Idioms and phrases MCQs

English

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.

935
Total Questions

Practice Questions

Page 24 of 47
Question #461
Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'A live wire'.
A. A calm person
B. An energetic and lively person
C. A dangerous object
D. An electrical wire
Discuss
Get Complete Subject PDF for English

Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
It means someone full of energy and enthusiasm.
This question belongs to: English Idioms and phrases
Question #462
Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'A long shot'.
A. A rifle shot
B. An attempt unlikely to succeed
C. A distant photograph
D. A sure success
Discuss
Get Complete Subject PDF for English

Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
It means something with little chance of happening.
This question belongs to: English Idioms and phrases
Question #463
Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'A loose cannon'.
A. A reliable person
B. A weapon
C. A cannon not fixed
D. An unpredictable and dangerous person
Discuss
Get Complete Subject PDF for English

Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
It describes someone who acts recklessly and cannot be controlled.
This question belongs to: English Idioms and phrases
Question #464
Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'A losing battle'.
A. A battle lost
B. A war game
C. A struggle that is not likely to succeed
D. A winning fight
Discuss
Get Complete Subject PDF for English

Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
It means a continuous effort that will probably fail.
This question belongs to: English Idioms and phrases
Question #465
Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'A matter of life and death'.
A. A medical issue
B. An extremely urgent and serious situation
C. A trivial matter
D. A philosophical question
Discuss
Get Complete Subject PDF for English

Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
It means something that is critically important.
This question belongs to: English Idioms and phrases
Question #466
Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'A man of his word'.
A. A liar
B. A reliable person who keeps promises
C. A writer
D. A talkative person
Discuss
Get Complete Subject PDF for English

Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
It refers to someone trustworthy who does what they say.
This question belongs to: English Idioms and phrases
Question #467
Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'A new broom sweeps clean'.
A. New management tends to make many changes
B. A new broom is better
C. Old brooms are dirty
D. Brooms are clean
Discuss
Get Complete Subject PDF for English

Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
It means a new person in charge often gets rid of old ways.
This question belongs to: English Idioms and phrases
Question #468
Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'A nine days' wonder'.
A. A long-lasting miracle
B. A short-lived sensation
C. A week of work
D. A nine-day festival
Discuss
Get Complete Subject PDF for English

Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
It means something that attracts great attention for only a short time.
This question belongs to: English Idioms and phrases
Question #469
Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'A one-horse race'.
A. A competition with only one likely winner
B. A race with one horse
C. A small town
D. A horse show
Discuss
Get Complete Subject PDF for English

Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
It means a contest where one competitor is overwhelmingly superior.
This question belongs to: English Idioms and phrases
Question #470
Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'A pain in the neck'.
A. A massage
B. An annoying person or thing
C. A medical condition
D. A neck injury
Discuss
Get Complete Subject PDF for English

Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
It means something or someone that is very irritating.
This question belongs to: English Idioms and phrases
Question #471
Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'A penny for your thoughts'.
A. What are you thinking about?
B. Pay for thinking
C. A penny's value
D. A cheap thought
Discuss
Get Complete Subject PDF for English

Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
It is used to ask someone what they are thinking when silent.
This question belongs to: English Idioms and phrases
Question #472
Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'A pretty penny'.
A. A worthless coin
B. A large sum of money
C. A small amount
D. A beautiful coin
Discuss
Get Complete Subject PDF for English

Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
It means a considerable amount of money.
This question belongs to: English Idioms and phrases
Question #473
Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'A queer fish'.
A. A strange fish
B. A delicious dish
C. A normal person
D. An odd or eccentric person
Discuss
Get Complete Subject PDF for English

Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
It refers to a person whose behavior is unusual.
This question belongs to: English Idioms and phrases
Question #474
Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'A rolling stone gathers no moss'.
A. Keep moving
B. Moss grows on stones
C. Stones are heavy
D. A person who wanders avoids responsibilities
Discuss
Get Complete Subject PDF for English

Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
It means someone who does not settle down avoids acquiring debts or duties.
This question belongs to: English Idioms and phrases
Question #475
Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'A safe pair of hands'.
A. A goalkeeper
B. A reliable and trustworthy person
C. Hands in safety gloves
D. A dangerous person
Discuss
Get Complete Subject PDF for English

Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
It means someone who will handle a task competently.
This question belongs to: English Idioms and phrases
Question #476
Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'A shot in the dark'.
A. A gunshot at night
B. A bright flash
C. A wild guess
D. An accurate prediction
Discuss
Get Complete Subject PDF for English

Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
It means an attempt without any real knowledge.
This question belongs to: English Idioms and phrases
Question #477
Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'A shoulder to cry on'.
A. A shoulder injury
B. A place to sleep
C. A medical help
D. A person who offers sympathy
Discuss
Get Complete Subject PDF for English

Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
It means someone who listens to your problems.
This question belongs to: English Idioms and phrases
Question #478
Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'A sight for sore eyes'.
A. A painful vision
B. A blind person
C. A welcome and pleasant sight
D. An eye disease
Discuss
Get Complete Subject PDF for English

Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
It means something or someone you are very happy to see.
This question belongs to: English Idioms and phrases
Question #479
Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'A sitting duck'.
A. An easy target
B. A difficult prey
C. A hunting term
D. A duck sitting
Discuss
Get Complete Subject PDF for English

Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
It means someone or something vulnerable to attack.
This question belongs to: English Idioms and phrases
Question #480
Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'A slap on the wrist'.
A. A very mild punishment
B. A wrist injury
C. A gesture of greeting
D. A severe beating
Discuss
Get Complete Subject PDF for English

Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
It means a light or symbolic punishment.
This question belongs to: English Idioms and phrases

More English Topics

Active and Passive Voice MCQs
Adjectives MCQs
Adverbs MCQs
Articles MCQs
Conjunctions MCQs
Direct Indirect Speech MCQs
Modals MCQs
Nouns MCQs
One Word Substitution MCQs
Preposition MCQs
Pronouns MCQs
Synonyms and Antonyms MCQs
Today's Top Topics
Active and Passive Voice 1132 One Word Substitution 703 Synonyms and Antonyms 840 Idioms and phrases 935 Pronouns 2236
Explore Subjects
Geography GK 6121 Static General Knowledge 6362 Maths 5575 Economy GK 2220 English 15164
Practice Mix
Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'A queer fish'.
x86-64 is also known as:
My eyes are tired because I ___ on the computer for hours.
He stands ___ the door.
Which railway system is designed exclusively for urban mass rapid transport?