Idioms and Phrases MCQs with Answers and Explanations for Competitive Exams

Question #321

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Make a clean sweep'.

A. To sweep the floor

B. To miss a spot

C. To clean a window

D. To get rid of everything old and start fresh

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
It means a thorough and complete change.

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Question #322

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Make no bones about'.

A. To speak frankly and without hesitation

B. To complain

C. To cook

D. To avoid meat

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
It means to state something openly.

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Question #323

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Man of parts'.

A. A person of many abilities

B. A broken person

C. A single-skilled person

D. A partial man

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
It means a multi-talented individual.

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Question #324

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Meet someone halfway'.

A. To greet

B. To travel half the distance

C. To avoid

D. To compromise with someone

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
It means to make mutual concessions.

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Question #325

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Mend fences'.

A. To build a wall

B. To repair a fence

C. To repair a damaged relationship

D. To farm

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
It means to reconcile after a dispute.

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Question #326

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Midas touch'.

A. The ability to make money easily

B. A golden touch

C. A poor skill

D. A Midas king

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
It means being successful in any money-making venture.

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Question #327

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Mind one's P's and Q's'.

A. To count

B. To write letters

C. To be careful about one's behavior and language

D. To spell

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
It means to be on best behaviour.

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Question #328

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Monkey business'.

A. A monkey's job

B. Mischievous or dishonest activities

C. A zoo

D. A trading business

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
It means silly or deceitful behaviour.

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Question #329

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Moot point'.

A. A point of argument

B. A mute point

C. A sharp point

D. A debatable question with no practical value

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
It means a topic open to debate but irrelevant.

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Question #330

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Move heaven and earth'.

A. To do everything possible to achieve something

B. To pray

C. To shift planets

D. To travel

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
It means to try extremely hard.

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Question #331

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Neck and crop'.

A. Farm produce

B. Completely; entirely

C. A neck and a crop

D. Partly

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
It means thoroughly or wholly.

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Question #332

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Needle in a haystack'.

A. A sewing kit

B. Something extremely difficult to find

C. A sharp hay

D. A barn

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
It refers to a very hard-to-find item.

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Question #333

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Neither here nor there'.

A. Both places

B. Irrelevant to the matter at hand

C. In the middle

D. Important

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
It means not pertinent.

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Question #334

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Nose around'.

A. To blow nose

B. To clean

C. To pry or snoop into others' affairs

D. To smell

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
It means to investigate secretly.

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Question #335

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Not playing with a full deck'.

A. Slightly crazy or unintelligent

B. Playing a game

C. Very intelligent

D. Missing cards

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
It is a euphemism for being mentally deficient.

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Question #336

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Odds and ends'.

A. Even numbers

B. Large pieces

C. A complete set

D. Miscellaneous items or remnants

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
It means various small things.

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Question #337

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Off and on'.

A. Continuously

B. Always

C. Occasionally; intermittently

D. Switched off

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
It means happening at intervals.

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Question #338

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Old head on young shoulders'.

A. A young person with an old head

B. A head injury

C. An old person

D. A young person who is wise and mature beyond years

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
It means youthful maturity.

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Question #339

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'On the bandwagon'.

A. A music band

B. On a wagon

C. Joining a popular trend or activity

D. Staying alone

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
It means to follow a fashion.

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Question #340

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'On the cards'.

A. A card game

B. Likely to happen

C. Impossible

D. Playing cards

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
It means something is probable.

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