Idioms And Phrases - English Aptitude MCQ Questions and Answers

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Each section contains 100 MCQs on Idioms and Phrases .

We should guard against our green-eyed friends.

A) rich B) jealous C) handsome D) enthusiastic

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option B

Solution:

green-eyed: envious or jealous.

It goes to his heart to see so much misery.

A) influences him B) touches him deeply C) makes him yield D) annoys him

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option B

Solution:

goes to his heart: touches him deeply.

Rajeev achieved success by resorting to a hole and corner method.

A) obscure B) usual C) underhand D) clever

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option C

Solution:

hole and corner: furtive or secretive

There is no love lost between the two neighbours.

A) close friendship B) intense dislike C) a love-hate relationship D) cool indifference

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option B

Solution:

no love lost: intense hatred.

He is a person after my own heart.

A) an object of mockery B) an emotional man C) a happy go lucky fellow D) exactly to one's own liking

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option D

Solution:

person after my own heart: someone who likes the same things.

It is a moot point whether we should stop work or struggle on.

A) all too clear B) a fixed belief C) a burning question D) a debatable point

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option D

Solution:

moot point: An issue that is subject to, or open for, discussion or debate, to which no satisfactory answer is found.

It was such a messy affair but Manish somehow managed to wash his hands of the entire affair.

A) subdue B) twist the facts of C) prove himself innocent in D) disclaim responsibility

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option D

Solution:

wash his hands of: To absolve oneself of or distance oneself from responsibility for something.

This place affords a bird's eye view of the green valley below.

A) beautiful view B) general view C) narrow view D) ugly view

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option B

Solution:

bird's eye view: a view from a very high place that allows you to see a large area.

Rahul fought tooth and nail to save his company.

A) with weapons B) as best as he could C) using unfair means D) with strength and fury

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option D

Solution:

tooth and nail: with all one's resources or energy; fiercely.

He has made his mark in politics.

A) attained notoriety B) ruined his wealth C) acquired wealth D) distinguished himself

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option D

Solution:

made his mark: To do something that will be remembered or that makes one famous or successful.

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