Idioms MCQs with Answers

“A hot potato” means ?

• A.A delicious meal
• B.A controversial issue or situation that is awkward or unpleasant to deal with
• C.A very hot object
• D.A popular person

The idiom 'by leaps and bounds' means:

• A.Gradually
• B.Slowly and steadily
• C.Very rapidly
• D.In a difficult manner

What does the idiom 'pull yourself together' mean?

• A.To separate from others
• B.To gather people together
• C.To pull something forcefully
• D.To regain self-control

Choose the correct answer: A fair weather friend always tries to fish in troubled waters of his friends and benefactors.

• A.To benefit from others' difficulties
• B.To help friends in need
• C.To avoid conflicts
• D.To remain neutral

What does the idiom 'Don't judge a book by its cover' imply?

• A.Books should not be judged by their covers
• B.Do not form an opinion based solely on appearance
• C.Always read the book before judging
• D.Appearance is the most important factor

What does the idiom 'just as soon' imply when someone says 'I would just as soon stay home as go out tonight'?

• A.They prefer going out
• B.They prefer staying home
• C.They have no preference between staying home or going out
• D.They want to go out later

Past Paper MCQ

The idiom: 'To cry wolf' means _?

• A.To express sorrow
• B.To shout loudly
• C.To call for help
• D.To give false alarm

What does the idiom 'to wash one's dirty linen in public' mean?

• A.To clean clothes in public
• B.To discuss private affairs in public
• C.To do laundry openly
• D.To reveal someone's secrets intentionally

The Idiom “above board” person means?

• A.A dishonest and cunning person
• B.A secretive and sly person
• C.An open, honest, and legitimate person
• D.A person who avoids responsibilities

What is the meaning of the idiom/proverb "To smell a rat"?

• A.To sense a disgusting odor
• B.To suspect a trick or detect deceit
• C.To find a hidden treasure
• D.To feel hungry