Idioms and Phrases MCQs with Answers and Explanations for Competitive Exams

Question #101

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Green thumb'.

A. A colour

B. A talent for gardening

C. A thumb injury

D. A green finger

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
It means being very good at growing plants.

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Question #102

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Hail Mary'.

A. A festive occasion

B. To greet Mary

C. A prayer

D. A desperate last-ditch effort

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
It refers to a final attempt when all else has failed.

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Question #103

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Hand to mouth'.

A. Cooking skill

B. Having barely enough to survive

C. Eating with hands

D. Wealthy lifestyle

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
It means living with just the minimum necessities.

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Question #104

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Hard and fast'.

A. Tough

B. Strict and inflexible

C. Solid and quick

D. Soft and slow

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
It describes rules that are fixed and cannot be changed.

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Question #105

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Have a bone to pick'.

A. To eat meat

B. To choose a bone

C. To feed a dog

D. To have a grievance or complaint

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
It means you have an issue to discuss with someone.

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Question #106

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Head over heels'.

A. Falling down

B. Confused

C. Deeply in love

D. Standing on head

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
It means to be completely in love.

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Question #107

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Hear it on the grapevine'.

A. To hear rumours or gossip

B. To listen to vines

C. To make wine

D. Official news

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
It means to get information through informal channels.

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Question #108

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Hit the nail on the head'.

A. To miss the nail

B. To hammer poorly

C. To be exactly right about something

D. To hit one's finger

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
It means to describe a situation perfectly accurately.

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Question #109

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Hit the sack'.

A. To exercise

B. To go to bed

C. To punch a bag

D. To pack luggage

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
It means to go to sleep.

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Question #110

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Hobson's choice'.

A. A choice of taking what is available or nothing at all

B. A restaurant menu

C. A free choice

D. A variety of choices

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
It means there is no real alternative.

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Question #111

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Hold your horses'.

A. To tie up horses

B. To hurry up

C. To be patient and wait

D. To stop riding

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
It means telling someone to slow down or be calm.

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Question #112

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Hornet's nest'.

A. A difficult and controversial situation

B. A nest of bees

C. A bee hive

D. A comfortable home

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
It means a situation that causes a lot of anger or trouble.

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Question #113

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Hot potato'.

A. A warm food

B. A baked potato

C. A delicious dish

D. A controversial issue that no one wants to handle

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
It refers to a sensitive problem that is passed around.

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Question #114

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'In a pickle'.

A. In a jar

B. In vinegar

C. In a difficult or troublesome situation

D. Cooking

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
It means to be in a mess or tight spot.

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Question #115

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'In cold blood'.

A. With freezing blood

B. Deliberately and without emotion

C. Accidentally

D. In winter

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
It means doing something cruel intentionally and calmly.

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Question #116

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'In full swing'.

A. At the peak of activity

B. Playing on a swing

C. Swinging fully

D. Starting slowly

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
It means operating at maximum speed or energy.

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Question #117

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'In the nick of time'.

A. At a wrong time

B. Just in time; at the last crucial moment

C. Very late

D. In a short nick

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
It means arriving or happening exactly when needed.

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Question #118

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'In the pink of health'.

A. In very good health

B. With pink skin

C. Recovering from illness

D. Wearing pink clothes

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
It means being extremely healthy.

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Question #119

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'In the red'.

A. Angry

B. Profitable

C. In debt or losing money

D. Wearing red

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
It refers to a financial condition of owing money.

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Question #120

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'It takes two to tango'.

A. Tango is a solo

B. One person can tango

C. A dance

D. Both parties are responsible for a situation

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
It means an argument or situation involves two people.

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