Idioms MCQs with Answers

What does the idiom 'at the drop of a hat' mean?

• A.To do something very slowly
• B.To do something after careful planning
• C.To do something under compulsion
• D.To do something without any hesitation

What does the idiom 'come out swinging' imply when someone starts a new project?

• A.To begin with hesitation and doubt
• B.To begin with a lot of energy and enthusiasm
• C.To begin after careful planning
• D.To begin with a defensive attitude

The idiom “To smell a rat” means?

• A.To feel angry
• B.To detect a bad smell
• C.To be in a difficult situation
• D.To suspect foul dealings

What does the idiom 'catch someone off guard' mean?

• A.To surprise someone by doing something unexpected
• B.To physically grab someone and stop them
• C.To guard someone from danger
• D.To prepare someone for an upcoming event

What does the phrase 'in a jiffy' mean?

• A.In a very short time
• B.In a lazy manner
• C.In a confused state
• D.In a very long time

What does the idiom 'out of the box' refer to?

• A.Thinking or acting in an innovative way
• B.Thinking in a conventional way
• C.Acting without thinking
• D.Following established rules

Let's go! I'm _?

• A.Fed up with waiting
• B.Ready to leave
• C.Excited to start
• D.Tired of this

What does the idiom 'to jump on the bandwagon' mean?

• A.To start a new trend
• B.To join a popular trend or activity
• C.To criticize a popular trend
• D.To abandon a trend

Past Paper MCQ

Complete the phrase: "Live and _."

• A.let die
• B.let be
• C.let others
• D.let live

Past Paper MCQ

The idiom "To bury the hatchet" means?

• A.To start a war
• B.To make peace
• C.To hide something
• D.To dig a hole