Idioms and Phrases MCQs

Question 1

A movement for the world unity is in the offing.

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about to start

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at the end

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on decline

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in the air

Question 2

His most trusted friend proved to be a snake in the grass.

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an unreliable and deceitful person

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cowardly and brutal

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a hidden enemy

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low and mean

Question 3

He is in the habit of responding at the drop of a hat.

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without delay

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thoughtfully

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wisely

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foolishly

Question 4

I am afraid the two brothers are at cross purposes.

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are misunderstanding each other

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quarrel with each other

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dislike each other

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are working against each other

Question 5

When I saw him in the morning, he looked like a duck in a thunderstorm.

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distressed

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timid

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peaceful

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indomitable

Question 6

I am sure he means business.

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is earnest

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is inquisitive

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is a trader

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is fool

Question 7

He has designs on that young girl.

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wants to rape

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desires to be alone with

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wants to cheat

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wants to be intimate with

Question 8

It was after a long time that the police was able to lay the thief by the heels.

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chase and capture

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run fast after

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play tricks on

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arrest

Question 9

The involvement of teachers in the scheme of education proves to be a mare's nest.

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a false invention

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a noble thing

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a successful idea

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a timely step