Idioms MCQs with Answers

Past Paper MCQ

Do no trust a man who “blows his own trumpet”.

• A.Praises himself
• B.Boasts about his trumpet
• C.Lies to others
• D.All of these

Identify the phrase in the following?

• A.By virtue of
• B.By mean of
• C.By cause of
• D.By reason of

What does the idiom 'jazz up' mean?

• A.To delay something
• B.To calm down
• C.To destroy something
• D.To make something more interesting or lively

What does the idiom 'fall in love with' someone or something mean?

• A.To stop loving someone
• B.To physically fall while in love
• C.To begin to love someone or something deeply
• D.To pretend to love someone

Early to bed and early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy, and _.

• A.happy
• B.wise
• C.strong
• D.rich

What does the idiom 'feel like doing something' mean?

• A.To have a desire or inclination to do something
• B.To be forced to do something
• C.To regret doing something
• D.To pretend to do something

Complete the phrase: Through thick and _?

• A.narrow
• B.wide
• C.thin
• D.rough

What does the idiom 'let the chips fall where they may' imply?

• A.To take responsibility for one's actions
• B.To avoid making any decisions
• C.To carefully plan every outcome
• D.To let events unfold without interference

Past Paper MCQ

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom: To fish in troubled waters.

• A.To try to catch fish in rough water
• B.To make a personal profit out of disturbance
• C.To enjoy swimming in dangerous waters
• D.To help others in difficult situations

What does the idiom 'be in good shape' imply about a person or thing?

• A.To be physically fit
• B.To be financially stable
• C.To be in good health or condition
• D.To be well-organized