Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Play second fiddle'. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Question

Share Report Error

Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Play second fiddle'.

A. To play a musical instrument

B. To perform solo

C. To lead a group

D. To be subordinate or less important

Answer: Option D

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

It means to take a lesser role.

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

Share Report

Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'It never rains but it pours'.

A. When it rains, it's light

B. Problems always come all at once

C. Sunshine always

D. Rarely rains

View Answer & Solution Discuss

Get Complete Subject PDF for English

Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
It means misfortunes tend to cluster together.

This question belongs to: English Idioms and phrases

Question #2

Share Report

Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Heart of gold'.

A. A gold-coloured heart

B. A very kind and generous nature

C. A healthy heart

D. A rich person

View Answer & Solution Discuss

Get Complete Subject PDF for English

Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
It means having a genuinely good character.

This question belongs to: English Idioms and phrases

Question #3

Share Report

Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'By fair means or foul'.

A. By cheating only

B. By justice

C. Using any method, whether honest or not

D. Only fair means

View Answer & Solution Discuss

Get Complete Subject PDF for English

Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
It means achieving something by any possible method.

This question belongs to: English Idioms and phrases

Explore All Idioms and phrases MCQs