Idiom and Phrases Quiz Set 10 For Banking, Defence and SSC etc
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MCQ Questions on Idiom and Phrases Quiz Set 10 For Banking, Defence and SSC etc
Q. Choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. "Piece of his mind."
A. Advised him
B. Scolded him
C. Encouraged him
D. Suggested anew
Correct: Option (B)
Explanation: The idiom 'give someone a piece of one's mind' means to scold or reprimand someone angrily for their actions.
Q. Choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. "Breathing down his neck."
A. Abusing and ill-treating him
B. Watching all his actions closely
C. Shouting loudly at him
D. Giving him strenuous work
Correct: Option (B)
Explanation: The idiom 'breathe down someone's neck' means to watch or supervise someone very closely, often in an annoying manner.
Q. Choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. "Let sleeping dogs lie."
A. To be liberal
B. To be tolerant
C. To be neutral
D. To avoid discussing troublesome matters
Correct: Option (D)
Explanation: The idiom 'let sleeping dogs lie' means to avoid reopening old disputes or discussing matters that may cause trouble.
Q. Choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. "Thrust your nose into my affairs."
A. Be in opposition to
B. Deal with
C. Advise me about
D. Meddle officiously in
Correct: Option (D)
Explanation: The idiom 'thrust one's nose into' means to interfere or meddle in someone else's personal matters without being asked.
Q. Choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. "Not worth his salt."
A. Quite worthless
B. Very proud of himself
C. Quite depressed
D. Very strange
Correct: Option (A)
Explanation: The idiom 'not worth one's salt' means not deserving one's pay or position because of incompetence or lack of ability.
Q. Choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. "As sure as eggs is eggs."
A. In course of time
B. It is a fact
C. Quite certainly
D. Unfortunately
Correct: Option (C)
Explanation: The idiom 'as sure as eggs is eggs' means something is absolutely certain to happen.
Q. Choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. "Kicked the bucket."
A. Met with an accident
B. Was badly injured
C. Quarrelled
D. Died
Correct: Option (D)
Explanation: The idiom 'kick the bucket' is an informal expression meaning to die.
Q. Choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. "In a brown study."
A. In his study room
B. Absorbed in reading
C. Absent-minded
D. In a state of shock
Correct: Option (C)
Explanation: The idiom 'in a brown study' means being deeply absorbed in thought or absent-minded.
Q. Choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. "The pot calling the kettle black."
A. Both being guilty of the same mistake
B. A person accusing another of being black
C. A person blaming another for something he has not done
D. Someone criticising another for a fault which he himself has
Correct: Option (D)
Explanation: The idiom 'the pot calling the kettle black' refers to a person criticizing someone else for a fault that they themselves possess.
Q. Choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. "Turned a new leaf."
A. Begun a different mode of life
B. Started using his intelligence
C. Proved to be a worthy person on his job
D. Accepted the new job that was offered to him
Correct: Option (A)
Explanation: The idiom 'turned a new leaf' means to start behaving in a better way or begin a new and improved phase of life.
Q. Choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. "Tarred with the same brush."
A. Work on the same principles
B. Have the same merits
C. Are treated equally
D. Possess the same defects
Correct: Option (D)
Explanation: The idiom 'tarred with the same brush' means to be considered as having the same faults or bad qualities as someone else.
Q. Choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. "Steal a march."
A. Resist
B. Outshine
C. Defy
D. Challenge
Correct: Option (B)
Explanation: The idiom 'steal a march' means to gain an advantage over someone, often by acting before they do.
Q. Choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. "Picking holes."
A. Asking irrelevant questions on
B. Suggesting improvement in
C. Finding fault with
D. Creating problems in
Correct: Option (C)
Explanation: The idiom 'pick holes' means to criticize something by finding faults in it.
Q. Choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. "Go broke."
A. Lose temper
B. Become rich
C. Become penniless
D. Sell all he has
Correct: Option (C)
Explanation: The idiom 'go broke' means to lose all one's money and become bankrupt or penniless.
Q. Choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. "Sets great store by."
A. Laughs at
B. Values greatly
C. Ignores
D. Neglects
Correct: Option (B)
Explanation: The idiom 'set great store by' means to value or consider something very important.
Q. Choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. "Touch and go."
A. Safe
B. Risky
C. Easy
D. Quick
Correct: Option (B)
Explanation: The idiom 'touch and go' refers to a situation that is uncertain or very risky, where the outcome is doubtful.
Q. Choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. "Strike gold."
A. Make money
B. Find a line of argument
C. Benefit from
D. Get good results
Correct: Option (D)
Explanation: The idiom 'strike gold' means to achieve great success or obtain excellent results unexpectedly.
Q. Choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. "Won his laurels."
A. Fought bravely
B. Defeated his enemies
C. Acquired distinction
D. Overpowered his enemies
Correct: Option (C)
Explanation: The idiom 'win one's laurels' means to gain fame, honor, or distinction through achievement.
Q. What is decorative handwriting called?
A. Calligraphy
B. Manuscript
C. Inscription
D. Hagiography
Correct: Option (A)
Explanation: Calligraphy is the art of beautiful and decorative handwriting. A manuscript is a handwritten document, an inscription is text engraved on a surface, and hagiography is the writing of saints' biographies.
Q. That which cannot be defeated is called:
A. Invincible
B. Invulnerable
C. Infallible
D. Indictable
Correct: Option (A)
Explanation: Invincible means impossible to defeat or overcome. Invulnerable means incapable of being harmed, infallible means incapable of making mistakes, and indictable refers to an offense that can be formally charged in court.