Idioms And Phrases Mcqs Practice Test

Question 1

What is the meaning of the phrase ‘cry over split milk’?

Accepted Answer

B. When you complain about a loss from the past

Question 2

‘Water under the bridge’ means:

Accepted Answer

B. Something that happened in the past and cannot now be changed

Question 3

‘Be under the scanner’ means: ____________?

Accepted Answer

D. All of Above

Question 4

Idiom “hold the ring” means:

Accepted Answer

A. Monitor a dispute without becoming involved in it

Question 5

Idiom “cook the books” means: _____________?

Accepted Answer

A. Alter facts or figures dishonestly or illegally

Question 6

There was a ‘whiff of’ consensus on the proposed constitutional amendments during talks between the government and opposition. Here ‘whiff of’ means:

Accepted Answer

B. A slight sign of something

Question 7

But with the US and UK ‘egging on’ the Israelis, instead of reining in their rabid ally, it is difficult to foresee a negotiated denouement of this dangerous conflict. Here phrase ‘egging on’ means:

Accepted Answer

B. Strongly encourage

Question 8

In their first debate, Kamala gets under Trump’s skin. Here “get under someone’s skin” means:

Accepted Answer

A. Irritate or upset someone

Question 9

Take something with a pinch of salt”, means:

Accepted Answer

A. Without wholly believing

Question 10

What is the meaning of the idiom “Spill the beans”?

Accepted Answer

B. To reveal a secret

Question 11

Be quids in, means:

Accepted Answer

A. To be making a profit

Question 12

The new TV series from the West Wing team is ready to roll. Here idiom ‘ready to roll’ means:

Accepted Answer

C. Going to start soon

Question 13

Be pushing up the daisies, means:

Accepted Answer

B. To be dead

Question 14

Follow hot on the heels of, means:

Accepted Answer

B. Happen very soon

Question 15

‘Keep a tight rein on’, means:

Accepted Answer

A. Exercise strict control over

Question 16

“Till the cows come home”, means:

Accepted Answer

B. For a very long time

Question 17

“In for a penny, in for a pound”, means:

Accepted Answer

B. Used to say: finish a project once started at any cost

Question 18

‘To put your foot in your mouth’, means:

Accepted Answer

C. Say something unnecessary andembarrassing

Question 19

‘Paint the town red’, means:

Accepted Answer

C. Go out and enjoy oneself

Question 20

“To keep your nose clean”, means:

Accepted Answer

C. Avoid getting into trouble