Idioms MCQs with Answers

Complete the proverb by filling in the blank: Familiarity breeds _?

• A.Affection
• B.Contempt
• C.Respect
• D.Indifference

What does the idiom 'all of a sudden' mean?

• A.To happen gradually over time
• B.To happen unexpectedly and quickly
• C.To happen after a long delay
• D.To happen in a planned manner

What does the idiom 'follow hot on the heels of' mean?

• A.Pursue someone closely
• B.Happen very soon
• C.Walk behind someone
• D.Follow instructions

What does the idiom 'bark at the moon' imply?

• A.To waste time on trivial matters
• B.To do something pointless or impossible
• C.To express anger loudly
• D.To act in a cowardly manner

What does the idiom 'pound the pavement' typically mean?

• A.To hit the road angrily
• B.To search for employment
• C.To exercise by running
• D.To destroy a street

It is foolish to _ established traditions.

• A.Fly in the face of
• B.Take in the stride of
• C.Make a mockery of
• D.Fall in line with

What is the meaning of the idiomatic phrase: Asad is very different about passing the Civil Services Examination this year?

• A.Lacking self confidence about
• B.Very confident about
• C.Indifferent towards
• D.Overly enthusiastic about

What does the idiom 'find fault with someone or something' mean?

• A.To praise someone or something
• B.To help someone or something
• C.To ignore someone or something
• D.To criticize or complain about someone or something, often unfairly

What does the phrase 'by the way' signify when used in a conversation?

• A.Concluding a topic
• B.Emphasizing a point
• C.Apologizing for a mistake
• D.Introducing a new topic

Bones of connections: idioms means

• A.To reveal a secret
• B.To have a close relationship
• C.To break a connection
• D.To strengthen a bond