Idioms and Phrases MCQs

Solved English MCQs on common idioms and phrases asked in SSC and banking exams, such as burn the midnight oil, bite the bullet and bury the hatchet, with meanings and usage.

1. 1

   Select the correct meaning of the idiom "a piece of cake".

   Aa sweet dishBa small rewardCsomething very easyDa share of profit

   Correct answer: C. something very easy

   Example: "The first paper was a piece of cake for her."

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   Select the correct meaning of the idiom "to burn the midnight oil".

   Ato waste fuelBto celebrate a festivalCto start a fireDto work or study late into the night

   Correct answer: D. to work or study late into the night

   Example: "He burnt the midnight oil before his exams."

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   Select the correct meaning of the idiom "to break the ice".

   Ato end a friendshipBto start a conversation and ease tensionCto cause troubleDto win a game

   Correct answer: B. to start a conversation and ease tension

   Example: "The teacher told a joke to break the ice on the first day."

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   Select the correct meaning of the idiom "to cost an arm and a leg".

   Ato be very expensiveBto cause an injuryCto take a long timeDto be cheap

   Correct answer: A. to be very expensive

   Example: "That new phone cost him an arm and a leg."

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5. 5

   Select the correct meaning of the idiom "under the weather".

   Aslightly unwellBout in the rainCvery happyDin a hurry

   Correct answer: A. slightly unwell

   Example: "She stayed home because she was feeling under the weather."

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   Select the correct meaning of the idiom "to bite the bullet".

   Ato face something unpleasant bravelyBto eat quicklyCto get hurtDto attack someone

   Correct answer: A. to face something unpleasant bravely

   Example: "He bit the bullet and told his boss about the mistake."

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   Select the correct meaning of the idiom "to let the cat out of the bag".

   Ato go shoppingBto free an animalCto create confusionDto reveal a secret by mistake

   Correct answer: D. to reveal a secret by mistake

   Example: "He let the cat out of the bag about the surprise party."

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   Select the correct meaning of the idiom "to beat about the bush".

   Ato search carefullyBto avoid coming to the main pointCto punish someoneDto clear a garden

   Correct answer: B. to avoid coming to the main point

   Example: "Stop beating about the bush and tell me what happened."

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   Select the correct meaning of the phrase "a blessing in disguise".

   Aa false promiseBsomething that seems bad at first but turns out to be goodCa religious ceremonyDa hidden enemy

   Correct answer: B. something that seems bad at first but turns out to be good

   Example: "Missing the bus was a blessing in disguise; I met an old friend."

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    Select the correct meaning of the idiom "to call it a day".

    Ato stop working for the time beingBto begin a new taskCto telephone someoneDto name a festival

    Correct answer: A. to stop working for the time being

    Example: "It's already 8 p.m.; let's call it a day."

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    Select the correct meaning of the idiom "to keep one's fingers crossed".

    Ato tell a lieBto keep a secretCto be afraidDto hope for a good result

    Correct answer: D. to hope for a good result

    Example: "I'm keeping my fingers crossed for the interview result."

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    Select the correct meaning of the idiom "to add fuel to the fire".

    Ato cook foodBto start a businessCto make a bad situation worseDto help someone

    Correct answer: C. to make a bad situation worse

    Example: "His rude reply only added fuel to the fire."

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    Select the correct meaning of the idiom "the apple of one's eye".

    Aa jealous personBa healthy dietCa person who is loved very muchDan eye disease

    Correct answer: C. a person who is loved very much

    Example: "His granddaughter is the apple of his eye."

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15. 14

    Select the correct meaning of the phrase "at the eleventh hour".

    Avery earlyBafter a long delayCat 11 o'clockDat the last possible moment

    Correct answer: D. at the last possible moment

    Example: "He submitted the form at the eleventh hour."

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    Select the correct meaning of the idiom "to cry over spilt milk".

    Ato waste foodBto complain about pricesCto regret something that cannot be undoneDto be very hungry

    Correct answer: C. to regret something that cannot be undone

    Example: "The exam is over; there is no use crying over spilt milk."

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    Select the correct meaning of the idiom "hand in glove".

    Ashaking handsBworking very closely together, often in something wrongCbeing lazyDwearing gloves

    Correct answer: B. working very closely together, often in something wrong

    Example: "The clerk was hand in glove with the thieves."

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    Select the correct meaning of the phrase "through thick and thin".

    Athrough a forestBin a careless wayCwith great difficultyDin good times and bad

    Correct answer: D. in good times and bad

    Example: "They stood by each other through thick and thin."

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    Select the correct meaning of the idiom "to turn over a new leaf".

    Ato plant a treeBto change one's behaviour for the betterCto read a new bookDto change one's job

    Correct answer: B. to change one's behaviour for the better

    Example: "After the warning, he turned over a new leaf and began coming on time."

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    Select the correct meaning of the idiom "to bury the hatchet".

    Ato make peace and end a quarrelBto start a fightCto hide a weaponDto dig a hole

    Correct answer: A. to make peace and end a quarrel

    Example: "The two neighbours finally buried the hatchet."

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    Select the correct meaning of the idiom "to hit the sack".

    Ato win easilyBto punch somethingCto go to bedDto lose one's job

    Correct answer: C. to go to bed

    Example: "I'm tired; I'm going to hit the sack early tonight."

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