Phrases and Idioms MCQs for Competitive Examination
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given phrase/idiom.
Q. 61
To take after
(A) To remove
(B) To resemble
(C) To cheat
(D) To write down
Answer: (B) To resemble
Q. 62
Have a finger in every pie
(A) To be greedy
(B) To be meddlesome
(C) To be efficient
(D) To be quarrelsome
Answer: (B) To be meddlesome
Q. 63
To call it a day
(A) Put off work for another day
(B) The day was marvellous
(C) Decide to finish working
(D) Give the day a name
Answer: (C) Decide to finish working
Q. 64
To make up one’s mind
(A) To decide what to do
(B) To remember things clearly
(C) To remind oneself of something
(D) To think creatively
Answer: (A) To decide what to do
Q. 65
A Sacred Cow
(A) A person never to be criticised
(B) A saintly person
(C) A helpful person
(D) A very religious person
Answer: (A) A person never to be criticised
Q. 66
A wild-goose chase
(A) Run after a bird
(B) A fruitful search
(C) Long pursuit
(D) Fruitless pursuit
Answer: (D) Fruitless pursuit
Q. 67
Took to her heels
(A) Bent down
(B) Ran off
(C) Kicked-off her shoes
(D) Rubbed her heels
Answer: (B) Ran off
Q. 68
A bolt from the blue
(A) Struck by thunder
(B) A piece of bad luck
(C) A flash of lighting
(D) A complete surprise
Answer: (D) A complete surprise
Q. 69
The Alpha and Omega
(A) Beginning and end
(B) A Shakespearean play
(C) A Greek song
(D) A Swiss watch
Answer: (A) Beginning and end
Q. 70
A close-fisted person
(A) A powerful person
(B) A miser
(C) A close friend
(D) A cowardly person
Answer: (B) A miser
Q. 71
A close shave
(A) A narrow escape from danger
(B) Stubble
(C) Very short hair
(D) Hairless skin
Answer: (A) A narrow escape from danger
Q. 72
To play second fiddle
(A) To reduce the importance of one’s senior
(B) Take a subordinate role
(C) To do back seat driving
(D) To be happy, cheerful and healthy
Answer: (B) Take a subordinate role
Q. 73
Time and again
(A) Always
(B) Often
(C) Sometimes
(D) Rarely
Answer: (B) Often
Q. 74
Apple-pie order
(A) Orderly preparation of apple pie
(B) In perfect order
(C) Ordering for apple pie
(D) Arranging apples neatly
Answer: (B) In perfect order
Q. 75
A man of straw
(A) A wicked fellow
(B) A man of no substance
(C) A very active person
(D) A worthy fellow
Answer: (B) A man of no substance
Q. 76
Break the ice
(A) To start doubting
(B) To start a quarrel
(C) To start a conversation
(D) To break a friendship
Answer: (C) To start a conversation
Q. 77
Hand in glove
(A) In close relationship
(B) Non-cooperative
(C) Critical
(D) On bad terms
Answer: (A) In close relationship
Q. 78
Wear and tear
(A) A brand name
(B) Damage
(C) Lot of sorrow
(D) A warning
Answer: (B) Damage
Q. 79
From the bottom of my heart
(A) Sincerely
(B) Lowest position
(C) Totally
(D) Wholly
Answer: (A) Sincerely
Q. 80
At a loss
(A) Expert
(B) Puzzled
(C) Able
(D) Defeat
Answer: (B) Puzzled