Idioms MCQs with Answers

Idiom: Stabbed in the back means:

• A.To be physically attacked from behind
• B.To be surprised by an enemy
• C.To be injured by a sharp object
• D.To be betrayed by someone trusted

What does the idiom "bone to pick" mean in the sentence "I have a bone to pick with you in this matter"?

• A.Have grievance with
• B.Have a pleasant chat with
• C.Share a secret with
• D.Agree with someone

Proverb: "By fits and starts" means?

• A.Regularly
• B.Irregularly
• C.Continuously
• D.Gradually

What does the idiom 'do one's bit' mean?

• A.To avoid responsibility
• B.To do something in a hurry
• C.To contribute one's fair share of work
• D.To complete a task alone

What does the idiom 'Make the mouth water' mean?

• A.To feel hungry seeing/tasting something delicious
• B.To feel thirsty
• C.To feel angry
• D.To feel sleepy

Complete the proverb: An early bird catches the _?

• A.Fly
• B.Ant
• C.Worm
• D.Bee

What does the idiom 'miss the boat' imply?

• A.To arrive late for a journey
• B.To fail to take advantage of an opportunity
• C.To lose a physical race
• D.To forget something important

The idiom "donkey years" means ?

• A.A very short period
• B.Years of laziness
• C.Years of hard work
• D.A very long period

Past Paper MCQ

Idiom: The Pros and Cons means _?

• A.Advantages and disadvantages
• B.For and against a thing
• C.Strengths and weaknesses
• D.All of these

What does the idiom 'be tickled pink' mean?

• A.To be extremely amused or pleased
• B.To be embarrassed
• C.To be angry
• D.To be confused