Question 1

Directions: Choose the word from the options that correctly defines the meaning to the given idiom/phrase.

Turn over a new leaf

To mend one's way
To be present
To discard
To survive

Answer

Correct Option: A

Question 2

Directions: Choose the word from the options that correctly defines the meaning to the given idiom / phrase.

Rise to the occasion

Do habitually
To equal to an emergency
To understand
To join others

Answer

Correct Option: B

Question 3

Directions: Choose the word from the options that correctly defines the meaning to the given idiom / phrase.

Too many irons in the fire

Big fire
Too many engagements
To relax
To amuse

Answer

Correct Option: B

Question 4

Directions: Choose the word from the options that correctly defines the meaning to the given idiom / phrase.

To let the cat out of the bag

To get into trouble
To keep a secret
Have fever
To reveal a secret

Answer

Correct Option: D

Question 5

Directions: Choose the word from the options that correctly defines the meaning to the given idiom / phrase.

To cut the Gordian knot

To do an easy thing
To solve a difficulty
Ready made
To have no effect

Answer

Correct Option: B

Question 6

Directions: Choose the word from the options that correctly defines the meaning to the given idiom / phrase.

Face the music

Love music
To avoid
Face the consequence of one's action
To delay

Answer

Correct Option: C

Question 7

Directions: Choose the word from the options that correctly defines the meaning to the given idiom / phrase.

A burning question

A present
An old important issue
A matter hotly discussed in public
Life imprisonment

Answer

Correct Option: C

Question 8

Directions: Choose the word from the options that correctly defines the meaning to the given idiom / phrase.

A feather in one's cap

Something to be ashamed of
Something to be proud of
Creditable success
Keep silent

Answer

Correct Option: B

Question 9

Directions: Choose the word from the options that correctly defines the meaning to the given idiom / phrase.

Can't see the wood for the trees

Silly person
A fool
Unable to see the main point
To encourage

Answer

Correct Option: C

Question 10

Directions: Choose the word from the options that correctly defines the meaning to the given idiom / phrase.

Laugh up one's sleeve

To amuse
To make others laugh
To laugh secretly
To laugh in public

Answer

Correct Option: C

Question 11

Directions: Choose the word from the options that correctly defines the meaning to the given idiom / phrase.

Chicken-hearted

Cowardly
Fearlessly
Festive occasion
Sincerely

Answer

Correct Option: A

Question 12

Directions: Choose the word from the options that correctly defines the meaning to the given idiom / phrase.

Kick up a row

to create a disturbance
Meet by chance
To pursue
Noiselessly

Answer

Correct Option: A

Question 13

Directions: Choose the word from the options that correctly defines the meaning to the given idiom / phrase.

Come off with flying colours

Compensate
Take care of
Achieve creditable success
Keep silent

Answer

Correct Option: C

Question 14

Directions: Choose the word from the options that correctly defines the meaning to the given idiom / phrase.

Capital punishment

Object to
Death penalty
Release
Balance

Answer

Correct Option: B

Question 15

Directions: Choose the word from the options that correctly defines the meaning to the given idiom / phrase.

Hit the nail on the head

To make tidy
To do the right thing
Meet by chance
Do wrong things

Answer

Correct Option: B

Question 16

Directions: Choose the word from the options that correctly defines the meaning to the given idiom / phrase.

Leave no stone unturned

To rest
To do everything that can be done
To fight
To punish

Answer

Correct Option: B

Question 17

Directions: Choose the word from the options that correctly defines the meaning to the given idiom / phrase.

Hit below the belt

To act unfairly
To act in fair manner
To give up
To act bravely

Answer

Correct Option: A

Question 18

Directions: Choose the word from the options that correctly defines the meaning to the given idiom / phrase.

Nip the evil in the bud

To destroy an evil in its early stage
To fight
To foster an evil
To agree with

Answer

Correct Option: A

Question 19

Directions: Choose the word from the options that correctly defines the meaning to the given idiom / phrase.

Cut a sorry figure

To beat severely
Make a poor show
To venture
To discourage

Answer

Correct Option: B

Question 20

Directions: Choose the word from the options that correctly defines the meaning to the given idiom / phrase.

To be under cloud

Puzzle
Enjoy the favour
Talk thoughtlessly
To be under suspicion

Answer

Correct Option: D

Question 21

Directions: Choose the word from the options that correctly defines the meaning to the given idiom / phrase.

Of one's own accord

Give up fighting
Willingly
Unwillingly
To take care of

Answer

Correct Option: B

Question 22

Directions: Choose the word from the options that correctly defines the meaning to the given idiom / phrase.

Part and parcel

Heavy package
Useless party
Essential party
To compensate

Answer

Correct Option: C

Question 23

Directions: Choose the word from the options that correctly defines the meaning to the given idiom / phrase.

Poke one's nose into

To interfere
Unconcerned
To criticise
To continue

Answer

Correct Option: A

Question 24

Directions: Choose the word from the options that correctly defines the meaning to the given idiom / phrase.

Pros and cons

To amuse
Keep silent
To deceive
Reasons for and against

Answer

Correct Option: D

Question 25

Directions: Choose the word from the options that correctly defines the meaning to the given idiom / phrase.

Play ducks and drakes with

To save money
To be on the run
To fight
To squander money

Answer

Correct Option: D

Description: Take Quiz of Idioms & Phrases in English
Number of Questions: 25
Created by: Vijay Palan
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