Below are 100 important Idioms & Phrases MCQs with Answers, specially designed for EMRS / TGT / PGT / CTET / DSSSB level.
IDIOMS & PHRASES – 100 MCQs (WITH ANSWERS)
(Questions 1–100)
1. ‘A burning question’ means —
A. An irrelevant matter
B. A very important issue
C. A funny topic
D. A solved problem
Answer: B
2. ‘To make both ends meet’ means —
A. To meet relatives
B. To run fast
C. To live within income
D. To make profit
Answer: C
3. ‘A hard nut to crack’ means —
A. A difficult problem
B. A sweet person
C. A financial issue
D. A dangerous plan
Answer: A
4. ‘To hit the nail on the head’ means —
A. To damage something
B. To do exactly right
C. To make mistakes
D. To scold someone
Answer: B
5. ‘Once in a blue moon’ means —
A. Frequently
B. Very rarely
C. Always
D. Immediately
Answer: B
6. ‘To burn the midnight oil’ means —
A. To waste time
B. To study or work late
C. To sleep early
D. To quarrel
Answer: B
7. ‘To blow one’s own trumpet’ means —
A. To praise others
B. To criticise others
C. To praise oneself
D. To remain silent
Answer: C
8. ‘To add fuel to the fire’ means —
A. To calm someone
B. To increase anger
C. To stop fighting
D. To help someone
Answer: B
9. ‘To leave no stone unturned’ means —
A. To do incomplete work
B. To try every possible way
C. To give up easily
D. To waste time
Answer: B
10. ‘To take to task’ means —
A. To praise
B. To scold or punish
C. To support
D. To ignore
Answer: B
11. A Herculean task
means —
A. A job requiring great effort
B. A very simple task
C. A useless job
D. A short task
Answer: A
12. To beat around the bush
means —
A. To avoid the main point
B. To talk clearly
C. To speak loudly
D. To fight
Answer: A
13. A wild goose chase
means —
A. A profitable search
B. A foolish and hopeless search
C. A difficult task
D. A lucky chance
Answer: B
14. To cry over spilt milk
means —
A. To cry loudly
B. To regret something that cannot be changed
C. To be happy
D. To forget past
Answer: B
15. A fish out of water
means —
A. Someone uncomfortable in a situation
B. A brave person
C. A wealthy man
D. A powerful person
Answer: A
16. To cook someone’s goose
means —
A. To help someone
B. To ruin someone’s plans
C. To make fun
D. To invite trouble
Answer: B
17. To turn a deaf ear
means —
A. To listen carefully
B. To ignore
C. To get angry
D. To forgive
Answer: B
18. To hit below the belt
means —
A. To fight fairly
B. To hit physically
C. To act unfairly
D. To work slowly
Answer: C
19. To smell a rat
means —
A. To sense something wrong
B. To be confused
C. To be happy
D. To be hungry
Answer: A
20. To stick to one’s guns
means —
A. To change opinion
B. To remain firm
C. To run away
D. To attack
Answer: B
21. In black and white
means —
A. In detail
B. On paper; in writing
C. Secretly
D. Confused
Answer: B
22. To break the ice
means —
A. To start a conversation
B. To end a meeting
C. To become angry
D. To leave quickly
Answer: A
23. To burn one’s fingers
means —
A. To get injured
B. To suffer from one’s own mistake
C. To become rich
D. To help others
Answer: B
24. To cut a sorry figure
means —
A. To look foolish
B. To win
C. To earn respect
D. To speak politely
Answer: A
25. To face the music
means —
A. To listen to songs
B. To face punishment
C. To dance
D. To celebrate
Answer: B
26. To feather one’s nest
means —
A. To build a house
B. To make money for oneself
C. To help others
D. To travel
Answer: B
27. To get cold feet
means —
A. To become ill
B. To become afraid
C. To run fast
D. To look smart
Answer: B
28. To keep the wolf from the door
means —
A. To avoid poverty
B. To invite danger
C. To protect someone
D. To decorate house
Answer: A
29. To look down upon
means —
A. To admire
B. To hate
C. To respect
D. To think someone inferior
Answer: D
30. To pull someone’s leg
means —
A. To beat
B. To tease
C. To respect
D. To follow
Answer: B
31. A storm in a teacup
means —
A. A big problem
B. A small issue blown out of proportion
