Idioms and Phrases MCQs with Answers and Explanations for Competitive Exams

Question #721

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Hit the jackpot'.

A. To hit a pot

B. To lose money

C. To have great success or luck

D. To gamble poorly

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
It means to win a big prize.

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Question #722

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Hit the roof'.

A. To be calm

B. To suddenly become very angry

C. To fix a roof

D. To climb onto the roof

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Correct Answer: Option B

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

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Question #723

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Hold the fort'.

A. To take charge temporarily

B. To build a fort

C. To surrender

D. To abandon

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
It means to maintain things while someone is away.

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Question #724

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Hold water'.

A. To leak

B. To carry liquid

C. To drink

D. To be valid or logically sound

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
It means to stand up to scrutiny.

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Question #725

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Hole and corner'.

A. Open and public

B. Visible

C. A corner hole

D. Secretive; underhand

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
It means done secretly or furtively.

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Question #726

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Home truth'.

A. An unpleasant fact about oneself

B. A comfortable truth

C. A lie

D. A domestic fact

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
It means a painful but true comment.

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Question #727

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Hope against hope'.

A. To hope without any basis

B. To be certain

C. To stop hoping

D. To hope reasonably

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
It means to cling to a very unlikely hope.

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Question #728

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Horns of a dilemma'.

A. A bull's horns

B. A musical dilemma

C. An easy choice

D. Between two equally difficult choices

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
It means facing a tough decision.

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Question #729

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Horse of a different color'.

A. An animal

B. A painted horse

C. A completely separate matter

D. The same issue

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
It means an entirely different situation.

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Question #730

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Hot under the collar'.

A. Angry or embarrassed

B. Warm clothing

C. Fashionable

D. Cool and calm

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
It means being visibly irritated.

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Question #731

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Huff and puff'.

A. To breathe quietly

B. To sleep

C. To be relaxed

D. To show annoyance or struggle

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
It means to act angrily or exert heavily.

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Question #732

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Hush money'.

A. Money for silence

B. A bribe to keep someone quiet

C. A salary

D. A donation

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
It means payment to prevent a secret from being revealed.

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Question #733

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'In a tight corner'.

A. In a corner

B. In a spacious room

C. In a very difficult situation

D. At ease

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
It means trapped in a hard spot.

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Question #734

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'In black and white'.

A. Verbally

B. In colour

C. In writing; officially recorded

D. In secret

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
It means documented formally.

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Question #735

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'In broad daylight'.

A. Openly; during the day when visible

B. In shadow

C. At night

D. In twilight

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
It means publicly without concealment.

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Question #736

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'In deep water'.

A. Relaxed

B. Swimming

C. Shallow water

D. In serious trouble

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
It means being in a critical or dangerous situation.

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Question #737

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'In high spirits'.

A. Drunk

B. Very happy and cheerful

C. Depressed

D. Angry

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
It means being in a joyful mood.

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Question #738

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'A penny saved is a penny earned'.

A. Spend all you save

B. Saving money is as good as earning it

C. Pennies are worthless

D. Only earn, don't save

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
It means saving your money is just as valuable as earning more.

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Question #739

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'A stitch in time saves nine'.

A. Procrastination helps

B. Sewing is important

C. Timely action prevents bigger problems

D. Nine stitches are better

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
It means dealing with a problem early stops it from worsening.

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Question #740

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'A watched pot never boils'.

A. Pots don't boil

B. Time feels longer when you are waiting

C. Fire is needed

D. Water never boils

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
It means constantly checking something makes the wait seem endless.

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