It is very sad that the backward class poor children get a raw deal in education.

not to be provided with proper education

not to be treated as well as others

not to be provided with basic amenities

You must be tired after all day s work. Would you like to wet your whistle?

to take rest after a long day s work

to get admired by the whole working team

to take a drink, especially an alcoholic drink.

She might not be the most attractive but you can t judge a book by its cover. I m sure she is a sweetheart.

to select a book by seeing its contents

to select a book by its quantity

to not judge someone or something based solely on appearance

He found her dream house and has now landed an amazing job. He really does have the best of both worlds.

to have lots of money to make the things done

you can enjoy two different opportunities at the same time

to have lots of money to make the things done

to play tricks in order to achieve targets

John is just never on time to work, it s really irritating. O wow, speak of the devil here she come.

the person you're talking about actually turns out to be angry

the person you re just talking about actually turns up at that moment

the person you're talking about actually turns out to be angry

the person you're talking about actually turns out to be happy

the person you're talking about actually turns out to be celebrating

If I complete this last straw, I will complete this level.

last thing in the series of distribution

the final problem in a series of problems

last thing in the series of distribution

the final judgment on serious matters

To hear something straight from the horse's mouth

To hear something commendable for someone and then get jealous

To get rebuked or scolded by someone

To hear something from the authoritative source

To hear something bad from an uncivilized person

To hear rumors about oneself by someone

To hear something commendable for someone and then get jealous

Reading between the lines I realised that my friend wanted to keep something from me.

Looking for meanings that are not actually expressed

The news of the accident came as a bolt from the blue.

something unexpected and unpleasant

Pull the wool over someone's eyes

To pretend to be blind to the other person's bad behaviour.

Deceive someone by telling lies.

To pretend to be blind to the other person's bad behaviour.

After one's own heart

Infatuation with a person which is not reciprocated.

Sharing or having one's tastes or views.

Infatuation with a person which is not reciprocated.

Don t have the courage to do something bad for a good person.

Simran was under tremendous stress because she had too many irons in the fire.

She had too many clothes to iron

She had made a lot of risky investments

She was suffering from many ailments

She was involved in many activities

She had too many clothes to iron

In spite of the high sounding words, his speech fell flat on the audience.

appealed to the sentiments of the audience

working together in the same office

in partnership for something dishonest

to prevent something bad from happening to one.

saved or spared from difficulty or misfortune by some intervention at the very last moment

to disappear without leaving a trace.

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.Dark horse

someone who is fond of horse racing

someone who has a wheatish complexion

someone who unexpectedly succeeds

His speech has taken the wind out of my sails.

made my words or actions ineffective

299 + Mcqs in Idioms and Phrases questions and answers in English Page 4 McqOptions

151.	It is very sad that the backward class poor children get a raw deal in education.
A.	not to be provided with proper education
B.	not to be treated as well as others
C.	not to be rewarded well
D.	not to be partially done
E.	not to be provided with basic amenities
Answer» C. not to be rewarded well

Discussion

152.	You must be tired after all day s work. Would you like to wet your whistle?
A.	to take rest after a long day s work
B.	to get admired by the whole working team
C.	to have a power nap
D.	to take a drink, especially an alcoholic drink.
E.	to go for a leave
Answer» E. to go for a leave

Discussion

153.	We missed our flight to Paris because the connecting flight was late and to add insult to injury they made us pay for a new ticket as if it was our fault!
A.	to be compensated
B.	to be reprimanded
C.	to be praised
D.	to make a situation worse
E.	to be ruined
Answer» E. to be ruined

Discussion

154.	She might not be the most attractive but you can t judge a book by its cover. I m sure she is a sweetheart.
A.	to prove someone innocent
B.	to make someone a cheater
C.	to select a book by seeing its contents
D.	to select a book by its quantity
E.	to not judge someone or something based solely on appearance
Answer» F.

