Idioms and Phrases MCQs

Question 1

It will be wise on your part to let the bygones be bygones.

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ignore the past

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resist the past

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recollect the past

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revive the past

Question 2

The recent film 'Secular India' has tried to keep the pot of Muslim women's Bill boiling.

Accepted Answer

keep the controversy alive

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to earn enough support for

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to force the authorities to reconsider

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none of these

Question 3

He got hold of the wrong end of the stick.

Accepted Answer

misjudged a situation

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committed a blunder

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fixed wrong priorities

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felt uneasy

Question 4

He is a great hand at organising public meetings.

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expert at

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very fond of

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accustomed to

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well qualified for

Question 5

He always cuts both ends.

Accepted Answer

argues in support of both sides of the issue

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works for both sides

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behaves dishonestly

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creates discord among friends

Question 6

There is no hard and fast rule regarding this subject.

Accepted Answer

rule that cannot be broken or modified

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rule that is difficult

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rule that is fast changing

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rule that can be broken or modified

Question 7

His phenomenal success shows that he has got the midas touch.

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ability to succeed in all projects

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fabulous wealth

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tremendous acquaintances and resources

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superhuman qualities

Question 8

The boss brought matters to a head by forcing him too work more.

Accepted Answer

created an atmosphere of confrontation

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made him unhappy

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created a lot of unhappiness

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brought matters to a decisive point

Question 9

It is Rashmi who wears the trousers in their house and he timidly allows it.

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is dominant

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dresses glamorously

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earns a living

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makes all the decision