Idioms and Phrases MCQs with Answers and Explanations for Competitive Exams

Question #261

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Fly in the ointment'.

A. A flytrap

B. A small flaw that spoils something pleasant

C. A healing remedy

D. An insect in lotion

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
It means a minor defect that ruins the whole.

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Question #262

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Follow in someone's footsteps'.

A. To track footprints

B. To run away

C. To walk behind

D. To do the same as someone before

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
It means to emulate a predecessor.

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Question #263

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Foot the bill'.

A. To sign a document

B. To pay the entire cost

C. To ignore a debt

D. To kick a bill

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
It means to pay for something, usually a group expense.

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Question #264

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Forty winks'.

A. A short nap

B. A long sleep

C. A wink

D. Eye exercise

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
It means a brief sleep.

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Question #265

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Free rein'.

A. No control

B. A royal horse

C. Complete freedom of action

D. A horse ride

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
It means unrestricted liberty.

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Question #266

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'From rags to riches'.

A. From poverty to wealth

B. Changing clothes

C. Selling rags

D. Wealth to poverty

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
It means a rise from extreme poverty to great wealth.

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Question #267

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Full of beans'.

A. Lively and energetic

B. A bean dish

C. Full of food

D. Sleepy

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
It means full of vitality.

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Question #268

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Get a kick out of'.

A. To dislike

B. To enjoy or derive pleasure from

C. To be kicked

D. To hurt

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
It means to find something amusing or enjoyable.

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Question #269

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Get cold feet'.

A. To wear socks

B. Frozen feet

C. To become nervous and reconsider

D. To walk in snow

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
It means to lose confidence before an important event.

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Question #270

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Get off scot-free'.

A. To be captured

B. To escape punishment completely

C. To pay a fine

D. To leave Scotland

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
It means to avoid deserved penalty.

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Question #271

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Get the ball rolling'.

A. To roll a ball

B. To play football

C. To start a process or activity

D. To stop a ball

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
It means to initiate something.

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Question #272

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Get the hang of it'.

A. To hang something

B. To lose grip

C. To give up

D. To learn how to do something

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
It means to understand or acquire a skill.

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Question #273

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Gift of the gab'.

A. Mumbling

B. A present

C. The ability to speak eloquently and persuasively

D. A speech defect

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
It means the talent for conversation.

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Question #274

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Give someone a hand'.

A. To point fingers

B. To applaud or help someone

C. To shake hands

D. To give a handshake

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
It can mean to clap or assist.

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Question #275

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Give someone the cold shoulder'.

A. To hug warmly

B. To massage a shoulder

C. To offer a coat

D. To deliberately ignore or be unfriendly

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
It means to treat someone with coldness.

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Question #276

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Go against the grain'.

A. To be contrary to one's nature

B. To cut wood

C. To farm

D. To follow the path

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
It means to oppose one's instincts.

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Question #277

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Go down the drain'.

A. To be lost or wasted

B. To flow away

C. To clean pipes

D. To save water

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
It means efforts or resources are squandered.

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Question #278

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Go on a wild goose chase'.

A. To hunt geese

B. To find a treasure

C. To pursue a futile search

D. To follow a map

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
It means a hopeless quest (similar to earlier but distinct, I'll ensure no duplicate; earlier we had 'A wild goose chase' but this phrase 'Go on a wild goose chase' is different. I'll keep it, but to avoid near-duplicate, I'll change to 'Go through fire and water'.)

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Question #279

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Go through fire and water'.

A. To take a shower

B. To swim and burn

C. To be baptized

D. To face any danger or difficulty

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
It means to undergo extreme hardships.

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Question #280

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Grasping at straws'.

A. Trying any desperate means, however futile

B. Collecting straw

C. Feeding livestock

D. Straw art

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
It means to be in such desperation that one tries anything.

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