Idioms and Phrases MCQs with Answers and Explanations for Competitive Exams

Question #341

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

A. In comfort

B. Decorating

C. Being severely reprimanded

D. On a rug

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
It means to be called before an authority for a scolding.

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Question #342

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

A. Smooth

B. On a mountain

C. On stones

D. In a state of difficulty or (of drinks) with ice

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
It means a relationship or drink is strained.

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Question #343

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'On thin ice'.

A. Skating

B. In a risky or uncertain position

C. Safe

D. On a frozen lake

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
It means in a precarious situation.

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Question #344

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Once and for all'.

A. Once only

B. Definitively; finally

C. Temporarily

D. Many times

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
It means conclusively.

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Question #345

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'One-horse town'.

A. A racing venue

B. A city

C. A town with one horse

D. A very small, insignificant town

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
It means a tiny, boring place.

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Question #346

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Open secret'.

A. A confidential document

B. An opened letter

C. Something supposedly secret but widely known

D. A completely hidden secret

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
It means a supposed secret that everyone knows.

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Question #347

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Out of hand'.

A. Delivered

B. Out of one's hand

C. Calm

D. Out of control; unruly

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
It means unmanageable.

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Question #348

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Out of sorts'.

A. Organized

B. Sorted

C. Slightly unwell or irritable

D. Happy

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
It means not in one's usual mood or health.

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Question #349

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Over and above'.

A. Overhead

B. In addition to; more than

C. Below

D. Exactly

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
It means extra or besides.

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Question #350

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Over my dead body'.

A. While I'm alive

B. Used to express strong opposition

C. After death

D. I am dead

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
It means never; only if I am forced.

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Question #351

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Paper tiger'.

A. A drawing

B. Something that appears threatening but is harmless

C. A tiger made of paper

D. A real danger

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
It means a person or thing that is outwardly strong but inwardly weak.

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Question #352

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Pass the hat around'.

A. To wear a hat

B. To pass a hat

C. To buy hats

D. To collect money for a cause

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
It means to gather contributions from a group.

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Question #353

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Pay lip service'.

A. To kiss

B. To speak clearly

C. To pay for service

D. To express support insincerely

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
It means to pretend to agree without action.

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Question #354

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Pick holes in'.

A. To drill

B. To make holes

C. To find fault with something

D. To sew

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
It means to criticize or point out flaws.

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Question #355

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Piece of cake'.

A. A difficult task

B. A slice of cake

C. A dessert

D. Something very easy to do

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
It means a very simple task.

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Question #356

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Play ducks and drakes'.

A. To waste money or behave recklessly

B. To play with ducks

C. To skip stones

D. To build a pond

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
It means to squander money.

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Question #357

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Play it by ear'.

A. To improvise and decide later

B. To play music without notes

C. To plan everything

D. To listen carefully

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
It means to act spontaneously without a fixed plan.

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Question #358

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Play truant'.

A. To be a traitor

B. To play a game

C. To work hard

D. To stay away from school without permission

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
It means to skip school.

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Question #359

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Point-blank'.

A. A miss

B. An empty target

C. A blank point

D. Directly and bluntly; at very close range

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
It means very direct or close.

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Question #360

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Poison-pen letter'.

A. A friendly note

B. An anonymous hateful letter

C. A love letter

D. A letter with poison

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
It means a malicious anonymous note.

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