Discussion

155.	He found her dream house and has now landed an amazing job. He really does have the best of both worlds.
A.	you can enjoy two different opportunities at the same time
B.	to have lots of money to make the things done
C.	to play tricks in order to achieve targets
D.	to bribe someone
E.	to be honest
Answer» B. to have lots of money to make the things done

Discussion

156.	John is just never on time to work, it s really irritating. O wow, speak of the devil here she come.
A.	the person you re just talking about actually turns up at that moment
B.	the person you're talking about actually turns out to be angry
C.	the person you're talking about actually turns out to be happy
D.	the person you're talking about actually turns out to be celebrating
E.	none of the above
Answer» B. the person you're talking about actually turns out to be angry

Discussion

157.	If I complete this last straw, I will complete this level.
A.	last stage of any work
B.	the final problem in a series of problems
C.	last thing in the series of distribution
D.	the final judgment on serious matters
E.	last page of any book
Answer» C. last thing in the series of distribution

Discussion

158.	The radio is really worse for the wear. Send it to the repair center.
A.	that can t be worn
B.	that needs a service
C.	in a good condition
D.	in a poor condition
E.	very old and unique
Answer» E. very old and unique

Discussion

159.	The border is surrounded by forces who mean business.
A.	being selfish
B.	being happy
C.	being worried
D.	being serious or dedicated
E.	being nostalgic
Answer» E. being nostalgic

Discussion

160.	To hear something straight from the horse's mouth
A.	To get rebuked or scolded by someone
B.	To hear something from the authoritative source
C.	To hear something bad from an uncivilized person
D.	To hear rumors about oneself by someone
E.	To hear something commendable for someone and then get jealous
Answer» E. To hear something commendable for someone and then get jealous

Discussion

161.	My neighbour had to pay through his nose for a brand new car.
A.	pay huge loans
B.	pay a reasonable price
C.	pay an extremely high price
D.	make a quick buck
Answer» D. make a quick buck

Discussion

162.	Reading between the lines I realised that my friend wanted to keep something from me.
A.	Looking for meanings that are not actually expressed
B.	Reading carelessly
C.	Reading with anxiety
D.	Glancing over the lines
Answer» B. Reading carelessly

Discussion

163.	The news of the accident came as a bolt from the blue.
A.	something unexpected
B.	something unpleased
C.	something horrible
D.	something unexpected and unpleasant
Answer» E.

Discussion

164.	If you are in the good books of the boss, you are sure to rise quickly.
A.	work well for the boss
B.	praise the boss
C.	in a favour with the boss
D.	Co-operate with boss
Answer» D. Co-operate with boss

Discussion

165.	Get the ball rolling
A.	To spin the ball
B.	To cheer someone up
C.	To start doing something
D.	To have an active life style
Answer» D. To have an active life style

Discussion

166.	Tongue-in-cheek
A.	A sensational news
B.	To praise wholeheartedly
C.	In an insincere way
D.	To say something hurtful
Answer» D. To say something hurtful

Discussion

167.	select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank at 157.
A.	feuds
B.	differences
C.	protests
D.	objections
Answer» C. protests

Discussion

168.	His argument cut no ice with me.
A.	had no influence one me
B.	did not hurt me
C.	did not benefit me
D.	did not make me proud
Answer» B. did not hurt me

Discussion

169.	He is leaving the USA for good.
A.	urgently
B.	permanently
C.	temporarily
D.	immediately
Answer» C. temporarily

Discussion

170.	Communicative English is the Achilles s heel for he job aspirants.
A.	weak spot
B.	source of strength
C.	what they cherish most
D.	top priority
Answer» B. source of strength

Discussion

171.	He is known for blowing his own trumpet.
A.	clattering
B.	shouting
C.	clamouring
D.	boasting
Answer» E.

Discussion

172.	Directions (26): In each of the question given below a/an idiom/phrase is given in bold which is then followed by five options which then try to decipher its meaning. Choose the option which gives the correct meaning of the phrases. Hang in there
A.	To stop
B.	Don't give up
C.	Don't be late
D.	Don't do hard work
E.	To wait
Answer» C. Don't be late

Discussion

173.	To strain every nerve
A.	to be a diligent worker
B.	to be methodical in work
C.	to make utmost efforts
D.	to feel weak and tired
Answer» D. to feel weak and tired

