Idioms And Phrases - English Aptitude MCQ Questions and Answers

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Each section contains 100 MCQs on Idioms and Phrases .

Will o' the wisp

A) Anything which eludes or deceives B) To act in a childish way C) To act in a foolish way D) To have desires unbacked by efforts

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option A

Solution:

Will o' the wisp: a person or thing that is difficult or impossible to reach or catch.

To talk one's head off

A) To talk loudly B) To talk in whispers C) To talk to oneself D) To talk excessively

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option D

Solution:

To talk one's head off: to talk endlessly.

To keep one's head

A) To be agile and active B) To keep calm C) To think coherently D) None of these

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option B

Solution:

To keep one's head : to remain calm and sensible when in an awkward situation that might cause a person to panic or go out of control.

A pipe dream

A) A pleasant dream B) A bad dream C) An impracticable plan D) A foolish idea

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option C

Solution:

A pipe dream: an idea or plan that is impossible or very unlikely to happen.

To be in abeyance

A) To be in trouble B) Dual minded C) In a fighting mood D) In suspense

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option D

Solution:

To be in abeyance: something as pending or suspended.

To spill the beans

A) To reveal secret information B) To misbehave C) To keep secrets D) To talk irrelevant

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option A

Solution:

To spill the beans: give away private information.

To save one's face

A) To hide oneself B) To oppose C) To evade disgrace D) To say plainly

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option C

Solution:

To save one's face: To try to regain favorable standing after something embarrassing has happened.

To hold something in leash

A) To restrain B) To disappoint C) To dismiss D) To discourage

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option A

Solution:

To hold something in leash: To maintain strict or tight control over one.

To cross swords

A) To fight B) To defend C) To kill D) To rob

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option A

Solution:

To cross swords: to quarrel or argue with someone.

To give up the ghost

A) To die B) To make false appearance C) To terrify others by acting in suspicious manner D) To leave useless spirits

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option A

Solution:

To give up the ghost: to expire or die.

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