Idioms MCQs with Answers

What does 'jump on the bandwagon' mean in the context of popular trends?

• A.To start a new trend independently
• B.To criticize popular trends
• C.To join others in doing something that is currently popular
• D.To ignore trends completely

We have appealed to him again and again; there is no use flogging a dead horse now. Here 'flogging a dead horse' means?

• A.Beating a dead animal
• B.Wasting time in useless effort
• C.Repeating a request
• D.Punishing someone severely

What does the idiom 'against the grain' mean when someone does something?

• A.To act in accordance with the usual way
• B.To do something that is contrary to the usual way or one's own nature
• C.To follow the crowd
• D.To work with the natural flow

What does the idiom 'drop in the ocean' mean?

• A.A very small amount
• B.A huge loss
• C.A sudden change
• D.A loud noise

Make a name for oneself means?

• A.To write one's name
• B.To create a new identity
• C.To change one's name
• D.To become famous

What does the idiom 'have a sweet tooth' mean?

• A.To have a strong liking for sweet foods
• B.To have a toothache from eating sweets
• C.To be a dentist
• D.To dislike sugary items

What does the idiom 'Cap it all' mean?

• A.to start
• B.to finish
• C.to continue
• D.to interrupt

What does the idiom 'break the ice' mean when meeting new people?

• A.To physically break a block of ice
• B.To initiate a conversation or create a more friendly atmosphere
• C.To end a relationship
• D.To feel extremely cold

The students in the small room were packed like ?

• A.Sardines
• B.Popcorn
• C.Sheep
• D.Birds

Past Paper MCQ

What does the idiom 'a pipe dream' mean?

• A.A pleasant dream
• B.A nightmare
• C.A recurring dream
• D.An unattainable dream