Discussion

174.	He died in harness.
A.	ceased to live
B.	died of a disease
C.	died for his country
D.	died while working
Answer» E.

Discussion

175.	All his schemes ended in smoke.
A.	came to nothing
B.	got on fire
C.	burnt up
D.	attracted everybody
Answer» B. got on fire

Discussion

176.	Fathima felt that she had been made a scapegoat for her son s incompetence.
A.	fool
B.	witness
C.	fall guy
D.	proxy
Answer» D. proxy

Discussion

177.	She denied point-blank her involvement in the crime.
A.	Directly
B.	Desperately
C.	stubbornly
D.	rudely
Answer» D. rudely

Discussion

178.	Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. To play ducks and drakes
A.	to use recklessly
B.	to act cleverly
C.	to change places
D.	to be friendly
Answer» B. to act cleverly

Discussion

179.	Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. At daggers drawn
A.	deceiving somebody
B.	bitterly hostile
C.	without hope
D.	friendly with each other
Answer» C. without hope

Discussion

180.	Pull the wool over someone's eyes
A.	To protect someone.
B.	To keep oneself warm.
C.	Deceive someone by telling lies.
D.	To pretend to be blind to the other person's bad behaviour.
Answer» D. To pretend to be blind to the other person's bad behaviour.

Discussion

181.	After one's own heart
A.	Sharing or having one's tastes or views.
B.	Infatuation with a person which is not reciprocated.
C.	Memorise some thing by heart.
D.	Don t have the courage to do something bad for a good person.
Answer» B. Infatuation with a person which is not reciprocated.

Discussion

182.	Direction: In the following questions, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. A wild goose chase
A.	Useless search
B.	Fruitful search
C.	Timely search
D.	Wrong decision
Answer» B. Fruitful search

Discussion

183.	Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Four corners of the earth
A.	from the very beginning
B.	from morning till night
C.	from all parts of the world
D.	from beginning to end
Answer» D. from beginning to end

Discussion

184.	Simran was under tremendous stress because she had too many irons in the fire.
A.	She had made a lot of risky investments
B.	She was suffering from many ailments
C.	She was involved in many activities
D.	She had too many clothes to iron
Answer» D. She had too many clothes to iron

Discussion

185.	In spite of the high sounding words, his speech fell flat on the audience.
A.	failed to make an impact
B.	impressed a lot
C.	appealed to the sentiments of the audience
D.	could not be heard clearly
Answer» B. impressed a lot

Discussion

186.	My brother has decided to settle in Mumbai for good.
A.	for better income
B.	for new opportunities
C.	for a while
D.	forever
Answer» E.

Discussion

187.	Hand in glove
A.	working together in the same office
B.	wearing gloves while working
C.	in partnership for something dishonest
D.	doing work in the garden
Answer» D. doing work in the garden

Discussion

188.	He promised to look into the matter.
A.	to peer closely
B.	to take care of
C.	to investigate
D.	to question
Answer» D. to question

Discussion

189.	Vanish into thin air
A.	sudden or unexpected shock.
B.	to prevent something bad from happening to one.
C.	saved or spared from difficulty or misfortune by some intervention at the very last moment
D.	to disappear without leaving a trace.
Answer» E.

Discussion

190.	sums of money expressed in a specified monetary unit
A.	demarche
B.	to monetise
C.	to nominate
D.	to denominate
Answer» E.

Discussion

191.	Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Dark horse
A.	someone who is fond of horse racing
B.	someone who has a wheatish complexion
C.	someone who breeds race horses
D.	someone who unexpectedly succeeds
Answer» E.

