Idioms and Phrases MCQs Archives

What does the idiom “To cut corners” mean?

A. To improve quality standards.

B. To do something cheaply by ignoring proper standards.

C. To work with extreme care.

D. To postpone work deliberately.

Correct answer is: B. To do something cheaply by ignoring proper standards.

It means to skip important steps or reduce quality in order to save time or money.

What does the idiom “To throw down the gauntlet” mean?

A. To withdraw from a dispute.

B. To issue a challenge.

C. To seek advice formally.

D. To make peace with an opponent.

Correct answer is: B. To issue a challenge.

Historically, throwing down a gauntlet was a way to challenge someone to a duel or competition.

What is the meaning of the idiom “To toe the line”?

A. To break rules deliberately.

B. To resign from responsibility.

C. To conform to rules or authority.

D. To delay a decision intentionally.

Correct answer is: C. To conform to rules or authority.

It means to follow rules, obey authority, or meet expected standards.

Choose the correct idiom: ‘To bury the hatchet’ means:

A. To start a war

B. To make peace

C. To hide something

D. To dig

Correct answer is: B. To make peace

Idiom means to end a conflict

Choose the correct idiom: ‘A piece of cake’ means:

A. Difficult task

B. Easy task

C. Expensive

D. Tasty

Correct answer is: B. Easy task

Idiom means something very easy

Correct the sentence: ‘He is wet from head to foot.’

A. He is wet from head to toe

B. He is wet from head to feet

C. He is wet head to foot

D. No correction needed

Correct answer is: D. No correction needed

Head to foot' is a correct idiom

Choose the correct idiom: ‘To burn the midnight oil’ means:

A. To waste time

B. To study late

C. To work early

D. To sleep

Correct answer is: B. To study late

Idiom means to work or study late at night

Choose the correct idiom: ‘To cry over spilt milk’ means:

A. Regret past mistakes

B. Plan for future

C. Celebrate success

D. Work hard

Correct answer is: A. Regret past mistakes

Idiom means uselessly regretting past events

Idiomatic Phrases: “To have a bee in one’s bonnet” means:

A. To be angry about nothing

B. To be obsessed with an idea

C. To be very lucky

D. To be confused

Correct answer is: B. To be obsessed with an idea

Idiomatic Phrases: “To cut the Gordian knot” means:

A. To create a problem

B. To solve a complex problem decisively

C. To tie something tightly

D. To avoid a challenge

Correct answer is: B. To solve a complex problem decisively

Idiomatic Phrases: “To be in doldrums” means:

A. To be excited

B. To be in a stagnant or depressed state

C. To be wealthy

D. To be angry

Correct answer is: B. To be in a stagnant or depressed state

Idiomatic Phrases: “To take the bull by the horns” means:

A. To avoid a problem

B. To face a difficulty directly

C. To run away

D. To create a problem

Correct answer is: B. To face a difficulty directly

Translation (Idiomatic from Urdu): “اس کے ہاتھوں سبز ہونا” means in English:

A. To be cheated

B. To become green

C. To be successful

D. To be happy

Correct answer is: A. To be cheated

Meaning of “At daggers drawn”

A. To bear expenses

B. To tolerate

C. To pay through nose

D. To be hostile

Correct answer is: D. To be hostile

Idiom means open conflict

Meaning of idiom “Poke one’s nose”:

A. Tease or irritate

B. Not be careful about health

C. Praise someone

D. Interfere in others’ affairs

Correct answer is: D. Interfere in others’ affairs

It refers to intruding into others' matters.

the idiom “Too many irons in the fire” means

A. To have an encounter

B. To be engaged in too many activities

C. To have a chance

D. To have support

Correct answer is: B. To be engaged in too many activities

Idiom means handling multiple tasks simultaneously, often overly busy.

Eager beaver means?

A. Depress

B. Extremely enthusiastic

C. Happy

D. Indifferent

Correct answer is: B. Extremely enthusiastic

Idiom describes a person who is very hardworking and enthusiastic.

Tongue in cheek means?

A. Being sarcastic

B. To praise wholeheartedly

C. A sensational news

D. To say something hurtful

Correct answer is: A. Being sarcastic

Idiom means something said humorously or ironically.

“You cannot have your cake and eat it too.” Choose the correct meaning.

A. Enjoy forever

B. Have it both ways

C. Run away from responsibility

D. Absolve yourself of guilt

Correct answer is: B. Have it both ways

The idiom means one cannot enjoy two incompatible benefits at once.

The idiom “Hit the sack” means:

A. Go to bed or sleep

B. Box the bag

C. Hit the potato sack with a stick

D. Throw the sack to the floor

Correct answer is: A. Go to bed or sleep

“Hit the sack” is an idiom meaning to go to sleep. examples I am really tired after all that exercise. I am going to hit the sack.
After the long road trip, we were all dead tired and ready to hit the hayas soon as we reached home.
This job is really sucking the life out of me. I haven’t hit the sackin nearly twenty-four hours!
Before I hit the sack, I make it a point to check whether all the doors are locked and all the lights are turn

Select the meaning of the idiom: “A wild-goose chase.”

A. A fruitful chase

B. To run like a goose

C. A useless effort

D. To run wildly

Correct answer is: C. A useless effort

The idiom means pursuing something pointless.

Fill in the blanks: “A_ friend in need is _ friend indeed.”

A. a, a

B. a, the

C. the, the

D. the, an

Correct answer is: A. a, a

Correct idiom: “A friend in need is a friend indeed.”

What does the idiom “to call a spade a spade” mean?

A. To speak in plain terms

B. To dig for the truth

C. To use the correct tool

D. To disguise the truth

Correct answer is: A. To speak in plain terms

The idiom means to speak honestly and directly.

The meaning of the idiom “Man of straw” is:

A. A very active person

B. A man whose character is weak

C. A worthy fellow

D. An unreasonable person

Correct answer is: B. A man whose character is weak

“Man of straw” refers to someone with weak character or influence.

Choose the correct sentence:

A. You have better

B. You had better give in

C. You has better give in

D. You had been better give in

Correct answer is: B. You had better give in

“You had better” is the correct idiom.