Idioms and phrases MCQs
Practice Idioms and Phrases MCQs with answers and detailed explanations. Learn the meanings, usage and interpretation of commonly used English idioms and phrases through multiple choice questions designed for SSC, Railway, Banking, UPSC, JKSSB, Police, Teaching and other competitive exams.
Question #1
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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'A bolt from the blue'.
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
It means a sudden and unexpected event or shock.
It means a sudden and unexpected event or shock.
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Question #2
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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'A bone of contention'.
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
It refers to a subject or issue over which people disagree.
It refers to a subject or issue over which people disagree.
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Question #3
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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'A dark horse'.
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
It describes someone who becomes successful unexpectedly.
It describes someone who becomes successful unexpectedly.
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Question #4
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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'A dime a dozen'.
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
It means something very common and of little value.
It means something very common and of little value.
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Question #5
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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'A fish out of water'.
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
It describes someone who is out of their usual environment.
It describes someone who is out of their usual environment.
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Question #6
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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'A hard nut to crack'.
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
It means something or someone difficult to understand or deal with.
It means something or someone difficult to understand or deal with.
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Question #7
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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'A red letter day'.
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
It denotes a special, happy, and important day.
It denotes a special, happy, and important day.
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Question #8
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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'A storm in a teacup'.
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
It means a lot of anger or worry about something unimportant.
It means a lot of anger or worry about something unimportant.
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Question #9
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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'A white elephant'.
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
It describes an expensive item that is a burden to maintain.
It describes an expensive item that is a burden to maintain.
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Question #10
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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'A wild goose chase'.
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
It refers to a hopeless and useless search.
It refers to a hopeless and useless search.
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