Idioms and Phrases MCQs

Question 1

The popularity of the yesteryears' superstar is on the wane.

Accepted Answer

growing less

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growing more

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at its peak

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at rock bottom

Question 2

The members of the group were at odds over the selection procedure.

Accepted Answer

in dispute

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acting foolishly

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unanimous

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behaving childishly

Question 3

I did not mind what he was saying, he was only talking through his hat.

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talking nonsense

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talking insultingly

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talking irresponsibly

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talking ignorantly

Question 4

If you pass this difficult examination, it will be a feather in your cap.

Accepted Answer

you will feel proud of it

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you will get a very good job

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your parents will be very happy

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you will get a scholarship for higher studies

Question 5

You cannot throw dust into my eyes.

Accepted Answer

cheat me

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hurt me

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abuse me

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terrify me

Question 6

Our school is within a stone's throw of the railway station.

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at a short distance

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within a certain radius

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within a definite circumference

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very far off

Question 7

It was a Herculean task for me.

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work requiring great effort

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impossible task

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easy work

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an entirely new task

Question 8

I just paid him a left-handed compliment.

Accepted Answer

an insincere

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an honest

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a well deserved

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a flattering

Question 9

The captain played with determination because the honour of the team was at stake.

Accepted Answer

in danger

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inevitable

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at the top

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necessary