Idioms MCQs with Answers

What does the idiom 'let one's hair down' mean?

• A.To become angry
• B.To leave a place
• C.To work hard
• D.To relax and enjoy oneself

What does the idiom 'kill time' mean?

• A.To waste time doing nothing
• B.To work very hard
• C.To end something quickly
• D.To engage in an activity to pass time pleasantly

What does the idiom 'see red' mean?

• A.To feel sad
• B.To see something clearly
• C.To become very angry
• D.To feel jealous

What does the idiom 'all along' mean in the sentence 'I had a feeling you knew the answer all along'?

• A.From the beginning
• B.At the end
• C.Sometimes
• D.Never

What is the meaning of the idiom "Cut no ice"?

• A.To be impressive
• B.To make an effort
• C.To cut something easily
• D.To have no effect

What does it mean when someone is said to be 'on the ball'?

• A.Lazy and careless
• B.Alert and capable
• C.Confused and slow
• D.Uninterested and distracted

What does the passage about Dilly's Deli imply about the restaurant at lunchtime?

• A.It is a fine dining experience
• B.It was recently inspected by the fire marshal
• C.It is very crowded
• D.It serves unique food

Past Paper MCQ

What does the proverb 'New brooms' mean?

• A.Collect dust
• B.Make noise
• C.Break easily
• D.Sweep clean

What is the meaning of the idiom "Bells and whistles"?

• A.Essential and necessary features
• B.Attractive but unnecessary features added to a product
• C.Loud and noisy celebrations
• D.Warning signals and alarms

Choose the meaning of Idiom/Phrase: He went to his friend's louse in the evening as was his won't?

• A.As a routine
• B.As a custom
• C.As a habit
• D.As usual