Idioms MCQs with Answers

What does the idiom 'big shot' refer to?

• A.A person of great importance or influence
• B.A person who is very tall
• C.A person who is a big eater
• D.A person who is a famous actor

What does the idiom 'be chuffed to bits' mean?

• A.To be very angry
• B.To be very tired
• C.To be very pleased or happy
• D.To be very confused

Past Paper MCQ

The idiom: "Between the devil and the deep blue sea" means what?

• A.Facing a dangerous enemy
• B.Between a rock and a hard place
• C.Caught in a storm at sea
• D.Between two difficult situations

A bird in hand is worth _ in the bush.

• A.one
• B.two
• C.three
• D.four

What does the idiom 'to die in harness' mean?

• A.To die while on a horse
• B.To die in a military uniform
• C.To die while still actively working or in service
• D.To die in a workplace accident

What does the idiom 'To worship the rising sun' mean?

• A.To flatter the rich and powerful
• B.To admire success
• C.To be opportunistic
• D.To curry favour

What does the sentence 'He is unnecessarily showing off' mean in English?

• A.He is unnecessarily showing off.
• B.He is deliberately hiding his talent.
• C.He is quietly observing others.
• D.He is making a formal presentation.

What does the idiom 'on the go' mean?

• A.To be very busy or active
• B.To be very lazy
• C.To be traveling slowly
• D.To be stationary

What does the idiom 'to sell wolf tickets' mean?

• A.To make empty threats
• B.To sell counterfeit goods
• C.To talk tough but not back it up
• D.To act aggressively without warning

What does the idiom 'Elvis has left the building' signify?

• A.A famous person has departed
• B.The show or event has come to an end
• C.Something has been lost forever
• D.A performance was cancelled