English Idioms Quiz-1

Question 1:

Directions : In each of the questions given below a/an idiom/phrase is given in bold which is then followed by four options which then try to decipher its meaning. Choose the option which gives the correct meaning of the phrases

Fit of anger

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to beat someone(badly)to dead

to control the anger

to display a very bad temper, often by screaming a lot

to cover up the damage caused

Question 2:

Directions : In each of the questions given below a/an idiom/phrase is given in bold which is then followed by four options which then try to decipher its meaning. Choose the option which gives the correct meaning of the phrases

Eat crow

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to be non-vegetarian

to abuse someone

to kill someone

being proven wrong after taking a strong stand

Question 3:

Directions : In each of the questions given below a/an idiom/phrase is given in bold which is then followed by four options which then try to decipher its meaning. Choose the option which gives the correct meaning of the phrases

On a silver platter

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to be so rich

to be on the safe side

to be very lazy

to receive something without having to put in much effort

Question 4:

Directions : In each of the questions given below a/an idiom/phrase is given in bold which is then followed by four options which then try to decipher its meaning. Choose the option which gives the correct meaning of the phrases

Figure out

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to measure

to clear something up

to estimate

to make someone out of the group

Question 5:

Directions : In each of the questions given below a/an idiom/phrase is given in bold which is then followed by four options which then try to decipher its meaning. Choose the option which gives the correct meaning of the phrases

Warm-hearted

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weak and under compelled

happy and cheerful

kind and sympathetic

angry and cruel

Question 6:

Directions : In each of the questions given below a/an idiom/phrase is given in bold which is then followed by four options which then try to decipher its meaning. Choose the option which gives the correct meaning of the phrases

Backseat driver

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An event that happens infrequently.

A person who has a lot of experience.

An expert of the subject.

Anyone who offers unwanted advice.

Question 7:

Directions : In each of the questions given below a/an idiom/phrase is given in bold which is then followed by four options which then try to decipher its meaning. Choose the option which gives the correct meaning of the phrases

Lion’s share

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Share in profits of a company

The largest part of something.

The smallest part of something

A Lion’s prey

Question 8:

Directions : In each of the questions given below a/an idiom/phrase is given in bold which is then followed by four options which then try to decipher its meaning. Choose the option which gives the correct meaning of the phrases

Not a spark of decency

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No regret for a mistake

No manners

No affection towards animals

No respect towards elders

Question 9:

Directions : In each of the questions given below a/an idiom/phrase is given in bold which is then followed by four options which then try to decipher its meaning. Choose the option which gives the correct meaning of the phrases

Wild goose chase

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To search for a wild goose

To chase one’s dreams passionately

To achieve something with complete dedication.

A foolish and hopeless search for something unattainable.

Question 10:

Directions : In each of the questions given below a/an idiom/phrase is given in bold which is then followed by four options which then try to decipher its meaning. Choose the option which gives the correct meaning of the phrases

To kick the bucket

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To die

To take a bath

To lose control

To get angry

Question 11:

Directions : In each of the questions given below a/an idiom/phrase is given in bold which is then followed by four options which then try to decipher its meaning. Choose the option which gives the correct meaning of the phrases

ENSURE

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Revoke

Weaken

Undermine

Assure

Question 12:

Directions : In each of the questions given below a/an idiom/phrase is given in bold which is then followed by four options which then try to decipher its meaning. Choose the option which gives the correct meaning of the phrases

PREDICT

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Report

Recount

Foretell

Narrate

Question 13:

Directions : In each of the questions given below a/an idiom/phrase is given in bold which is then followed by four options which then try to decipher its meaning. Choose the option which gives the correct meaning of the phrases

OPPOSE

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Capitulate

Repel

Encourage

Foster

Question 14:

Directions : In each of the questions given below a/an idiom/phrase is given in bold which is then followed by four options which then try to decipher its meaning. Choose the option which gives the correct meaning of the phrases

RETAIN

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Hold

laconic

Harbor

Release

Question 15:

Directions : In each of the questions given below a/an idiom/phrase is given in bold which is then followed by four options which then try to decipher its meaning. Choose the option which gives the correct meaning of the phrases

YIELD

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Earnings

Succumb

Surrender

Resist

Question 16:

Directions : In each of the questions given below a/an idiom/phrase is given in bold which is then followed by four options which then try to decipher its meaning. Choose the option which gives the correct meaning of the phrases

I can’t afford this purse! It costs an arm and a leg.

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something that can be found rarely

something very expensive

something very cheap

something that is easily available

Question 17:

Directions : In each of the questions given below a/an idiom/phrase is given in bold which is then followed by four options which then try to decipher its meaning. Choose the option which gives the correct meaning of the phrases

His birthday was supposed to be a surprise! I can’t believe you let the cat out of the bag.

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to let the pet roam around freely

to liberate someone

to try to save someone from a disaster

to accidentally reveal a secret

Question 18:

Directions : In each of the questions given below a/an idiom/phrase is given in bold which is then followed by four options which then try to decipher its meaning. Choose the option which gives the correct meaning of the phrases

Ha! John has been promising to paint the house for five years…. Maybe when pigs fly.

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an expensive possession

when someone gets the possession of something

something that will never happen

something that will never begin

Question 19:

Directions : In each of the questions given below a/an idiom/phrase is given in bold which is then followed by four options which then try to decipher its meaning. Choose the option which gives the correct meaning of the phrases

Yeah, it’ll kill two birds with one stone. I need to sign some papers at Jenny’s school anyway so i’ll pick her up for you too.

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to perform two tasks at once

to kill two persons at once

to make double progress at one time

solve two problems at once

Question 20:

Directions : In each of the questions given below a/an idiom/phrase is given in bold which is then followed by four options which then try to decipher its meaning. Choose the option which gives the correct meaning of the phrases

I don’t really like going out to bars anymore. I only go once in a blue moon.

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an event that happens every week

an event that happens in every fifteen days/fortnight

an event that happens seldom

an event that never happens

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