Idioms MCQs with Answers

Idiom: Bite off more than one can chew means ?

• A.To take a small bite
• B.To take more than one can deal with
• C.To eat very quickly
• D.To refuse food

What does the proverb 'What is sauce for the goose is sauce for the gander' mean?

• A.The rich and poor should be treated equally
• B.What is good for one is good for another
• C.Cooking sauce should be used for both goose and gander
• D.Men and women should have different rules

What does the idiom 'head and tail' mean?

• A.From beginning to end
• B.Completely opposite
• C.This side or that side
• D.In a confused manner

People’s consciousness and co-operation for and care about health can go a long way towards eliminating pollution. The Synonym of 'Can go a long way' is?

• A.Can be very useful and effective in the long run
• B.Can travel a long distance
• C.Can be delayed for a long time
• D.Can be ignored for a long period

What does the idiom 'be green with envy' mean?

• A.Be happy
• B.Be jealous
• C.Be sick
• D.Be unhappy

What does the idiom 'make hay while the sun shines' suggest one should do?

• A.Work only in good weather
• B.Take advantage of favorable conditions
• C.Save money for a rainy day
• D.Avoid taking risks

Past Paper MCQ

Weal and woe means what?

• A.Health and sickness
• B.Joys and sorrows
• C.Rich and poor
• D.Peace and war

What does the idiom 'blow it' mean?

• A.To succeed easily
• B.To miss an opportunity
• C.To start a new project
• D.To speak loudly

"Feel good" means to _?

• A.Lose interest
• B.Feel physically ill
• C.Become angry
• D.Become happy or confident

Idiom "Fall between two stools" means _?

• A.To succeed in both options
• B.To come between two alternatives, and so fail to fulfill either of them
• C.To choose the better of two options
• D.To fall from a height