English Idioms Quiz-2

Question 1:

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

I’m sorry I can’t come into work today. I’m feeling under the weather.

that weather is good

it seems as it will rain

to feel as if under suspicion

to not feel well

Question 2:

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

They tried to cut corners when installing the pipes for the house and now we have leaks only one month after purchasing it!

to reduce the mass of material used

to be economical

to be wasteful

to do something badly or cheaply

Question 3:

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

We missed our flight to Paris because the connecting flight was late and to add insult to injury they made us pay for a new ticket as if it was our fault!

to be compensated

to make a situation worse

to be reprimanded

to be praised

Question 4:

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

I can’t wait to see you performing on stage tonight! break a leg!

good luck (often said to actors before they go on stage)

bad luck (often said to enemies before they go for some good work)

to fight bravely

to sing well

Question 5:

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

Jane is just never on time to work, it’s really annoying. O wow, speak of the devil here she comes…

the person you’re talking about actually turns out to be angry

the person you’re talking about actually turns out to be happy

the person you’re just talking about actually turns up at that moment

the person you’re talking about actually turns out to be celebrating

Question 6:

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

Tale of the tape

a concocted story

a false comparison made between the two parties

a story that has become a tale

to compare things especially in the sports

Question 7:

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

The Mountie always gets his man

the Canadian police have caught their criminals

the mountaineer has reached its destination

the athlete has won the challenge

the person has got its target completed

Question 8:

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

Throw someone under the bus

to make someone meet with the accident

to bring someone under trouble

to push someone before a moving vehicle

to make someone fell ill

Question 9:

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

Till the pips squeak

to try till someone is done with all the available resources

to remain silent

to do something to the limit

to run till someone reach the end of the road

Question 10:

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

Time is on my side

to have lots of time to do a task

to have lots of opportunities to grab

to move in the wrong direction of wasting time

to have luxury of not to worry about how much time things will take

Question 11:

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

To err is human, to forgive divine

the one who has made mistakes is a human and the one who forgives is God

someone (human) has done something wrong and should be forgiven

human always make mistakes and thus, should never be forgiven

error made by any human can always be forgiven by the God only

Question 12:

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

Tongue in cheek

to not to take someone seriously

to take someone seriously

to say something wrong and then try to take the words back

to try to neglect someone

Question 13:

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

Too many chiefs and not enough Indians

too many foreigners but not too many Indians

too many resources that have gone wasted

too many citizen in a single country

too many managers but not enough workers to work efficiently

Question 14:

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

Top notch

top approach

to list something or someone at the top in the priority list

of the highest quality or standard

at par

Question 15:

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

Turn the corner

to do the impossible thing

to come out of the bad run by ceasing to make further losses

to come out of the bad situation

to come out of the bad company

Question 16:

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

Turn up like a bad penny

to go bad with the good people

to turn up to be a rival against everyone

to change oneself by changing their character

to go somewhere where they are not wanted

Question 17:

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

Twist someone’s arm

to break/fracture someone’s arm

to put pressure on someone

to make someone confuse

to make someone irritated

Question 18:

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

Two left feet

a crippled person

a good choreographer

the one who can’t walk

the one whom can’t dance

Question 19:

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

Two sides of the same coin

much difference between two things

no difference between the two things

two characteristics in the same person

a confused personality

Question 20:

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

Two-faced

double-faced

two beautiful aspects in the same thing

to face two challenges at the same time

to say one thing on your face and another when you’re not there

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