Idioms MCQs with Answers

What does the idiom 'watch one's step' imply?

• A.To walk carefully
• B.To take a step forward
• C.To observe someone's movements
• D.To be cautious about one's actions or behavior

What does the idiom 'break down' mean when referring to a person?

• A.To stop functioning mechanically
• B.To lose control emotionally or mentally
• C.To separate into parts
• D.To fail in a negotiation

What does the idiom 'hit the books' mean?

• A.To physically strike books
• B.To close books forcefully
• C.To start studying in a serious manner
• D.To throw books away

Past Paper MCQ

What is the meaning of: 'To have a bee in one's bonnet'?

• A.To be very angry
• B.To be obsessed with an idea
• C.To be very busy
• D.To be confused

What does the idiom 'best of both worlds' mean?

• A.To experience the worst of two situations
• B.To choose one option over another
• C.To enjoy two different opportunities at the same time
• D.To compromise between two choices

What does the idiom 'A Rolling Stone' mean?

• A.A person who keeps changing jobs
• B.A person who does not stay at one place
• C.A person who is always moving physically
• D.A person who is restless

What does the idiom 'spick and span' mean?

• A.Dirty and untidy
• B.Neat and clean
• C.Old and worn out
• D.Broken and damaged

What does the idiom "Fourth Estate" refer to?

• A.The judiciary
• B.The executive
• C.The press
• D.The legislature

What does the idiom 'Apple of discord' mean?

• A.A sweet and pleasant thing
• B.A symbol of love
• C.A forbidden fruit
• D.A source of conflict

What does the idiom 'break someone's heart' mean?

• A.To physically injure someone
• B.To betray a trust
• C.To make someone laugh
• D.To cause someone great emotional pain