Idioms MCQs with Answers

What does the idiom 'back to the drawing board' imply when a plan or project fails?

• A.To make minor adjustments
• B.To abandon the project entirely
• C.To start over from the beginning
• D.To blame someone for the failure

What is the meaning of the Idiom: To have an axe to grind?

• A.A private end to serve
• B.To have a dispute with someone
• C.To be very angry
• D.To sharpen a tool

What does the idiom 'Actions speak louder than words' imply?

• A.Words are more powerful than actions
• B.What someone does has a stronger impact than what they say they will do
• C.Actions and words have equal importance
• D.Talking is more important than doing

What does having 'a bee in one's bonnet' mean?

• A.To be obsessed with an idea
• B.To be very angry
• C.To be extremely busy
• D.To be confused

What does the idiom 'castles in the air' refer to?

• A.Strong fortresses
• B.Daydreams or unrealistic plans
• C.Ancient architecture
• D.Flying structures

What does the idiom 'to back out' mean?

• A.To support someone
• B.To return to a previous place
• C.To move backward physically
• D.To withdraw from a commitment

A _ in time serves a nine.

• A.stitch
• B.catch
• C.match
• D.patch

What does the idiom 'keep in the dark' mean?

• A.To remain in a dark place
• B.Not informed
• C.To hide something
• D.To be confused

Past Paper MCQ

What does the idiom 'Scratch my back and I'll scratch yours' mean?

• A.If you do me a favor, I'll return it
• B.If you hurt me, I'll hurt you back
• C.Helping others is a waste of time
• D.Always work alone without assistance

"Hold one's horse" means _?

• A.To rush into action
• B.Have patience
• C.To ride a horse
• D.To stop abruptly