Idioms MCQs with Answers

What does the idiom 'to take exception to' mean?

• A.To take offense at
• B.To take a break from
• C.To take advantage of
• D.To take note of

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What does the phrase 'at arm's length' mean?

• A.In a friendly manner
• B.At a distance
• C.Very closely
• D.With difficulty

What does the idiom 'out of one's way' mean?

• A.To travel a long distance
• B.To make a special effort to do something
• C.To avoid someone
• D.To get lost

As you sow, so shall you ?

• A.Sow
• B.Reap
• C.Grow
• D.Harvest

What does the idiom 'keep tabs on' mean?

• A.To ignore someone completely
• B.To monitor or regularly check on something or someone
• C.To keep a record of expenses
• D.To maintain a close friendship

What does the idiom 'Out of the question' mean?

• A.Debatable
• B.Under consideration
• C.Not possible
• D.Likely to happen

What does the idiom 'make allowances for something' mean?

• A.To take into consideration
• B.To ignore something
• C.To make excuses
• D.To postpone something

After the death of his mother, it took him a while to pull himself together. Here 'pull himself together' means?

• A.To gather oneself
• B.To become angry
• C.To isolate oneself
• D.To give up hope

What does the idiom 'cut corners' mean?

• A.To take a shortcut that is dangerous
• B.To avoid making any decisions
• C.To physically cut the corners of a square object
• D.To do something as cheaply or as quickly as possible, often sacrificing quality

What does the idiom 'You sold me (on something)' imply?

• A.You deceived me about something
• B.You convinced me of something's value
• C.You charged me a high price for something
• D.You refused to give me something