Idioms MCQs with Answers

What does the idiom 'He keeps himself to himself' imply about a person?

• A.He is very sociable and outgoing
• B.He is reserved and private
• C.He is arrogant and rude
• D.He is talkative and friendly

What does the idiom 'now and again' mean?

• A.To do something frequently
• B.To do something occasionally
• C.To do something rarely
• D.To do something continuously

Past Paper MCQ

To "nip it in the bud" means to ?

• A.Stop it at an early stage
• B.Destroy it completely
• C.Ignore it entirely
• D.Postpone it indefinitely

What is the meaning of the idiom/proverb "A chip off the old clock"?

• A.A small piece broken from a larger object
• B.Having characteristics of one's ancestors
• C.An exact replica of something old
• D.A younger person who is rebellious

What does the idiom 'high and dry' mean?

• A.Wealthy and comfortable
• B.Safe and secure
• C.Successful and thriving
• D.Helpless

What is the meaning of the idiom "GHQ" as used in the context of UDC and Assistant exams?

• A.General Headquarters
• B.Government Health Quarantine
• C.General Health Query
• D.None of these

Idiom: Beauty and the beast means _?

• A.A beautiful animal
• B.A lovely woman with an ugly man
• C.A handsome man with an ugly woman
• D.A beast that is beautiful

Choose the correct meaning of the following idioms/phrases: Cold comfort

• A.Consolation
• B.Warmth
• C.Inadequacy
• D.Encouragement

She left the town under a cloud. Here 'Under a cloud' means?

• A.In disgrace
• B.In a hurry
• C.Secretly
• D.Happily

Idiom: On the blink means _?

• A.Working properly
• B.Under surveillance
• C.Very bright
• D.Out of order