Idioms MCQs with Answers

What does the idiom 'a scapegoat' refer to?

• A.A person who is blamed for the wrongdoings of others
• B.A person who takes credit for others' work
• C.A person who avoids all responsibilities
• D.A person who helps others escape punishment

What does the idiom 'lucky break' refer to?

• A.A sudden accident
• B.A fortunate opportunity or piece of luck
• C.A broken object
• D.A failed attempt

What does the idiom 'To take with a grain of salt' mean?

• A.To take something literally
• B.To add flavor to food
• C.To accept something with skepticism or reservation
• D.To accept something without question

What does the idiom 'be broke' mean?

• A.To be injured
• B.To have no money
• C.To be broken physically
• D.To be exhausted

To be at daggers drawn means _?

• A.Mutual admiration
• B.Bitter Enmity
• C.Close friendship
• D.Casual acquaintance

To bear the palm means ?

• A.To win
• B.To lose
• C.To surrender
• D.To fight

I am exhausted, let's a day?

• A.Call it
• B.Call on
• C.Call off
• D.Call out

What does the idiom 'hear it on the grapevine' mean?

• A.To receive official news from authorities
• B.To hear music while walking through a vineyard
• C.To learn about something through informal channels or gossip
• D.To listen carefully to a conversation

My colleague has been up to his eyes in work ever since he returned from Europe. Here 'up to his eyes' means?

• A.Extremely busy
• B.Very tired
• C.Deeply interested
• D.Feeling sick

What does the idiom 'cry wolf' mean?

• A.To call for help when it's not needed
• B.To express genuine fear
• C.To howl like a wolf
• D.To warn others of a real danger