Idioms MCQs with Answers

What does the idiom 'First things first' imply?

• A.To do things in a random order
• B.To prioritize the most important tasks
• C.To delay important tasks
• D.To complete tasks quickly

What does the idiom 'Every cloud has a silver lining' imply?

• A.Clouds are always followed by sunshine
• B.Every bad situation has a positive aspect
• C.Silver is found in clouds
• D.Clouds are made of silver

The idiom 'To hit the nail right on the head' means?

• A.To delay a task intentionally
• B.To miss the target completely
• C.To work carelessly
• D.To perform a task with exactness

What does the idiom 'a hard nut to crack' refer to?

• A.An easy task
• B.A person who is physically strong
• C.A tasty snack
• D.A difficult problem to solve

of everything is bad.

• A.Excess
• B.Lack
• C.Use
• D.None of these

Choose the meaning of the Idiom: A cat's Paw means?

• A.A person who is easily frightened
• B.A lazy and inactive person
• C.A clever and cunning person
• D.A person used as a tool to do something dangerous

What does the idiom 'To ride roughshod over' mean?

• A.To travel with great difficulty
• B.To ignore all obstacles
• C.To ride a horse aggressively
• D.To dominate or treat someone harshly without consideration

Past Paper MCQ

What does the phrase 'eager beaver' mean?

• A.Someone who is lazy and avoids work
• B.Someone who is very enthusiastic and hardworking
• C.Someone who is always late
• D.Someone who is dishonest

What does the idiom 'bite the dust' mean?

• A.To eat something quickly
• B.To speak angrily
• C.To fall down or be killed
• D.To win a competition

To clip the wind means to

• A.put limits
• B.cut the wind
• C.stop the breeze
• D.change direction