Idioms MCQs with Answers

What does the idiom 'rule of thumb' refer to?

• A.A strict legal regulation
• B.A general principle based on practice rather than theory
• C.A mathematical calculation method
• D.A thumb measurement technique

He is been _ weather lately.

• A.in
• B.at
• C.on
• D.under

Past Paper MCQ

A Man of Straw means _?

• A.A cowardly person
• B.A dishonest person
• C.A poor person
• D.A weak person

What does the idiom 'be out of sorts' mean?

• A.To be very angry
• B.To be extremely happy
• C.To be slightly ill or upset
• D.To be confused

What does the idiom 'In embryo' mean?

• A.In a fully developed stage
• B.In an early or undeveloped stage
• C.In a final stage
• D.In a reproductive stage

What does the idiom 'Like father, like son' imply?

• A.A son always follows his father's profession
• B.A son often resembles his father in behavior or traits
• C.A son must obey his father unconditionally
• D.A father and son always have similar appearances

What does the idiom 'Cat is out of the bag' mean?

• A.A pet escapes from confinement
• B.A dangerous situation is avoided
• C.A secret is revealed carelessly
• D.A plan is successfully executed

What does the idiom "Watch over" mean?

• A.To ignore
• B.To guard or protect
• C.To observe casually
• D.To criticize

What does the idiom 'freak out' mean?

• A.To remain calm
• B.To fall asleep
• C.To become very excited or emotional
• D.To leave quietly

What does the expression 'Give me a break!' imply when someone uses it?

• A.To request a physical break
• B.To express disbelief or annoyance
• C.To ask for help
• D.To offer a compliment