Idioms and Phrases MCQs with Answers and Explanations for Competitive Exams

Question #401

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Sweet tooth'.

A. A dentist

B. A candy

C. A strong liking for sweet foods

D. A toothache

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
It means a craving for sugar.

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Question #402

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Take a rain check'.

A. To go immediately

B. To postpone an invitation for a later time

C. To cancel

D. To check rain

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
It means to defer acceptance of an offer.

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Question #403

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Take someone under one's wing'.

A. To protect and mentor someone

B. To hide

C. To fly

D. To catch a bird

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
It means to look after a less experienced person.

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Question #404

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Take the bull by the horns'.

A. To wait

B. To run away

C. To ride a bull

D. To confront a difficult situation bravely

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
It means to face a problem directly.

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Question #405

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Take the law into one's own hands'.

A. To obey the law

B. To arrest someone

C. To become a lawyer

D. To seek justice illegally without authority

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
It means to punish someone oneself.

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Question #406

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Take with a pinch of salt'.

A. To cook

B. To view with skepticism, not literally

C. To believe fully

D. To eat salt

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
It means to be cautious about the truth.

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Question #407

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Talk turkey'.

A. To speak seriously and frankly

B. To gobble

C. To gossip

D. To talk about birds

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
It means to discuss business straightforwardly.

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Question #408

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'The ball is in your court'.

A. The ball is lost

B. The next move is yours

C. A tennis game

D. You lost

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
It means it is your turn to act.

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Question #409

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'The last straw'.

A. A barn

B. A drinking straw

C. The final irritation that breaks patience

D. A final straw

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
It means the final annoying thing that causes action.

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Question #410

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'The lion's share'.

A. A lion's meal

B. An equal part

C. A small share

D. The largest portion

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
It means the major part (we had 'Lion's share', I'll replace: 'The pros and cons'.)

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Question #411

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'The pros and cons'.

A. Experts and amateurs

B. The advantages and disadvantages

C. Professionals and convicts

D. A debate

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
It means the positive and negative aspects.

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Question #412

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'The writing on the wall'.

A. Graffiti

B. A clear sign of impending doom or failure

C. A good omen

D. A mural

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
It means an omen of disaster.

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Question #413

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Throw in the towel'.

A. To throw a towel

B. To give up; admit defeat

C. To box

D. To dry off

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
It means to surrender.

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Question #414

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Tie the knot'.

A. To secure

B. To separate

C. To tie a rope

D. To get married

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
It means to wed.

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Question #415

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'To and fro'.

A. To and from

B. Stop

C. Backward and forward

D. Back and forth; moving repeatedly

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
It means moving in one direction then the opposite.

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Question #416

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Tongue-in-cheek'.

A. Honest

B. Biting tongue

C. A medical condition

D. Insincere; meant as a joke

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
It means ironic or not serious.

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Question #417

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Too many cooks spoil the broth'.

A. Cooking together

B. Too many people involved ruin the project

C. A kitchen

D. A recipe

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
It means a task is harmed by too much input.

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Question #418

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Toot your own horn'.

A. To signal

B. To call for help

C. To boast about oneself

D. To play a horn

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
It means to praise one's own achievements.

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Question #419

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Turn over a new leaf'.

A. To start afresh with better behavior

B. To fall

C. To read

D. To turn a leaf

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
It means to reform and begin anew.

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Question #420

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Under a cloud'.

A. Below a cloud

B. In the sky

C. Under suspicion or in trouble

D. In the rain

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
It means being disgraced or distrusted.

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