Discussion

192.	Cheek by jowl
A.	Very close together
B.	Arguing
C.	Teasing one another
D.	Avoiding one another
Answer» B. Arguing

Discussion

193.	Beyond the pale
A.	Unreasonable or unacceptable
B.	Beynod redemption
C.	Full of rhetoric
D.	Distasteful
Answer» B. Beynod redemption

Discussion

194.	Blow one own trumpet
A.	Play some music
B.	Surprise oneself
C.	Praise oneself
D.	Condone oneself
Answer» D. Condone oneself

Discussion

195.	His speech has taken the wind out of my sails.
A.	made me think of the future
B.	made me remember my past
C.	made my words or actions ineffective
D.	made me depressed
Answer» D. made me depressed

Discussion

196.	Direction: In question four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase under in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and mark it is the Answer Sheet. His investments helped him make a killing in the stock market.
A.	murder someone quickly
B.	make money quickly
C.	lose money quickly
D.	plan a murder quickly
Answer» C. lose money quickly

Discussion

197.	The secretary had the information at her fingertips.
A.	in the compact disc
B.	not accessible
C.	on her typewriter
D.	readily available
Answer» E.

Discussion

198.	The salt of the Earth
A.	To expect something in return
B.	Very good & honest/kind
C.	To support someone
D.	None of these
Answer» C. To support someone

Discussion

199.	On the issue of marriage. Sarita put her foot down.
A.	got down
B.	walked fast
C.	stood up
D.	was firm
Answer» E.

Discussion

200.	Feel blue
A.	An easy achievement
B.	Feeling ecstatic
C.	In trouble/depressed
D.	None of these
Answer» D. None of these

Discussion

Explore topic-wise MCQs in English.

It is very sad that the backward class poor children get a raw deal in education.

You must be tired after all day s work. Would you like to wet your whistle?

We missed our flight to Paris because the connecting flight was late and to add insult to injury they made us pay for a new ticket as if it was our fault!

She might not be the most attractive but you can t judge a book by its cover. I m sure she is a sweetheart.

He found her dream house and has now landed an amazing job. He really does have the best of both worlds.

John is just never on time to work, it s really irritating. O wow, speak of the devil here she come.

If I complete this last straw, I will complete this level.

The radio is really worse for the wear. Send it to the repair center.

The border is surrounded by forces who mean business.

To hear something straight from the horse's mouth

My neighbour had to pay through his nose for a brand new car.

Reading between the lines I realised that my friend wanted to keep something from me.

The news of the accident came as a bolt from the blue.

If you are in the good books of the boss, you are sure to rise quickly.

Get the ball rolling

Tongue-in-cheek

select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank at 157.

His argument cut no ice with me.

He is leaving the USA for good.

Communicative English is the Achilles s heel for he job aspirants.

He is known for blowing his own trumpet.

Directions (26): In each of the question given below a/an idiom/phrase is given in bold which is then followed by five options which then try to decipher its meaning. Choose the option which gives the correct meaning of the phrases.Hang in there

To strain every nerve

He died in harness.

All his schemes ended in smoke.

Fathima felt that she had been made a scapegoat for her son s incompetence.

She denied point-blank her involvement in the crime.

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.To play ducks and drakes

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.At daggers drawn

Pull the wool over someone's eyes

After one's own heart

Direction: In the following questions, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.A wild goose chase

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.Four corners of the earth

Simran was under tremendous stress because she had too many irons in the fire.

In spite of the high sounding words, his speech fell flat on the audience.

My brother has decided to settle in Mumbai for good.

Hand in glove

He promised to look into the matter.

Vanish into thin air

sums of money expressed in a specified monetary unit

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.Dark horse

Cheek by jowl

Beyond the pale

Blow one own trumpet

His speech has taken the wind out of my sails.

Direction: In question four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase under in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and mark it is the Answer Sheet. His investments helped him make a killing in the stock market.

The secretary had the information at her fingertips.

The salt of the Earth

On the issue of marriage. Sarita put her foot down.

Feel blue

Directions (26): In each of the question given below a/an idiom/phrase is given in bold which is then followed by five options which then try to decipher its meaning. Choose the option which gives the correct meaning of the phrases.
Hang in there

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
To play ducks and drakes

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
At daggers drawn

Direction: In the following questions, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
A wild goose chase

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Four corners of the earth

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Dark horse

Direction: In question four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase under in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and mark it is the Answer Sheet.

His investments helped him make a killing in the stock market.