Idioms MCQs with Answers

What does the idiom 'be touch and go' mean?

• A.To be in a risky or uncertain situation
• B.To be very easy and simple
• C.To maintain physical contact
• D.To be extremely fast

What does the idiom "Loaves and fishes" mean?

• A.Religious offerings
• B.Charitable donations
• C.Agricultural products
• D.Personal gain or material benefit

Please help someone! The house is _ fire.

• A.in
• B.on
• C.at
• D.with

Past Paper MCQ

"Eye Wash" means _?

• A.Deceit
• B.Cleaning
• C.Medicine
• D.Rinse

What does the idiom 'Drastic times call for drastic measures' imply?

• A.In difficult situations, extreme actions are necessary
• B.Difficult times require patience and waiting
• C.One should always take mild approaches in hard times
• D.Hard times automatically solve themselves

The idiom 'to eyewash' means?

• A.To clean one's eyes
• B.To deceive someone
• C.To wash one's face
• D.To see clearly

We have no data to go upon in this case. Here 'to go upon' means?

• A.Examine
• B.Depend
• C.Proceed
• D.Rely

What does the idiom 'take it easy' suggest someone should do?

• A.Work harder
• B.Relax or calm down
• C.Hurry up
• D.Take a test

What does the idiom 'to take French leave' mean?

• A.To take a long vacation without planning
• B.To leave without saying goodbye or without permission
• C.To leave a party early
• D.To take an unauthorized break from work

What does the idiom 'To flog a dead horse' mean?

• A.To revive an old issue
• B.To waste one's efforts
• C.To punish someone severely
• D.To work very hard