Idioms MCQs with Answers

To play second fiddle means?

• A.To be in a subordinate role
• B.To support the role and view of another person
• C.To play a musical instrument
• D.To take the lead in a situation

Fish in troubled waters means _?

• A.To enjoy swimming in rough seas
• B.To get involved in a dangerous situation
• C.To catch fish during a storm
• D.To remain calm in a crisis

What does the idiom 'cut somebody some slack' mean?

• A.To tighten restrictions on someone
• B.To slack off oneself
• C.To cut someone off
• D.To give someone a break

Past Paper MCQ

What does the idiom 'on cloud nine' mean?

• A.Sad
• B.Angry
• C.Happy
• D.Confused

What does the idiom 'at arm's length' mean?

• A.To fight an opponent
• B.To measure something with a ruler
• C.To greet someone warmly
• D.To keep someone or something a safe distance away

What does the idiom 'bite the hand that feeds one' mean?

• A.To be ungrateful to someone who provides for you
• B.To be independent and self-reliant
• C.To attack someone who is weaker
• D.To show gratitude to a benefactor

What does the idiom 'on the spur of the moment' mean?

• A.To act after careful planning
• B.To do something without planning
• C.To delay a decision
• D.To reconsider an action

Idiom: “Rides the high horse” means?

• A.To be powerful
• B.To be humble
• C.To be wealthy
• D.To be arrogant

Touch wood means?

• A.Avoid bad luck
• B.Make a wish
• C.Hope for good luck
• D.Celebrate success

What does the idiom 'off the cuff' mean when someone is speaking?

• A.To speak with great formality
• B.To speak from a written script
• C.To speak in a rude manner
• D.To speak without preparation