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PPSC Tests Session 2024

Idioms Set # 02
1. “Out of Question” means ……………….
a. Easy b. Stunning
c. Impossible d. Ugly
2. “To lose heart” means to become ……………….
a. Angry b. Mad
c. Sad d. Discouraged
3. What does "To lose face" means?
a. To look blank b. To look angry
c. To be helpless d. To be humiliated
4. "Air head" means ………………….
a. A stupid person b. A pilot
c. A proud monarch d. A genius
5. "Never-never land" means ………………
a. An ideal place b. Dream land
c. A worthless place d. A useless situation
6. To point the finger of scorn to someone is to treat him with:
a. Disdain b. Kindness
c. Indifferentism d. Respect
7. Choose the correct meaning of the following idioms and proverbs. His bark is worse than his bite.
a. He bark as well as bite like a dog. b. He sounds dangerous but is not.
c. His anger is biting. d. Bank of a dog is more harmful than blue.
8. Choose the correct meaning of the following idioms and proverbs. There is no smoke without a
fire.
a. Fire always emits smoke. b. Fire is a source of pollution in environment.
c. There is some truth in a rumor. d. For smoke we have to fire.

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9. Choose the correct meaning of idiom: "Put/set the cat among the pigeons".
a. To be afraid of darkness b. To flatter the boss with unnecessary praise
c. To beat the weak d. To say or do something that makes a lot of people angry
10. Select the right idiom.
a. Burn the night oil b. I burn the late night oil
c. Burn the midnight oil d. Burn the oil
11. Select the right idiom.
a. Keep body and character together. b. Keep body and mind together.
c. Keep body and soul together. d. Keep body and spirit together.
12. “To call spade a spade” means ……………
a. To meet expectations b. To avoid the main topic
c. To speak in plain terms d. To make loud noise
13. “To give one the sack” means ………………
a. To defeat a person b. To dismiss a person
c. To make agree someone d. To abuse a person
14. Rule of Thumb means ………………………..
a. mark of thumb on a legal paper
b. an easily applied procedure for making a determination
c. an easy choice
d. an unknown rule
15. What it the moaning of the Idiom/proverb "To be at loggerheads"
a. To cooperate with enemies b. To be in strong disagreement or dispute
c. To face stiff opposition d. To tax one's mind and body
16. Choose the correct meaning of the idiom: "A dark horse".
a. A pure black horse b. A wicked fellow
c. A lucky horse d. An unexpected winner
17. What is the meaning of idiom/proverb "To take the bull by the horns"?
a. To punish a person for his arrogance
b. To deal with a difficult situation in a direct way
c. To handle it by fierce attack
d. To bypass the legal process
18. Choose the correct meaning of the Idioms: To bear the brunt of:
a. in a position of advantage b. to make an easy choice
c. undecided d. to endure the main force or shock

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19. Choose the correct meaning of the idiom: "Gift of the gab"
a. A gift from a wealthy person b. A gift from a poor person
c. A gift from a relative d. Fluency of speech
20. Choose the correct meaning of the idiom "To drive home".
a. To find one's roots b. To return to original position
c. To return home d. To emphasize a point
21. Choose the correct meaning of the idioms: Hobson's choice:
a. Giving no choice at all b. To make the best choice
c. To make the worst choice d. To settle for a compromise
22. “To fight tooth and nail” means ………………….
a. To fight a losing battle b. To oppose resolutely
c. To have physical fight d. To lodge a formal protest
23. Choose the meaning of the idioms: On the fence:
a. In a position of advantage b. In a difficult situation
c. About to fall d. Undecided
24. Choose the correct meaning of idiom: To husband one’s resources:
a. To hand over everything to husband b. To manage one’s meaning with frugality
c. To take household expenses from d. None of these
25. What is the meaning of the idiom: A wet blanket?
a. A comfortable thing b. An unpleasant situation
c. An unwelcomed guest d. Someone presence damps enthusiasm
26. What is the meaning of idiom: To smell a rat.
a. To detect bad smell b. To misunderstand
c. To suspect a trick or detect d. To see hidden
27. To make amend for means ………………………..
a. To make every possible effort b. To compensate for damage
c. To bring change in something d. None of these
28. “Cock and Bull Story” means ……………………………… :
a. Imaginary Story b. True Story
c. Initial Learning d. A lie that is completely Unbelievable
29. Choose the correct meaning of the idiom: "A Gordian Knot".
a. A piece of rope b. Difficult or complex problem
c. An easy task d. None of these
30. What does "to break the Ice" mean?
a. To start sleep b. To start a conversation
c. To start friendship d. To cool
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