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.
Question #21
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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Bark up the wrong tree'.
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
It means to wrongly accuse someone or follow a false lead.
It means to wrongly accuse someone or follow a false lead.
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Question #22
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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Beat around the bush'.
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
It means to speak indirectly without getting to the point.
It means to speak indirectly without getting to the point.
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Question #23
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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Bed of roses'.
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
It means a life or situation that is pleasant and trouble-free.
It means a life or situation that is pleasant and trouble-free.
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Question #24
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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Bee in one's bonnet'.
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
It describes a person who is constantly preoccupied with one idea.
It describes a person who is constantly preoccupied with one idea.
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Question #25
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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Bell the cat'.
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
It means to undertake a dangerous task for the common good.
It means to undertake a dangerous task for the common good.
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Question #26
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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Best of both worlds'.
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
It means enjoying the benefits of two different situations at once.
It means enjoying the benefits of two different situations at once.
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Question #27
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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Bite the bullet'.
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
It means to face a difficult or unpleasant situation with courage.
It means to face a difficult or unpleasant situation with courage.
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Question #28
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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Bitter pill to swallow'.
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
It refers to a hard-to-accept disappointment or humiliation.
It refers to a hard-to-accept disappointment or humiliation.
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Question #29
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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Black sheep'.
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
It describes a family member who is considered a disgrace.
It describes a family member who is considered a disgrace.
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Question #30
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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Blessing in disguise'.
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
It means something that seems bad at first but turns out to be good.
It means something that seems bad at first but turns out to be good.
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