C. A calm situation
D. A friendly talk
Answer: B
32. To take with a grain of salt
means —
A. To believe fully
B. To doubt
C. To avoid food
D. To speak softly
Answer: B
33. To turn over a new leaf
means —
A. To change for the better
B. To become lazy
C. To forget everything
D. To travel
Answer: A
34. To call a spade a spade
means —
A. To talk diplomatically
B. To speak bluntly
C. To keep secrets
D. To repeat words
Answer: B
35. To throw light on
means —
A. To hide
B. To clarify
C. To decorate
D. To argue
Answer: B
36. To go to the dogs
means —
A. To improve
B. To waste away
C. To be energetic
D. To become rich
Answer: B
37. To make a mountain out of a molehill
means —
A. To exaggerate a small matter
B. To solve a problem
C. To be strong
D. To ignore facts
Answer: A
38. To keep one’s word
means —
A. To break promise
B. To keep promise
C. To lie
D. To shout
Answer: B
39. To take someone for a ride
means —
A. To give lift
B. To cheat someone
C. To help
D. To praise
Answer: B
40. To bell the cat
means —
A. To avoid responsibility
B. To take a risky task
C. To run early
D. To cheat
Answer: B
41. To jump the gun
means —
A. To delay
B. To start too early
C. To stop working
D. To be confused
Answer: B
42. To cut corners
means —
A. To do something cheaply/unethically
B. To follow rules
C. To spend more
D. To decorate
Answer: A
43. To go the extra mile
means —
A. To work lazily
B. To work more than required
C. To avoid work
D. To take rest
Answer: B
44. To let the cat out of the bag
means —
A. To hide a secret
B. To reveal a secret
C. To punish someone
D. To work hard
Answer: B
45. To hold water
means —
A. To be true
B. To be false
C. To be empty
D. To leak
Answer: A
46. To make a clean breast of
means —
A. To accept guilt
B. To deny truth
C. To run away
D. To punish others
Answer: A
47. To kick the bucket
means —
A. To dance
B. To die
C. To jump
D. To run
Answer: B
48. To go Dutch
means —
A. To quarrel
B. To share expenses
C. To eat fast
D. To cancel plans
Answer: B
49. To bury the hatchet
means —
A. To fight
B. To compromise; make peace
C. To argue
D. To hide weapons
Answer: B
50. To throw in the towel
means —
A. To win
B. To surrender
C. To cry
D. To start again
Answer: B
51. To bite the dust
means —
A. To survive
B. To be defeated / die
C. To jump
D. To get award
Answer: B
52. To call it a day
means —
A. To start work
B. To stop working for the day
C. To rest at night
D. To forget everything
Answer: B
53. To spill the beans
means —
A. To hide truth
B. To reveal secret
C. To cook food
D. To complain
Answer: B
54. A close shave
means —
A. A big loss
B. A narrow escape
C. A haircut
D. A false alarm
Answer: B
55. A tall order
means —
A. An easy job
B. A difficult task
C. A funny plan
D. A useless task
Answer: B
56. In hot water
means —
A. In problem
B. In peace
C. In joy
D. In rest
Answer: A
57. To get into a scrape
means —
A. To get in trouble
B. To work hard
C. To hide
D. To forget
Answer: A
58. A red-letter day
means —
A. A very happy and special day
B. A sad day
C. A dull day
D. A working day
Answer: A
59. A cold blanket
means —
A. A lazy person
B. A person who spoils others’ joy
C. A smart person
D. A polite person
Answer: B
60. At daggers drawn
means —
A. Very friendly
B. At enmity; ready to fight
C. In confusion
D. In joy
Answer: B
61. A square peg in a round hole
means —
A. A perfect match
B. A misfit
C. A smart worker
D. A strong person
Answer: B
62. A snake in the grass
means —
A. A strong enemy
B. A hidden enemy
C. A friend
D. A stranger
Answer: B
63. A wet blanket
means —
A. A strong person
B. A person who discourages others
C. A funny person
D. A rich person
Answer: B
64. To read between the lines
means —
A. To read carefully
B. To understand hidden meaning
C. To learn fast
D. To make mistakes
Answer: B
65. To rain cats and dogs
means —
A. Mild rain
B. Heavy rain
C. No rain
D. Rain with storm
Answer: B
66. To turn the tables
means —
A. To lose
