Idioms and Phrases MCQs with Answers and Explanations for Competitive Exams

Question #301

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Jaywalk'.

A. To cross a street illegally or carelessly

B. Walk like a jay

C. To dance

D. To walk fast

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
It means to cross a road disregarding traffic rules.

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Question #302

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Jump the gun'.

A. To race

B. To shoot

C. To leap over an object

D. To act prematurely before the proper time

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
It means to start too early.

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Question #303

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Keep body and soul together'.

A. To exercise

B. To meditate

C. To keep fit

D. To stay alive; earn just enough to survive

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
It means to barely manage to stay alive.

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Question #304

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Keep one's fingers crossed'.

A. To hope for good luck or success

B. To clap

C. To intertwine fingers

D. To stretch

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
It means to wish for a positive outcome.

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Question #305

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Keep the wolf from the door'.

A. To guard a house

B. To lock the door

C. To have just enough money to avoid starvation

D. To keep a pet wolf

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
It means to stave off poverty.

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Question #306

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Kick up a fuss'.

A. To kick a fuss

B. To remain calm

C. To celebrate

D. To complain noisily or create a disturbance

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
It means to protest angrily.

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Question #307

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Knock on wood'.

A. To break wood

B. To knock a tree

C. To build a house

D. To superstitiously avoid bad luck after boasting

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
It is a superstitious action to ward off misfortune.

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Question #308

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Lap of luxury'.

A. A condition of great comfort and wealth

B. A race track

C. A lap dog

D. A luxury lap

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
It means living in very affluent surroundings.

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Question #309

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Learn the ropes'.

A. To tie knots

B. To become familiar with how something works

C. To learn sailing

D. To climb

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
It means to gain practical knowledge of a job.

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Question #310

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Leave in the lurch'.

A. To abandon someone in a difficult situation

B. To help someone

C. To depart in a vehicle

D. To lurch forward

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
It means to desert someone when they need help.

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Question #311

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Let bygones be bygones'.

A. To pass by

B. To hold a grudge

C. To forgive and forget past offenses

D. To remember the past

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
It means to overlook past disagreements.

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Question #312

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Let sleeping dogs lie'.

A. To walk a dog

B. To avoid stirring up old conflicts

C. To put dogs to sleep

D. To wake a dog

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
It means not to reopen settled issues.

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Question #313

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Like two peas in a pod'.

A. A pod of peas

B. Very similar in appearance or character

C. Vegetables

D. Different

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
It means two people or things that are extremely alike.

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Question #314

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Live from hand to mouth'.

A. To cook

B. To eat with hands

C. To be wealthy

D. To live with just enough to survive

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
It means having no savings or surplus.

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Question #315

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Lock, stock, and barrel'.

A. A partial amount

B. The whole of something

C. A storage

D. A gun part

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
It means the entirety.

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Question #316

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Long and short of it'.

A. A tall tale

B. The essential summary or gist

C. A length measurement

D. A short story

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
It means the most important point.

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Question #317

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Look down upon'.

A. To look from above

B. To admire

C. To search

D. To regard with contempt or disdain

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
It means to treat as inferior.

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Question #318

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Lose one's marbles'.

A. To go crazy or lose one's mind

B. To misplace balls

C. To lose a game

D. To become rich

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
It means to become irrational.

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Question #319

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Made of money'.

A. A metal object

B. Poor

C. Made of coins

D. Extremely rich

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
It means having a great deal of money.

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Question #320

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Make a beeline for'.

A. To go straight towards something quickly

B. To avoid

C. To follow a bee

D. To make honey

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
It means to hurry directly to a destination.

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