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Idioms and phrases MCQs

Practice Idioms and Phrases MCQs with answers and detailed explanations. Learn the meanings, usage and interpretation of commonly used English idioms and phrases through multiple choice questions designed for SSC, Railway, Banking, UPSC, JKSSB, Police, Teaching and other competitive exams.

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Question #441
Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'A cat and dog life'.
A. A life full of quarrels
B. A life with pets
C. A playful life
D. A peaceful life
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
It describes a life marked by constant arguing or fighting.
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Question #442
Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'A close call'.
A. A near miss
B. A narrow escape
C. An intimate conversation
D. A telephone call
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
It means a situation where something bad almost happened.
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Question #443
Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'A cock and bull story'.
A. A story about animals
B. An implausible or exaggerated tale
C. A short story
D. A true story
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
It refers to a fabricated or unbelievable story.
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Question #444
Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'A cold fish'.
A. A fresh catch
B. An unfriendly or unemotional person
C. A frozen fish
D. A shy person
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
It describes someone who lacks warmth or emotion.
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Question #445
Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'A cut above'.
A. A cut on the body
B. A lower standard
C. Superior to others
D. A sharp object
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
It means someone or something of a higher quality.
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Question #446
Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'A damp squib'.
A. A wet firework
B. A successful event
C. A rainy day
D. Something that fails to meet expectations
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
It means an event that is disappointing and less exciting than anticipated.
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Question #447
Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'A dead duck'.
A. A hopeless failure
B. A dead bird
C. A sick person
D. A cooked meal
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
It refers to something or someone that is doomed or has no chance of success.
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Question #448
Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'A dog's life'.
A. A dog's day
B. A luxurious life
C. A pet's life
D. A miserable and unhappy life
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
It means a life full of hardship and misery.
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Question #449
Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'A fair crack of the whip'.
A. A whipping
B. A fair chance or opportunity
C. A punishment
D. A cracking sound
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
It means a reasonable opportunity to succeed.
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Question #450
Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'A fly on the wall'.
A. A pest
B. An insect
C. An unseen observer
D. A decoration
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
It means to be able to watch a situation secretly without being noticed.
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Question #451
Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'A fool's paradise'.
A. An intelligent plan
B. A true heaven
C. A state of happiness based on false hopes
D. A paradise for fools
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
It means being happy because you ignore reality.
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Question #452
Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'A foregone conclusion'.
A. A new conclusion
B. A conclusion that is forgotten
C. A false statement
D. A result that is certain before it happens
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
It means an outcome that is obvious from the start.
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Question #453
Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'A golden handshake'.
A. A handshake
B. A large payment given on leaving a job
C. A gold ring
D. A greeting
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
It refers to a generous severance package.
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Question #454
Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'A hair's breadth'.
A. A very small distance or margin
B. A haircut
C. A hair's width
D. A thick measurement
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
It means an extremely narrow gap.
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Question #455
Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'A house of cards'.
A. A fragile plan or structure
B. A strong building
C. A card game
D. A deck of cards
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
It means a scheme that is easily destroyed.
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Question #456
Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'A lame duck'.
A. A duck that cannot walk
B. A fast runner
C. An ineffectual person or organization nearing end of power
D. A healthy animal
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
It refers to a person or entity that is weak and soon to be replaced.
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Question #457
Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'A leap in the dark'.
A. A safe move
B. A risky step whose outcome is unknown
C. A jump at night
D. A dance
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
It means taking a chance without knowing the consequences.
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Question #458
Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'A leopard cannot change its spots'.
A. Leopards are beautiful
B. Animals are adaptable
C. One cannot change one's innate nature
D. Spots can be changed
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
It means a person cannot change their fundamental character.
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Question #459
Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'A level playing field'.
A. A bumpy field
B. A situation where everyone has equal chances
C. A playground
D. A flat sports ground
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
It means fair competition without advantage.
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Question #460
Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'A little bird told me'.
A. I heard it from a secret source
B. I read it
C. A pet bird
D. A bird whispered
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
It is used to say you know something but won't reveal the source.
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