Idioms MCQs with Answers

Hornet's nest means _?

• A.A quiet place
• B.A dangerous situation
• C.A violent situation
• D.A peaceful gathering

The idiom "See eye to eye" means ?

• A.Disagreeing with someone
• B.Looking at someone
• C.Agreeing with someone
• D.Ignoring someone

Past Paper MCQ

Idiom: Against the clock means:

• A.very slowly
• B.against the rules
• C.in a great hurry
• D.at midnight

What does the idiom 'false alarm' refer to?

• A.A mistaken identity in a crowd
• B.A genuine threat that requires immediate action
• C.A fire that has been extinguished
• D.A warning that is unnecessary as the danger is not real

Idiom: "Jump on the bandwagon" implies _?

• A.To start a new trend
• B.To join others in a popular trend
• C.To oppose a popular movement
• D.To lead a protest

Choose the meaning of the underlined idiomatic phrase: The stories of senior citizens in distressed economic conditions because of defaulted student loans are merely the canary in the coal mine.

• A.A long-term solution
• B.A harmless situation
• C.An early warning sign
• D.An unrelated event

The idiom "Keep the wolf from the door" means?

• A.To keep a pet wolf as a guard
• B.To avoid starvation or extreme poverty
• C.To prevent someone from entering
• D.To save money for a rainy day

What does the idiom 'on the alert' mean?

• A.To be careless
• B.To be confused
• C.To be asleep
• D.To be watchful or vigilant

What does the idiom 'be in poor health' imply about a person?

• A.They are wealthy
• B.They are elderly
• C.They are very active
• D.They are not feeling well or are sick

Choose the correct meaning of the Idiom: "Make the most of"?

• A.To waste time
• B.To make a mistake
• C.To ignore opportunities
• D.Taking fullest advantage of circumstances