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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 #541
Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Bring to heel'.
A. To fix a shoe
B. To force obedience
C. To release
D. To walk a dog
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
It means to make someone submit or obey.
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Question #542
Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Bring to light'.
A. To reveal or disclose
B. To illuminate
C. To hide something
D. To carry a lamp
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
It means to make something secret known publicly.
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Question #543
Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Broken reed'.
A. A musical instrument
B. An unreliable support or person
C. A broken plant
D. A strong pillar
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
It means someone or something that fails when relied on.
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Question #544
Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Brown study'.
A. A state of deep thought
B. A study room
C. A brown painting
D. A light conversation
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
It means being absorbed in serious contemplation.
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Question #545
Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Buckle down'.
A. To fasten a belt
B. To give up
C. To start working seriously and hard
D. To relax
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
It means to apply oneself diligently.
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Question #546
Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Build castles in the air'.
A. To construct a castle
B. To work hard
C. To daydream or make unrealistic plans
D. To be realistic
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
It means to have impossible hopes.
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Question #547
Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Bundle of nerves'.
A. A nervous system
B. Someone extremely nervous or anxious
C. A calm person
D. A group of nerves
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
It describes a very worried person.
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Question #548
Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Burn bridges'.
A. To build a bridge
B. To cut off all means of retreat or reconciliation
C. To set fire to a bridge
D. To cross safely
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
It means to destroy relationships irreversibly.
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Question #549
Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Burn the candle at both ends'.
A. To overwork oneself by doing too much
B. To save energy
C. To light a candle
D. To rest
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
It means to exhaust oneself with too much work or late nights.
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Question #550
Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Business as usual'.
A. Normal operations despite difficulties
B. A new business
C. An unusual day
D. A closed shop
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
It means things continue normally.
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Question #551
Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Butter up'.
A. To insult
B. To flatter someone excessively
C. To spread butter
D. To cook
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
It means to praise someone insincerely for personal gain.
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Question #552
Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'By and large'.
A. In detail
B. Small and big
C. On the whole; generally
D. Rarely
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
It means taking everything into consideration.
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Question #553
Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'By fair means or foul'.
A. Using any method, whether honest or not
B. By cheating only
C. Only fair means
D. By justice
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
It means achieving something by any possible method.
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Question #554
Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Call it quits'.
A. To stop an activity or relationship
B. To start anew
C. To quit a job
D. To continue working
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
It means to decide to end something.
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Question #555
Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Calm before the storm'.
A. A permanent peace
B. A stormy calm
C. A quiet period before chaos
D. A peaceful resolution
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
It means a peaceful time before difficulty.
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Question #556
Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Can of worms'.
A. A simple task
B. A fishing bait
C. A complicated and messy problem
D. A can containing worms
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
It means a situation that causes many troubles.
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Question #557
Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Cap in hand'.
A. Wearing a cap
B. Arrogantly demanding
C. Humbly asking for a favour
D. Holding a cap
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
It means to beg or request respectfully.
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Question #558
Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Carrot and stick'.
A. A combination of reward and punishment
B. Vegetables and tools
C. Only punishment
D. Only reward
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
It means using incentives and threats together.
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Question #559
Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Carry the can'.
A. To carry a container
B. To accept the blame or responsibility
C. To avoid blame
D. To recycle
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
It means to take responsibility for a mistake.
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Question #560
Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Cast aspersions'.
A. To criticize or slander someone
B. To praise highly
C. To cast a net
D. To throw spells
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
It means to make harsh remarks about someone's character.
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