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 #31
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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Blow one's own trumpet'.
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
It means to talk proudly about oneself.
It means to talk proudly about oneself.
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Question #32
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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Blue moon'.
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
It refers to an event that happens only occasionally.
It refers to an event that happens only occasionally.
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Question #33
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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Bookworm'.
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
It describes a person who reads a lot.
It describes a person who reads a lot.
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Question #34
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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Born with a silver spoon'.
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
It means being born into a rich and privileged family.
It means being born into a rich and privileged family.
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Question #35
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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Bread and butter'.
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
It refers to the means of earning a living.
It refers to the means of earning a living.
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Question #36
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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Break a leg'.
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
It is a phrase used to wish someone success before a performance.
It is a phrase used to wish someone success before a performance.
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Question #37
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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Break the ice'.
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
It means to make people feel comfortable in a social setting.
It means to make people feel comfortable in a social setting.
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Question #38
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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Bring home the bacon'.
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
It means to earn a living or be the primary breadwinner.
It means to earn a living or be the primary breadwinner.
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Question #39
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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Brownie points'.
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
It refers to imaginary credits earned for favours or good behaviour.
It refers to imaginary credits earned for favours or good behaviour.
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Question #40
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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Brush under the carpet'.
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
It means to ignore or conceal an issue.
It means to ignore or conceal an issue.
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