Idioms MCQs with Answers

Choose the meaning of the underlined Proverb: Don't judge a book by its cover.

• A.One should always judge a book by its cover
• B.One shouldn't judge someone or something based only on what one sees on the outside
• C.A book's cover determines its quality
• D.One should judge people by their appearance

What does the idiom 'cross that bridge when you come to it' mean?

• A.To avoid a problem entirely
• B.To deal with a problem when it becomes necessary, not before
• C.To solve a problem before it arises
• D.To ignore a problem and hope it goes away

The probable UOSC of the author using the phrase, "lamp had smoked the chamber full" is to ?

• A.Suggest the lamp was out of oil
• B.Show the lamp was broken
• C.Describe the room's decoration
• D.Indicate the lamp was turned up too high

He is busy with his work _?

• A.Up to the hilt
• B.Up to the neck
• C.Up to the mark
• D.Up to the brim

What does the idiom "See the light of day" mean?

• A.To wake up early
• B.To come into existence / Be born
• C.To see the sunrise
• D.To understand a concept

Complete the idiomatic comparison: As gentle as a ?

• A.Lion
• B.Lamb
• C.Tiger
• D.Wolf

What does the idiom 'fall between two stools' mean?

• A.To fall down due to carelessness
• B.To choose the easier option
• C.To sit uncomfortably
• D.To fail because of indecision between two alternatives

What does the idiom 'Olive Branch' mean?

• A.To declare war
• B.To start a conflict
• C.To break a promise
• D.To settle disagreement

Past Paper MCQ

The idiom 'Month of Sundays' means?

• A.A holiday period
• B.A short period
• C.A specific month
• D.A very long time ago

What does the idiom 'call it a day' mean?

• A.To start a new project
• B.To decide to stop working for the rest of the day
• C.To work overtime
• D.To take a short break