Idioms and Phrases MCQs

Question 1

He did me a good turn by recommending me for the post of Vice-Principal.

Accepted Answer

did an act of kindness

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became suddenly good

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improved my prospects

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returned my kindness

Question 2

Since he already has cushy job, he can afford to be extravagant.

Accepted Answer

financially comfortable job

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luxurious job

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job with no work

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everlasting job

Question 3

He is on the wrong side of fifty.

Accepted Answer

over fifty years old

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not yer fifty

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a sinner

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old and haggard

Question 4

He was undecided. He let the grass grow under his feet.

Accepted Answer

sat unmoving

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moved away

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loitered around

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stayed out

Question 5

His biographers discovered to their surprise that he was an atheist to the backbone.

Accepted Answer

completely

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by and large

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by birth

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to some extent

Question 6

One should not indulge in tall talks.

Accepted Answer

boasting

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flattering

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ideal talk

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irrelevant talk

Question 7

Although both the partners are running the business for the last twelve years but their business is now on its last legs.

Accepted Answer

about to perish

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about to take off

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about to produce results

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about to fructify

Question 8

You will get into hot water if you commit the same mistake again.

Accepted Answer

be in trouble

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suffer

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be in a fix

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incur loss

Question 9

it is out of the question for only one to have a quiet meal with a set of ultras around him.

Accepted Answer

unthinkable

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undesirable

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impossible

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unbecoming