stare rudely at someone
B To watch or monitor something carefully
C To need glasses for reading
D To completely ignore a warning
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Q.101 Select the correct meaning of let off steam
A To boil water excessively
B To release pent up energy or anger safely
C To start a steam engine
D To scream at an innocent person
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Q.102 What is the meaning of the idiom on cloud nine
A Experiencing bad turbulence while flying
B Being extremely happy and joyful
C Feeling very depressed and gloomy
D Observing unique weather patterns
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Q.103 Choose the correct meaning of out of the blue
A Diving into the deep ocean
B Happening unexpectedly and without warning
C Feeling intensely sad suddenly
D Painting a room incorrectly
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Q.104 Identify the meaning of the idiom put up with
A To hang a poster on the wall
B To tolerate or endure something annoying
C To fight aggressively against an enemy
D To enthusiastically support a cause
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Q.105 What does the idiom rule of thumb mean
A A painful injury to the finger
B A practical and approximate way of measuring or doing something
C A strict and unbreakable legal rule
D A ruler used specifically for small crafts
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Q.106 Select the correct meaning of see eye to eye
A To aggressively stare someone down
B To completely agree with someone
C To have matching eye colors
D To examine closely with a magnifying glass
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Q.107 What is the meaning of the idiom take a rain check
A To angrily refuse an invitation
B To politely decline an offer with the implication of accepting it later
C To verify the weather forecast
D To demand a refund for a canceled event
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Q.108 Choose the correct meaning of under the table
A Hiding from a dangerous intruder
B Done secretly and often illegally
C Eating food off the floor
D A perfectly legal business transaction
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Q.109 Identify the meaning of the idiom wrap up
A To buy a gift for someone
B To successfully conclude or finish something
C To cover a mistake completely
D To start a completely new project
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Q.110 What does the idiom a dime a dozen mean
A Something highly valuable and rare
B Something so common that it has little value
C A discounted price on expensive goods
D A collection of twelve identical coins
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Q.111 Select the correct meaning of a blessing in disguise
A A curse placed by a hidden enemy
B A good thing that initially seemed bad
C A religious ceremony performed secretly
D An obvious advantage given unfairly
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Q.112 What is the meaning of the idiom beat the clock
A To hit a timepiece out of frustration
B To complete a task before the deadline
C To continuously arrive late to events
D To repair a broken mechanical watch
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Q.113 Choose the correct meaning of behind closed doors
A A locked room that cannot be opened
B Done in private and hidden from the public
C A public event held indoors
D An obvious mistake made in front of everyone
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Q.114 Identify the meaning of the idiom blow off steam
A To cook vegetables lightly
B To do or say something to get rid of strong emotion or energy
C To destroy machinery forcefully
D To quit a job unexpectedly
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Q.115 What does the idiom clear the air mean
A To install a new ventilation system
B To resolve a misunderstanding and remove bad feelings
C To violently argue until someone leaves
D To spray perfume in a dirty room
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Q.116 Select the correct meaning of cold feet
A A medical condition affecting extremities
B Loss of nerve or confidence before doing something difficult
C A sudden urge to travel somewhere cold
D Refusing to wear shoes outdoors
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Q.117 What is the meaning of the idiom down to earth
A A spaceship successfully landing
B Practical reasonable and realistic
C Feeling severely depressed and sad
D Buried deeply underground
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Q.118 Choose the correct meaning of drive someone up the wall
A To give someone a ride home
B To irritate or annoy someone intensely
C To physically push someone against a wall
D To force someone to paint a building
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Q.119 Identify the meaning of the idiom drop the ball
A To literally throw a sports ball on the ground
B To make a mistake or fail to do one's job
C To politely decline a social invitation
D To win a game effortlessly
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Q.120 What does the idiom easy does it mean
A To complete a task without any effort at all
B Used to tell someone to move or act carefully and slowly
C To ignore complex instructions
D To enthusiastically rush into a project
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