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Idioms 15 MCQs

The document provides definitions and explanations for various idiomatic expressions and phrases in English. Each phrase is accompanied by multiple-choice options that clarify its meaning. The focus is on understanding common idioms and their implications in conversation.

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Idioms 15 MCQs

The document provides definitions and explanations for various idiomatic expressions and phrases in English. Each phrase is accompanied by multiple-choice options that clarify its meaning. The focus is on understanding common idioms and their implications in conversation.

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Keep at bay

1) Keep your problems to yourselves


2) to control something and prevent it from causing you problems
3) Not share a secret
4) Maintain a long distance relationship
Leave no stone unturned
1) Search for the hidden treasure
2) Do a futile task
3) Be known for achieving a tremendous feat
4) Try every possible course of action in order to achieve something
Pull yourself together
1. go to sleep
2. try to understand
3. do a good job
4. calm down
Back to square one
1. Neglect something
2. Draw a square
3. Move ahead
4. Come to the original point
Show the white feather
A) Show signs of cowardice
B) Act arrogantly
C) Show intimacy
D) Act impudently
At the drop of a hat
(a) Without any hesitation; instantly.
(b) Show outward respect to someone you hate.
(c) Forcibly let go of something which is very personal to you.
(d) A mistake which is of not much consequence.
To make a fuss about
(a) To be extremely delighted
(b) To work hard for eventual success
(c) To be very strict or have very high standards
(d) An excessive display of attention or activity
To hit the nail on the head
(a) To take out frustration by
beating a person
(b) To make a wrong decision
(c) To find exactly the right
answer
(d) To unwittingly fall into a trap
A Hard nut to crack.
A.A foolish search
B.A difficult problem
C.An easy question
D.Expensive thing
Wet behind the ears.
A. Unsuitable
B. Inexperienced
C. Unhealthy
D. Irresponsible
The possession of Kashmir is
a bone of contention between
India and Pakistan.
a. a subject of peace
b. a subject of trade
c. a subject of dispute
d. a subject of exports
My friend turned a deaf ear to my tale of loss and refused to help me.
a. went far away
b. listened carefully
c. paid no heed
d. turned his ear away
Rahul fought tooth and nail to save his company.
a. with weapons
b. with all efforts
c. using unfair means
d. with strength and fury
Spick and Span
(a) High and Low
(b) Dark and Light
(c) Neat and Clean
(d) Happy and Sad
Give cold shoulder
• intentionally ignore someone
b) Had a monstrous fight with someone
c) To spread a false rumor about someone
d) To accept defeat without even trying
Spill the beans
A. To tell people about someone’s secrets
B. As a low priority
C. Everyone gets a chance eventually
D. Once in a life-time

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