Idioms and Phrases MCQs

Question 1

Some of us are really in a Catch-22 situation.

Accepted Answer

absurd

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dangerous

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hopeful

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depressive

Question 2

Pt. Nehru was born with a silver spoon in his mouth.

Accepted Answer

born in a wealthy family

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born in a royal family

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born in a middle class family

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born in a family of nationalists

Question 3

When the police came, thieves took to their heels.

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took to flight

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were taken by surprise

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took shelter in a tall building

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unconditionally surrendered

Question 4

The detective left no stone unturned to trace the culprit.

Accepted Answer

used all available means

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did very irrelevant things

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took no pains

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resorted to illegitimate practices

Question 5

When he tells stories about himself, he is inclined to draw the longbow.

Accepted Answer

exaggerate

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get excited

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get emotional

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understate

Question 6

He will win this election hands down.

Accepted Answer

win easily

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win with a big margin

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win with a narrow margin

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scrape through

Question 7

Eloquent lamentations regarding the fate of the flora and fauna are certain to be rendered a cry in the wilderness.

Accepted Answer

a cry in vain

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an unpleasant situation

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a cry with a laughter

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a laughter having no end

Question 8

There was a job for me to cut my teeth on.

Accepted Answer

to gain experiences

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to try

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to sharpen my wits

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to earn a decent salary

Question 9

The sworn enemies have decided to bury the hatchet.

Accepted Answer

to make peace

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to help each other

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to avoid each other

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to become partners