B. To reverse the situation
C. To eat food
D. To shout
Answer: B
67. To miss the boat
means —
A. To get chance
B. To miss opportunity
C. To travel
D. To lose control
Answer: B
68. To jump on the bandwagon
means —
A. To oppose trend
B. To follow trend
C. To think differently
D. To cry
Answer: B
69. To eat humble pie
means —
A. To get praise
B. To apologize humbly
C. To sing loudly
D. To cheat
Answer: B
70. To grease someone’s palm
means —
A. To hit
B. To bribe
C. To shake hands
D. To salute
Answer: B
71. To keep one’s fingers crossed
means —
A. To pray for good luck
B. To cheat
C. To write fast
D. To hide truth
Answer: A
72. To blow hot and cold
means —
A. To be firm
B. To change moods frequently
C. To help others
D. To sleep
Answer: B
73. To call the shots
means —
A. To fire gun
B. To make important decisions
C. To sing
D. To run
Answer: B
74. To keep at bay
means —
A. To control / prevent
B. To invite
C. To join
D. To speak
Answer: A
75. To put on airs
means —
A. To remain silent
B. To be humble
C. To show off
D. To run away
Answer: C
76. To beat a retreat
means —
A. To advance
B. To run away from danger
C. To discuss
D. To smile
Answer: B
77. To take the cake
means —
A. To get reward
B. To be the best or worst in something
C. To eat more
D. To cry
Answer: B
78. To take the bull by the horns
means —
A. To avoid danger
B. To face difficulty boldly
C. To be afraid
D. To complain
Answer: B
79. To throw dust in someone’s eyes
means —
A. To help others
B. To deceive
C. To make laugh
D. To insult
Answer: B
80. To smell the roses
means —
A. To enjoy life
B. To run fast
C. To cry
D. To cheat
Answer: A
81. To foot the bill
means —
A. To refuse payment
B. To pay the bill
C. To borrow
D. To save
Answer: B
82. To chew the cud
means —
A. To think deeply
B. To walk fast
C. To eat slowly
D. To sleep
Answer: A
83. To keep an eye on
means —
A. To watch carefully
B. To ignore
C. To shout
D. To steal
Answer: A
84. To take someone to the cleaners
means —
A. To help
B. To cheat someone badly
C. To wash clothes
D. To praise
Answer: B
85. To sail through
means —
A. To pass easily
B. To fail
C. To run
D. To sleep
Answer: A
86. To give the cold shoulder
means —
A. To welcome warmly
B. To ignore
C. To argue
D. To thank
Answer: B
87. To play second fiddle
means —
A. To lead
B. To take a subordinate role
C. To shout
D. To relax
Answer: B
88. To live hand to mouth
means —
A. To live in luxury
B. To live with barely enough
C. To live alone
D. To ignore needs
Answer: B
89. To be in seventh heaven
means —
A. Very sad
B. Extremely happy
C. Confused
D. Restless
Answer: B
90. To hit the jackpot
means —
A. To fail
B. To win unexpectedly
C. To shout
D. To lose money
Answer: B
91. To burn bridges
means —
A. To lose friends
B. To destroy relations permanently
C. To make friends
D. To travel
Answer: B
92. To bury one’s head in the sand
means —
A. To face facts
B. To ignore reality
C. To enjoy
D. To work hard
Answer: B
93. To bite off more than one can chew
means —
A. To eat more
B. To take up more work than manageable
C. To run fast
D. To play
Answer: B
94. To pass the buck
means —
A. To take blame
B. To shift responsibility
C. To speak truth
D. To study
Answer: B
95. To hit the roof
means —
A. To be happy
B. To become extremely angry
C. To climb
D. To fall down
Answer: B
96. To jump down someone’s throat
means —
A. To ignore
B. To scold angrily
C. To praise
D. To laugh
Answer: B
97. To keep one’s chin up
means —
A. To cry
B. To remain cheerful in difficulty
C. To sleep
D. To fight
Answer: B
98. To throw up one’s hands
means —
A. To surrender in despair
B. To pray
C. To run
D. To clap
Answer: A
99. To rise to the occasion
means —
A. To fail
B. To perform well during difficulty
C. To sleep
D. To cry
Answer: B
100. To fan the flames
means —
A. To calm down
B. To make a bad situation worse
C. To run away
D. To help others
Answer: B
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