Idioms and Phrases MCQs with Answers and Explanations for Competitive Exams

Question #521

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

A. Central issue

B. Next to a point

C. Irrelevant

D. Very important

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
It means not related to the main topic.

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Question #522

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Better late than never'.

A. Never do it

B. Time doesn't matter

C. Always be late

D. It is better to do something late than not do it at all

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
It means completing a task belatedly is preferable to ignoring it.

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Question #523

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Between a rock and a hard place'.

A. On a mountain

B. A rocky place

C. In a dilemma with two difficult choices

D. In a comfortable position

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
It means being caught between two unpleasant options.

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Question #524

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Between the devil and the deep blue sea'.

A. Between two equally dangerous alternatives

B. A sea devil

C. In paradise

D. On a beach

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
It means faced with two unfavourable choices.

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Question #525

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Beyond a shadow of a doubt'.

A. With absolute certainty

B. In the dark

C. A doubtful shadow

D. Uncertain

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
It means completely certain; without any doubt.

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Question #526

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Beyond one's means'.

A. More than one can afford

B. A financial means

C. Within budget

D. Rich

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
It means spending more money than one has.

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Question #527

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Big fish in a small pond'.

A. An important person in a limited sphere

B. A fisherman

C. A small fish in a big pond

D. A large fish

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
It means someone who has influence only in a small group.

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Question #528

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Bitter end'.

A. The beginning

B. A bitter taste

C. Sweet ending

D. The very end, however difficult

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
It means continuing to the very last, no matter what.

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Question #529

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Black and blue'.

A. Healthy

B. Painted

C. Covered with bruises

D. Colour combination

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
It means badly bruised, often physically or emotionally.

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Question #530

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Black market'.

A. Illegal trade of goods

B. A dark market

C. A charity

D. A legal shop

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
It means the illegal buying and selling of goods.

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Question #531

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Blaze a trail'.

A. To pioneer or set an example

B. To light a fire

C. To get lost

D. To follow a path

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
It means to be the first to do something new.

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Question #532

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Blow a fuse'.

A. To start an engine

B. To suddenly become very angry

C. To light a fuse

D. To fix electricity

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
It means to lose one's temper violently.

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Question #533

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Blow the whistle'.

A. To play music

B. To report wrongdoing or misconduct

C. To keep quiet

D. To blow a whistle

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
It means to expose illegal or unethical activity.

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Question #534

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Blue blood'.

A. Blood that is blue

B. A disease

C. Aristocratic or noble lineage

D. Common ancestry

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
It means belonging to a royal or noble family.

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Question #535

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Boil down to'.

A. To expand

B. To be summarized as the essential point

C. To cook

D. To evaporate

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
It means the main or most important aspect is.

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Question #536

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Bottom line'.

A. A minor detail

B. A line at the bottom

C. The final result or most important fact

D. A page number

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
It means the ultimate conclusion or profit margin.

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Question #537

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Break even'.

A. To break something even

B. To make a profit

C. To lose heavily

D. To neither gain nor lose money

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
It means to have expenses equal to income.

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Question #538

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Break the back of'.

A. To complete the most difficult part of a task

B. To start slowly

C. To injure one's back

D. To surrender

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
It means to overcome the hardest aspect of something.

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Question #539

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Breathe down someone's neck'.

A. To blow air on a neck

B. To give a massage

C. To watch someone closely and oppressively

D. To ignore

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
It means to monitor someone annoyingly.

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Question #540

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Bright and early'.

A. Very early in the morning

B. Sunny but late

C. At night

D. Dull afternoon

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
It means getting up or starting very early.

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