Idioms And Phrases Quiz 16 (25 MCQs) | Global MCQ Practice 🌍
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📝 Idioms And Phrases – Quiz 16
1. Storm in a teacup.
A) Much ado about nothing.
B) When the crayfish whistles in the swamp.
C) Like thunder in the middle of a clear sky.
D) Crocodile tears.
2. What does the idiom 'piece of cake' mean?.
A) A type of dessert made with cake.
B) A type of cake that is difficult to bake.
C) Something that is very difficult to do.
D) Something that is very easy to do.
3. The little boy looks exactly like his dad, _____ .
A) The apple doesn't fall far from the tree.
B) The father must be green with envy.
C) Knock on wood.
D) None of above.
4. The new recruits were _____ regarding the issue of salary.
A) Showing white feathers.
B) Given kickbacks.
C) Put out of the loop.
D) Having oily tongue.
5. Replace with suitable Phrasal verb The people were not allowed to enter the hall.
A) Urn up.
B) Turn away.
C) Turn out.
D) Turn off.
6. What does the phrase 'IT TOOK ME A WHILE' mean?.
A) It means that it took someone a significant amount of time to complete or understand something.
B) It means that it took someone a long time to complete or understand something.
C) It means that it took someone a short amount of time to complete or understand something.
D) It means that it took someone no time at all to complete or understand something.
7. In Kuala Lumpur, _____ as there are rampant social issues like homelessness.
A) All that glitters is not gold.
B) Wear(ing) different hats.
C) Blood is thicker than water.
D) None of above.
8. My best friend said, "Why are you feeling blue today?" What does "feeling blue" mean?.
A) You are feeling sad. .
B) You colored your hair blue.
C) You are being very silly.
D) None of above.
9. Once in a blue moon =?.
A) Rarely.
B) Usually.
C) Often.
D) Never.
10. The meaning of Ivrakam.
A) To work.
B) Being polite.
C) Being compassionate.
D) Fast forward.
11. Be in the red.
A) Cover up with shame.
B) To be in debt.
C) To poke with heels.
D) To be upset.
12. He is known today primarily for his _____ novels.
A) Cloak and dagger.
B) Class clown.
C) Kickback.
D) Bigwig.
13. "The grass is not always green on the other side" means:.
A) We should be satisfied with what we have .
B) The other side isn't getting any sun.
C) We should not try to go to the other side.
D) None of above.
14. It's always good to know that, come what may, your job is safe.
A) Whatever happens .
B) Irritate or bother me.
C) I'll find a way to get what I want.
D) None of above.
15. To put something in the nut shell means.
A) To give detailed explanation.
B) To describe something in a few words.
16. Someone clams up when they _____ .
A) Stop Talking.
B) Fall sick.
C) Get into a fight.
D) Become acquaintances.
17. I won't have _____ to my work email while I'm away.
A) Access.
B) Means.
C) Obtain.
D) None of above.
18. Work one's fingers to _____ bone.
A) The.
B) A.
C) -.
D) None of above.
19. Choose the correct meaning of the Idiom "Open Pandora's Box".
A) To find a source of great troubles and problems.
B) To open a mystery box.
C) To find solution to a great problem or trouble.
D) To open something without others knowledge.
20. What is the meaning of "to go bananas"?.
A) Go mad.
B) As usual.
C) Go to bed.
D) I am alive.
21. 'Every cloud has a silver lining' means that we should be _____ .
A) Realistic.
B) Optimistic.
C) Cautious.
D) Well-prepared.
22. Choose the meaning of the idiom "Give cold shoulder".
A) To participate.
B) To represent.
C) Too tired to respond.
D) To ignore.
23. 3) It is not proper to know about a piece of information and criticize it.
A) Half way down.
B) As a hole.
C) You are not perfect.
D) Lips.
24. Many private companies _____ the government gave many concessions to those companies.
A) Because of the instant.
B) Because of the pouring.
C) Because he gave his hand.
D) Because of the construction of Manakottai.
25. WHAT ARE IDIOMS?.
A) Phrases that don't mean what they literally say, they have a special meaning.
B) Languages.
C) Surprising idioms facts.
D) English phrases.