Idioms MCQs with Answers

Past Paper MCQ

To carry the day means _?

• A.To fail
• B.To succeed
• C.To postpone
• D.To celebrate

Past Paper MCQ

To play into another's hand is to put oneself under another's _?

• A.Care
• B.Control
• C.Command
• D.Custody

Past Paper MCQ

What does the idiom tooth and nail mean?

• A.To speak harshly
• B.To eat voraciously
• C.To use tools effectively
• D.To fight or struggle with great determination

What does the idiom 'Don't put all your eggs in one basket' advise?

• A.To invest all your money in one venture
• B.To focus all your energy on a single goal
• C.To keep all your belongings in one safe place
• D.To distribute your resources or efforts among various places

Brevity is the _ of wit.

• A.Core
• B.Heart
• C.Essence
• D.Soul

What does the idiom 'beat around the bush' mean?

• A.To physically hit a bush
• B.To avoid coming to the point
• C.To engage in gardening
• D.To hurry through a task

What does the idiom 'on hand' mean when referring to resources or assistance?

• A.To be unavailable
• B.To be available or within reach
• C.To be in the future
• D.To be out of stock

What does the idiom 'to spill the beans' mean?

• A.To drop food accidentally
• B.To make a mess
• C.To cook a meal
• D.To reveal a secret

What does the idiom 'have cold feet' mean?

• A.Feel afraid
• B.Feel cold
• C.Feel excited
• D.Feel angry

“A wet blanket” means

• A.A person who is always cheerful
• B.A dull or depressing person who spoils other people’s enjoyment
• C.A person who loves rainy weather
• D.A person who is physically weak