Idioms MCQs with Answers

What does the idiom 'Duty calls' imply when someone uses it?

• A.There is a need to attend to responsibilities
• B.One is free to relax and enjoy
• C.A person is avoiding work
• D.Someone is calling for help

Past Paper MCQ

To fight tooth and nail means:

• A.To fight with weapons
• B.To negotiate peacefully
• C.To surrender easily
• D.To oppose resolutely

Kill two _ with one stone.

• A.Flies
• B.Stones
• C.Birds
• D.Arrows

What does the idiom 'lead a dog's life' imply about someone's life?

• A.To live a life of luxury and comfort
• B.To live a miserable and hard life
• C.To live a life full of adventure
• D.To live a carefree and happy life

What does the idiom 'to iron out' mean?

• A.To create obstacles
• B.To postpone a task
• C.To make something smooth
• D.To eliminate minor difficulties

Complete the following: As clear as _

• A.Water
• B.Glass
• C.Crystal
• D.Day

What does the phrase 'come a long way' mean?

• A.Travel a great distance
• B.Make great progress
• C.Arrive late
• D.Take a long route

What does the idiom 'white lie' refer to?

• A.A lie told to protect someone's reputation
• B.A small or harmless lie told to avoid hurting someone
• C.A lie told to gain personal benefit
• D.A lie that is completely false

What does the idiom 'to poke one's nose into' something mean?

• A.To ignore something
• B.To avoid something
• C.To admire something
• D.To interfere with something

What does the phrase 'Up in arms' mean?

• A.To be happy
• B.To be angry
• C.To be confused
• D.To be indifferent