Idioms And Phrases Quiz 13 (25 MCQs) | Global MCQ Practice 🌍
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📝 Idioms And Phrases – Quiz 13
1. The Parliament _____ about the reservation for women in legislation until the next monsoon session.
A) Tabled the discussion.
B) Lay the cards on the table.
C) Held the horse.
D) Got cold feet.
2. Choose the correct idiom to complete the sentence "She's always first in line.".
A) To be always early.
B) To be always late.
C) To be last in line.
D) To be always ready.
3. Complete the sentence. I'd like to sleep on it means I'd like to _____ .
A) Take more time to decide .
B) Put it under my pillow.
C) Hide it in my bed.
D) None of above.
4. Once in a blue moon, we meet each other.
A) Very seldom indeed.
B) Sometimes.
C) Frequently.
D) None of above.
5. To chew the cud.
A) To be very annoyed.
B) To eat humble food.
C) To think deeply.
D) To start doing something new.
6. Boy, am I in a pickle-I accidentally made plans to meet with two different clients today.
A) In a difficult situation.
B) In a pleasant situation.
C) Having fun.
D) None of above.
7. What is the meaning of the idiom' albatross around your neck'?.
A) Both the given options.
B) None of these.
C) A very difficult burden that you can't get rid of.
D) A reminder of something you did that was wrong.
8. What does see red mean?.
A) Get angry.
B) Get tearful.
C) Get tired.
D) Get sleepy.
9. Choose the correct meaning of the idiom 'hit the nail on the head'.
A) To hit someone with a hammer.
B) To miss the point completely.
C) To be unsure about something.
D) To describe exactly what is causing a situation or problem.
10. Whole span of one's life is depicted by which of the following?.
A) Heart to Heaven.
B) Cradle to Grave.
C) You two Bin.
D) Milk to sheir.
11. To give currency means:.
A) To lend someone some cash.
B) To make a lot of money.
C) To give someone a hard time.
D) To spread a story around.
12. An unidentified male.
A) Stephen James.
B) John Doe.
C) Thomas Roe.
D) James How.
13. My kids have been driving me round the _____ these past few days.
A) Bend.
B) Corner.
C) Curve.
D) None of above.
14. The meaning of climax.
A) Angels rejoice.
B) Friends are happy.
C) Others are saddened.
D) Parents / or those close to you are happy.
15. The New Year signifies a chance to _____ .
A) Turn over a new leaf.
B) Act louder than words.
C) Do as the Romans do.
D) None of above.
16. Replace with suitable Phrasal verb I went to see off my friend yesterday.
A) Say good bye.
B) Say good evening.
C) Say good morning.
D) Say good night.
17. Replace with suitable Phrasal verb The doctors removed his finger.
A) Cut off.
B) Cut with.
C) Cut up.
D) Cut in.
18. Choose the meaning of the idiom "Jump the bandwagon".
A) To jump for a height.
B) To care for physical fitness.
C) To join a popular activity or trend.
D) To do an adventurous task.
19. What is the meaning of "don't cry over spilled milk"?.
A) Go to bed.
B) Don't cry over spilled milk.
C) Be extremely happy.
D) A coin for your thoughts.
20. My grandson visits me once in a _____ .
A) Black cloud.
B) White night.
C) Blue moon.
D) Red sky.
21. Replace with suitable Phrasal verb My friend helped me in my trouble.
A) Stood by.
B) Stand off.
C) Stand in.
D) Stand with.
22. _____ , humor may vary across languages due to nuances like ellipsis.
A) Lost in translation.
B) Different strokes for different folks.
C) Save face.
D) None of above.
23. The project is _____ thanks to the generous grant from your foundation.
A) Running round in circles.
B) Hit the ground running.
C) Running in the family.
D) Off to a running start.
24. To bury the hatchet.
A) To make up a quarrel.
B) To dispute over small things.
C) To destroy.
D) To repair a costly furniture.
25. "Hit below the belt" means:.
A) Act unfairly.
B) Engage in a spiteful game.
C) To attack someone emotionally.
D) To spread rumors about someone.