Idioms and Phrases MCQs

Question 1

The robbery was committed in the wee hours of the day.

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at dawn

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after midnight

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at noontime in the evening

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none of the above

Question 2

At Christmas, even the elderly fathers paint the town red.

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have a lively time

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indulge in rioting

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paint the houses red

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spill red wine

Question 3

The speaker's observations on the subject were beside the mark.

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irrelevant

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correct

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exaggerated

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incorrect

Question 4

He works by fits and starts.

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irregularly

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consistently

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in high spirits

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enthusiastically

Question 5

He is at loggerheads with his assistants about the management of the concern.

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differing strongly

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in agreement

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in confusion

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undecided

Question 6

The doctor says the patient has turned the corner.

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passed the crisis

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completely recovered

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become worse

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died

Question 7

Harassed by repeated acts of injustice, he decided to put his foot down.

Accepted Answer

not to yield

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resign

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withdraw

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accept the proposal unconditionally

Question 8

In almost every party, my friend tries to rule the roost.

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to domineer

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to make friends

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to remain aloof

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to become popular

Question 9

In parliament, every member can have the floor with the permission of the speaker.

Accepted Answer

raise an issue

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leave the house

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make a speech

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speak against his own party