Idioms MCQs with Answers

Past Paper MCQ

Idiom: Bandy words means _?

• A.To exchange words politely
• B.To argue rudely
• C.To sing together
• D.To remain silent

What does the idiom 'in the long run' refer to?

• A.Never
• B.In the short term
• C.Immediately
• D.Over a long period of time, in the end

What does the phrase 'The pros and cons' mean?

• A.For and against
• B.Advantages only
• C.Disadvantages only
• D.None of these

The idiom 'to smell a rat' means _?

• A.To detect something wrong
• B.To smell a bad odor
• C.To find a hidden animal
• D.To be suspicious of a smell

What does the idiom 'fly off the handle' mean?

• A.To escape from a difficult situation
• B.To drop something carelessly
• C.To lose control of a vehicle
• D.To lose one's temper suddenly and unexpectedly

What does the proverb 'Burning the midnight oil' mean?

• A.working hard during the day
• B.staying up late into the night
• C.wasting time at midnight
• D.starting a fire at midnight

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom: Off and On?

• A.Continuously
• B.Never
• C.Always
• D.Sometimes but not regularly

What does the term 'light-fingered person' mean?

• A.a person who is generous
• B.a person who is quick
• C.a person who is careless
• D.a person who is a thief

What does the idiom 'let someone know' imply?

• A.To hide something from someone
• B.To deceive someone
• C.To ignore someone
• D.To inform or notify someone about something

What is the meaning of the phrase "House of Cards"?

• A.A strong foundation
• B.A weak structure
• C.A beautiful design
• D.A permanent building