Idioms and Phrases MCQs with Answers and Explanations for Competitive Exams

Question #821

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Draw a line in the sand'.

A. To erase

B. To draw a picture

C. To set a firm limit beyond which one will not go

D. To play in sand

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
It means to establish a clear boundary.

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Question #822

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Dress to the nines'.

A. To wear very fancy or formal clothes

B. To dress poorly

C. To dress casually

D. To wear nine items

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
It means to be dressed very elegantly.

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Question #823

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Drink like a fish'.

A. To swim

B. To drink water

C. To consume a lot of alcohol

D. To be sober

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
It means to be a heavy drinker of alcohol.

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Question #824

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Drive a wedge between'.

A. To split wood

B. To unite

C. To cause disagreement or division

D. To build

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
It means to create hostility in a relationship.

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Question #825

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Drop dead'.

A. An angry dismissal; go away

B. To fall and die

C. To be polite

D. To sleep

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
It is a rude way to tell someone to leave.

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Question #826

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Dry as a bone'.

A. A skeleton

B. Wet

C. Completely dry

D. Moist

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
It means extremely dry.

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Question #827

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Dull as ditchwater'.

A. Clean water

B. Interesting

C. Bright

D. Extremely boring

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
It means very uninteresting or monotonous.

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Question #828

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Eager beaver'.

A. An enthusiastic and hardworking person

B. A slow worker

C. A lazy animal

D. A busy beaver

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
It means someone who is very keen to work.

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Question #829

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Eat like a horse'.

A. To eat like a bird

B. To eat a lot

C. To eat grass

D. To eat very little

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
It means to have a very large appetite.

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Question #830

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Eleventh hour'.

A. The last possible moment

B. Eleven o'clock

C. Early

D. A deadline

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
It means just before it is too late.

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Question #831

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

A. A new beginning

B. A queue

C. The point where something must stop

D. A train station

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
It means the final stage or termination.

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Question #832

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Even a worm will turn'.

A. Worms are harmless

B. Even the meekest will retaliate if pushed too far

C. Worms don't turn

D. Always be meek

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
It means everyone has a limit to their patience.

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Question #833

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Every dog has its day'.

A. Everyone gets a chance of success eventually

B. Only dogs succeed

C. Dogs are lucky

D. Dogs have days

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
It means everyone will have good fortune at some point.

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Question #834

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Face like thunder'.

A. A noisy face

B. A happy face

C. An expression of extreme anger

D. A calm face

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
It means looking very angry.

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Question #835

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Fall between two stools'.

A. To fail because of not choosing one option

B. To succeed

C. To sit between stools

D. To rest

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
It means to be unsuccessful because of indecision.

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Question #836

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Fall on stony ground'.

A. To be ignored or receive a poor response

B. To land safely

C. To succeed

D. To fall on soft ground

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
It means an idea or advice is not well received.

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Question #837

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Fast track'.

A. A racing track

B. A quicker than usual route to success

C. A delay

D. A slow path

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
It means accelerated progress.

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Question #838

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Fatten up'.

A. To make someone or something fatter

B. To cook

C. To lose weight

D. To exercise

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
It means to feed up to increase size.

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Question #839

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Feast one's eyes on'.

A. To look away

B. To eat a feast

C. To look at something with great pleasure

D. To squint

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
It means to enjoy seeing something beautiful.

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Question #840

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Fight fire with fire'.

A. To surrender

B. To use the same aggressive methods as one's opponent

C. To use water on fire

D. To flee

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
It means to match an opponent's tactics.

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