Idioms And Phrases Mcqs Practice Test

Question 1

What is the nearest meaning of the phrase “bandy something around”?

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B. To discuss something casually or exchange ideas informally

Question 2

What is the nearest meaning of the phrase “hell to pay”?

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C. Severe consequences or trouble

Question 3

What is the nearest meaning of the following idiom: “Brave the elements”?

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C. Endure harsh weather conditions

Question 4

What is the nearest meaning of the following idiom: “Hold sway”?

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B. Have control or influence

Question 5

What is the nearest meaning of the following idiom: “Spring a tap”?

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C. Trick someone into doing or saying something

Question 6

Which of the following is a synonym for “square up”?

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B. Confront

Question 7

choose the correct meaning of the idiom: ” To plough the sand”.

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B. To work in vain

Question 8

‘Vent one’s spleen’ means:

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B. Express one’s anger

Question 9

What does the idiom “to bear the brunt of” mean?

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B. To take on the main force or impact of something

Question 10

What does the idiom “have an axe to grind” mean?

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C. To have a personal interest or grievance

Question 11

What does the idiom “to bury the hatchet” mean?

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B. To end a conflict and make peace

Question 12

What does the idiom ‘to call a spade a spade’ mean?

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C. To speak bluntly and truthfully

Question 13

“Give cold shoulder” means__________?

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C. To ignore

Question 14

What does mean of ‘Lotus-eater’?

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C. A person full of laziness

Question 15

What does mean by idiom ‘To kill a mockingbird’?

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A. Destroy one’s innocence

Question 16

Bring forward means?

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A. Produce

Question 17

The idiom donkey’s year means  _________?

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B. Very long period

Question 18

idiom of “Smell A Rat” ?

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B. To suspect that something is wrong

Question 19

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom: ‘A Dark Horse’.

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B. An Unexpected winner

Question 20

_______makes the mare go.

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C. Money