Idioms MCQs with Answers

What does the idiom 'never mind' imply when someone uses it in a conversation?

• A.To express anger
• B.To disregard or not to worry about something
• C.To ask for clarification
• D.To show surprise

What does the idiom "pull the chestnuts out of the fire" mean?

• A.To take a risk for personal gain
• B.To sacrifice oneself for someone else's benefit
• C.To retrieve something valuable from a dangerous situation
• D.To escape from a difficult situation

What does the idiom 'foot the bill' mean?

• A.To sign a document
• B.To pay for something
• C.To run away from responsibility
• D.To celebrate an occasion

To flex one's muscle means to?

• A.show strength/authority
• B.exercise physically
• C.show off one's body
• D.relax and rest

What does the idiom 'cat and dog life' refer to?

• A.A life of adventure and travel
• B.A life of peace and harmony
• C.A life of luxury and comfort
• D.A life of constant quarreling

It is not the casting pearls before ?

• A.Swine
• B.Dogs
• C.Cats
• D.Horses

The idiom ‘Fair field and no favor’ means:

• A.A fair competition with no bias
• B.Favoritism in a fair setting
• C.A field that is evenly divided
• D.An equal chance for everyone

Past Paper MCQ

The green-eyed monster means _?

• A.Hatred
• B.Jealousy
• C.Anger
• D.Fear

What does the idiom 'few and far between' mean?

• A.Common and frequent
• B.Close together
• C.Rare and not occurring often
• D.Numerous and abundant

Idiom: 'Hit the nail on the head' refers to _?

• A.To strike something hard
• B.To work very fast
• C.To miss the target
• D.Speaking directly to the point