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MCQ on Idioms and Phrases


I did not know that he was pulling my leg all the time.

  • befooling me
  • degrading me
  • defaming me
  • complimenting me
  • Correct Option: A  [ befooling me ]

    Remark:

In life, we have to take the rough with the smooth.

  • be tough in order to be successful
  • use pleasant words to make things smooth
  • accept unpleasant as well as pleasant things
  • make unpleasant things better
  • Correct Option: C  [ accept unpleasant as well as pleasant things ]

    Remark:

To wash ones dirty linen in public

  • to do some ugly work in Public
  • to insult in the presence of others
  • to discuss secret matters in public
  • to discuss private or embarrassing matters in Public, especially when quarreling.
  • Correct Option: D  [ to discuss private or embarrassing matters in Public, especially when quarreling. ]

    Remark:

She just needs forty winks in order to be able to work all night.

  • someone's help
  • to take a stroll
  • a short nap
  • a little cooperation
  • Correct Option: C  [ a short nap ]

    Remark:

He had to pay through the nose for his new computer.

  • pay very high price
  • very cheap
  • moderate rate
  • profitable rate
  • Correct Option: A  [ pay very high price ]

    Remark: through the nose: pay much more than a fair price.

Everything was at sixes and sevens.

  • Disordered
  • Lost
  • Found
  • Time
  • Correct Option: A  [ Disordered ]

    Remark:

The representatives of the two states tried to enforce a treaty which was a dead letter.

  • not well-thought out
  • no longer in force
  • no longer relevant
  • not in keeping with the changing times.
  • Correct Option: B  [ no longer in force ]

    Remark:

The idiomatic expression 'see eye to eye' means

  • agree with someone
  • to remain neutral
  • to take over (something)
  • to enjoy the best of both
  • Correct Option: A  [ agree with someone ]

    Remark:

A leader should respect the opinion of the rank and file.

  • the poor people
  • the military personnel
  • the majority
  • the common people
  • Correct Option: D  [ the common people ]

    Remark:

With the existing management the future of the company is in doldrums.

  • dull
  • bright
  • uncertain
  • secure
  • Correct Option: C  [ uncertain ]

    Remark:

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