Idioms And Phrases - English Aptitude MCQ Questions and Answers

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Each section contains 100 MCQs on Idioms and Phrases .

He rides the high horse because of his high connection.

A) is famous B) talks flatteringly C) puts on airs D) is prosperous

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option C

Solution:

rides the high horse: To feel proud.

We should give a wide berth to bad characters.

A) keep away from B) publicly condemn C) give publicly to D) not sympathise with

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option A

Solution:

give a wide berth: to keep a reasonable distance from someone or something.

He threw cold water over the project that the secretary had prepared.

A) encouraged B) discouraged C) cleared D) rejected

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option B

Solution:

threw cold water over: To discourage or deter someone from doing something.

I won't mind even if he goes to dogs.

A) goes mad B) is insulted C) is ruined D) becomes brutal

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option C

Solution:

goes to dogs: to become much worse in quality or character.

Mr. Roy is known as a shop lifter in the city commercial centre.

A) daily visitor B) buyer of all new things C) smuggler D) a thief in guise of customer

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option D

Solution:

shop lifter: a person who takes goods illegally from a shop without paying for them.

Shweta might scream blue murder, but I feel Ritu should get the promotion since she is better qualified for the job.

A) suffer from persecution complex B) try to prove herself as more suited to the job C) regard it as an act of partiality D) make a great deal of noise and object vehemently

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option D

Solution:

scream blue murder: make an extravagant and noisy protest.

Whenever I meet him he pulls a long face.

A) looks angry B) looks cheerful C) looks gloomy D) looks indifferent

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option C

Solution:

pulls a long face: to look sad, glum, disapproving.

The parliamentary inquiry into the Bofors deal has not brought to light any startling facts.

A) proved B) highlighted C) disclosed D) probed

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option C

Solution:

brought to light: made known.

He is a plain, simple and sincere man. He will always call a spade a spade.

A) say something to be taken seriously B) desist from making controversial statement C) find meaning or purpose in your action D) avoid controversial situations E) be outspoken in language

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option E

Solution:

call a spade a spade: speak plainly without avoiding unpleasant or embarrassing issues.

It is difficult to keep a level head in these days of mounting prices.

A) remain cool and composed B) eke out existence C) make both ends meet D) maintain standard of living

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option A

Solution:

keep a level head: to remain calm.

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