Idioms and phrases MCQs

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Q.181 Choose the correct meaning of dutch courage
A Courage derived from drinking alcohol
B Bravery shown during a battle
C Faking bravery when one is actually terrified
D Refusing to back down from a verbal argument
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Q.182 Identify the meaning of the idiom eat humble pie
A To eat a bland and tasteless meal
B To act submissively and apologize after making a mistake
C To refuse to accept an award
D To share one's food with the poor
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Q.183 What does the idiom end in smoke mean
A To cause a massive fire
B To yield no practical result or fail completely
C To successfully complete a difficult task
D To obscure the truth intentionally
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Q.184 Select the correct meaning of eye for an eye
A To trade equally valuable items
B The principle that a person who has injured another person is penalized to a similar degree
C Staring intensely at an opponent
D To forgive a terrible wrong
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Q.185 What is the meaning of the idiom face value
A The literal or apparent meaning of something without deeper analysis
B The physical attractiveness of a person
C The amount of money printed on a fake bill
D To confront someone about a lie
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Q.186 Choose the correct meaning of fair weather friend
A A friend who loves outdoor activities
B A person whose friendship cannot be relied on in times of difficulty
C A person who is always cheerful
D A friend who accurately predicts the future
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Q.187 Identify the meaning of the idiom fall flat
A To trip and physically hurt oneself
B To fail completely to produce the intended or expected effect
C To flatten a piece of dough
D To unexpectedly become deeply unconscious
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Q.188 What does the idiom feather in ones cap mean
A Wearing an outdated fashion accessory
B An achievement to be proud of
C A completely foolish idea
D Being overly arrogant about looks
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Q.189 Select the correct meaning of fish out of water
A A person who feels uncomfortable in unfamiliar surroundings
B An animal that is fighting for its life
C Someone who is extremely thirsty
D A person who excels in swimming
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Q.190 What is the meaning of the idiom flesh and blood
A A gory and terrifying movie
B One's family or relations
C The literal human body
D A deep physical wound
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Q.191 Choose the correct meaning of fly in the ointment
A A bug caught in a spider's web
B A minor drawback or flaw that spoils something otherwise pleasant
C A medicinal cream that works instantly
D A completely ruined batch of food
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Q.192 Identify the meaning of the idiom fools paradise
A An amusement park with silly rides
B A state of happiness based on false hope or ignoring reality
C A place where ignorant people gather
D A completely unachievable goal
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Q.193 What does the idiom forty winks mean
A Blinking rapidly due to dust
B A short sleep or nap especially during the day
C Flirting subtly with a stranger
D Ignoring a problem forty times
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Q.194 Select the correct meaning of french leave
A A long and expensive vacation in Europe
B Absence from work or duty without permission
C Saying goodbye politely before leaving
D Quitting a job to move abroad
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Q.195 What is the meaning of the idiom full of beans
A Eating a very heavy meal
B Being very energetic lively and enthusiastic
C Telling a lot of lies
D Being completely useless and incompetent
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Q.196 Choose the correct meaning of get the axe
A To literally buy a chopping tool
B To be fired from a job or have a project canceled
C To maliciously destroy someone's property
D To win a major award at work
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Q.197 Identify the meaning of the idiom gift of the gab
A A surprisingly expensive present
B The ability to speak with eloquence and fluency
C A tendency to gossip continuously
D A strange and confusing language
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Q.198 What does the idiom go to the dogs mean
A To visit an animal shelter
B To deteriorate shockingly or become ruined
C To lose a running race badly
D To adopt a feral lifestyle
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Q.199 Select the correct meaning of golden handshake
A A secret greeting among wealthy people
B A large payment made to an employee upon leaving a company
C Winning a massive lottery prize
D An agreement that is very unfair
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Q.200 What is the meaning of the idiom good samaritan
A A religious leader of a local church
B A charitable or helpful person who assists those in distress
C A wealthy person who avoids taxes
D An ancient historical traveler
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Q.201 Choose the correct meaning of green eyed monster
A A mythical creature from folklore
B Intense jealousy or envy
C A severe allergic reaction
D An overly aggressive person
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Q.202 Identify the meaning of the idiom hale and hearty
A Loudly cheering for a team
B In very good health and strong
C Eating an enormous amount of food
D A very warm and friendly greeting
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Q.203 What does the idiom hard and fast mean
A Running at a very high speed
B Strict definite and impossible to change
C A very physical and aggressive sport
D A surface that is extremely tough to break
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Q.204 Select the correct meaning of have an axe to grind
A To have a private reason for doing something or to have a grievance
B To literally sharpen a cutting tool
C To physically attack an enemy
D To work very hard on a repetitive task
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Q.205 What is the meaning of the idiom head over heels
A To fall violently and break a bone
B Deeply and utterly in love
C To do acrobatic flips
D To make an irrational financial decision
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Q.206 Choose the correct meaning of hobsons choice
A A wide variety of excellent options
B A choice of taking what is available or nothing at all
C A decision that leads to guaranteed success
D A completely random selection
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Q.207 Identify the meaning of the idiom hold water
A To be able to carry liquid without leaking
B To appear to be true sound or logical upon examination
C To drown in a deep ocean
D To suppress one's emotional tears
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Q.208 What does the idiom hornets nest mean
A A peaceful and quiet natural setting
B A highly controversial situation that provokes a strong reaction
C A physically painful bug bite
D An abandoned and ruined building
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Q.209 Select the correct meaning of hush money
A Money that is stolen quietly
B Money paid to someone to prevent them from disclosing embarrassing information
C Counterfeit currency used in secret
D Money spent on completely useless items
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Q.210 What is the meaning of the idiom in a nutshell
A Trapped in a very tiny enclosed space
B Expressed very briefly and clearly
C Eating a completely raw diet
D Being violently aggressive without reason
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