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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.

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Question #461
Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'A live wire'.
A. A dangerous object
B. A calm person
C. An electrical wire
D. An energetic and lively person
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
It means someone full of energy and enthusiasm.
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Question #462
Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'A long shot'.
A. A sure success
B. A distant photograph
C. A rifle shot
D. An attempt unlikely to succeed
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
It means something with little chance of happening.
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Question #463
Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'A loose cannon'.
A. A weapon
B. A cannon not fixed
C. An unpredictable and dangerous person
D. A reliable person
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
It describes someone who acts recklessly and cannot be controlled.
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Question #464
Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'A losing battle'.
A. A war game
B. A winning fight
C. A battle lost
D. A struggle that is not likely to succeed
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
It means a continuous effort that will probably fail.
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Question #465
Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'A matter of life and death'.
A. A medical issue
B. A trivial matter
C. An extremely urgent and serious situation
D. A philosophical question
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
It means something that is critically important.
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Question #466
Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'A man of his word'.
A. A talkative person
B. A liar
C. A writer
D. A reliable person who keeps promises
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
It refers to someone trustworthy who does what they say.
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Question #467
Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'A new broom sweeps clean'.
A. Old brooms are dirty
B. New management tends to make many changes
C. A new broom is better
D. Brooms are clean
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
It means a new person in charge often gets rid of old ways.
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Question #468
Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'A nine days' wonder'.
A. A nine-day festival
B. A week of work
C. A long-lasting miracle
D. A short-lived sensation
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
It means something that attracts great attention for only a short time.
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Question #469
Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'A one-horse race'.
A. A small town
B. A horse show
C. A competition with only one likely winner
D. A race with one horse
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
It means a contest where one competitor is overwhelmingly superior.
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Question #470
Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'A pain in the neck'.
A. A neck injury
B. An annoying person or thing
C. A massage
D. A medical condition
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
It means something or someone that is very irritating.
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Question #471
Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'A penny for your thoughts'.
A. A cheap thought
B. A penny's value
C. What are you thinking about?
D. Pay for thinking
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
It is used to ask someone what they are thinking when silent.
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Question #472
Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'A pretty penny'.
A. A worthless coin
B. A small amount
C. A beautiful coin
D. A large sum of money
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
It means a considerable amount of money.
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Question #473
Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'A queer fish'.
A. An odd or eccentric person
B. A normal person
C. A delicious dish
D. A strange fish
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
It refers to a person whose behavior is unusual.
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Question #474
Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'A rolling stone gathers no moss'.
A. Stones are heavy
B. Keep moving
C. A person who wanders avoids responsibilities
D. Moss grows on stones
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
It means someone who does not settle down avoids acquiring debts or duties.
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Question #475
Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'A safe pair of hands'.
A. A goalkeeper
B. A reliable and trustworthy person
C. Hands in safety gloves
D. A dangerous person
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
It means someone who will handle a task competently.
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Question #476
Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'A shot in the dark'.
A. A gunshot at night
B. A bright flash
C. A wild guess
D. An accurate prediction
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
It means an attempt without any real knowledge.
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Question #477
Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'A shoulder to cry on'.
A. A medical help
B. A place to sleep
C. A person who offers sympathy
D. A shoulder injury
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
It means someone who listens to your problems.
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Question #478
Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'A sight for sore eyes'.
A. A welcome and pleasant sight
B. A painful vision
C. A blind person
D. An eye disease
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
It means something or someone you are very happy to see.
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Question #479
Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'A sitting duck'.
A. A hunting term
B. A difficult prey
C. An easy target
D. A duck sitting
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
It means someone or something vulnerable to attack.
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Question #480
Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'A slap on the wrist'.
A. A very mild punishment
B. A wrist injury
C. A severe beating
D. A gesture of greeting
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
It means a light or symbolic punishment.
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