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MCQ on Idioms and Phrases


It is known that he is a man of straw.

  • a generous man
  • a man of no substance
  • a man without means
  • a man of character
  • Correct Option: B  [ a man of no substance ]

    Remark:

Replace the underlined portion with an idiom from the list below:
They finally agreed on the business deal.

  • let the cat out of the bag
  • see eye to eye
  • to feel under the weather
  • to cut a corner
  • Correct Option: B  [ see eye to eye ]

    Remark: The phrase "See Eye to Eye" is used when you view something in the same way as others do, or that you agree with someone about something.

One should always try to keep one’s word.

  • to guard a secret
  • to be too shy to speak
  • to remember
  • to fulfill a promise
  • Correct Option: D  [ to fulfill a promise ]

    Remark:

To drink like a fish:

  • To drink little
  • To drink alone
  • To drink in company of others
  • To be a drunkard
  • Correct Option: D  [ To be a drunkard ]

    Remark:

A close shave.

  • A narrow escape from danger
  • stubble
  • Very short hair
  • Hairless skin
  • Correct Option: A  [ A narrow escape from danger ]

    Remark:

It is bad to try to fish in troubled waters.

  • fish in hot weather.
  • catch fish in disturbed waters.
  • make a profit out of a disturbance.
  • go for fishing and cause trouble.
  • Correct Option: C  [ make a profit out of a disturbance. ]

    Remark:

To be fair and square

  • worthy
  • honest
  • successful
  • obedient
  • Correct Option: B  [ honest ]

    Remark:

He was out of spirits for a few days after his defeat.

  • gloomy
  • sober
  • lifeless
  • uninvolved
  • Correct Option: A  [ gloomy ]

    Remark:

The police fired at random at the violent crowd and several person lost their lives.

  • pointedly
  • aimlessly
  • willingly
  • intentionally
  • Correct Option: B  [ aimlessly ]

    Remark:

He puts us in a He puts us in a real fix when he did not turn up to pick us up.

  • feel awkward
  • bad mood
  • made us feel bad
  • difficult situation
  • Correct Option: D  [ difficult situation ]

    Remark:

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