Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Bread and butter'. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Question

Share Report Error

Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Bread and butter'.

A. A breakfast dish

B. A sandwich

C. A person's livelihood or main income

D. A luxury item

Answer: Option C

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

It refers to the means of earning a living.

This question belongs to: English Idioms and phrases

Request complete Subject PDF

Discuss this Question (0)

No comments yet. Be the first to start the discussion!

Practice More Idioms and phrases Questions

Question #1

Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Kick up a fuss'.

A. To kick a fuss

B. To celebrate

C. To complain noisily or create a disturbance

D. To remain calm

View Answer & Solution Discuss

Get Complete Subject PDF for English

Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
It means to protest angrily.

This question belongs to: English Idioms and phrases

Question #2

Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Feel the pinch'.

A. To experience financial difficulty

B. To enjoy luxury

C. To be pinched

D. To feel pain

View Answer & Solution Discuss

Get Complete Subject PDF for English

Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
It means to suffer from lack of money.

This question belongs to: English Idioms and phrases

Question #3

Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'A long shot'.

A. An attempt unlikely to succeed

B. A rifle shot

C. A distant photograph

D. A sure success

View Answer & Solution Discuss

Get Complete Subject PDF for English

Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
It means something with little chance of happening.

This question belongs to: English Idioms and phrases

Explore All Idioms and phrases MCQs