Idioms MCQs with Answers

The phrase 'to pass the buck' means:

• A.To avoid responsibility
• B.To ignore a problem
• C.To shift blame onto someone else
• D.To accept a challenge

What does the idiom 'weigh the pros and cons' mean?

• A.To consider the advantages and disadvantages
• B.To measure physical weight
• C.To ignore both sides of an argument
• D.To make a quick decision

Basket case means _

• A.A person who is extremely clumsy
• B.A person who is very poor
• C.One made powerless or ineffective, as by nerves, panic, or stress
• D.A person who is always complaining

The sparrows took no _ the bread.

• A.notice on
• B.notice to
• C.notice for
• D.notice of

What does the phrase 'pay cut' refer to in a professional setting?

• A.A reduction in salary
• B.An increase in benefits
• C.A promotion with higher pay
• D.A change in job title

What does the idiom 'to tar someone with the same brush' mean?

• A.To apply paint carelessly on someone
• B.To brush off someone's criticism
• C.To unfairly group someone with others sharing a negative trait
• D.To punish someone for a mistake

What does the idiom 'to nip in the bud' mean?

• A.To cut a flower
• B.To let things grow naturally
• C.To destroy something completely
• D.To stop something at an early stage

The idiom “Under the weather” means?

• A.Feeling energetic
• B.Feeling unwell
• C.Feeling happy
• D.Feeling confused

The idiom 'above board' person means?

• A.Honest and open
• B.Dishonest and secretive
• C.Overconfident
• D.Intelligent

What does the idiom "stab someone in the back" mean?

• A.To physically attack someone
• B.To surprise someone
• C.To betray someone
• D.To help someone secretly