Idioms And Phrases - English Aptitude MCQ Questions and Answers

A) A person who is very ugly but loves the beautiful things of life B) A person who takes a sadistic delight in harming innocent people C) A person who becomes too excited where no excitement is warranted D) A person who is rough and clumsy where skill and care are required

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option D

Solution:

A bull in a china shop: One who is aggressive and clumsy in a situation that requires delicacy and care.

To look sharp

A) To concentrate B) To speak roughly C) To be attentive and active D) To be quick

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option D

Solution:

To look sharp: be quick.

To break the ice

A) To start quarreling B) To end the hostility C) To start a conversation D) To end up partnership

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option C

Solution:

To break the ice: do or say something to relieve tension or get conversation going in a strained situation or when strangers meet.

To be in two minds

A) To be dominated by someone else B) To be uncertain C) To work on somebody else's advice D) To be in a critical state

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option B

Solution:

To be in two minds: be unable to decide between alternatives.

Get down to brass tacks

A) Start unravelling the mystery B) Begin to discuss secret matters C) Begin to talk in plain, straight forward terms D) Get into the thick of a problem

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option C

Solution:

Get down to brass tacks: start to consider the basic facts or practical details.

The pros and cons

A) For and against a thing B) Foul and fair C) Good and evil D) Former and latter

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option A

Solution:

The pros and cons: advantages and disadvantages.

By fair means or foul

A) Without using common sense B) Without difficulty C) In any way, honest or dishonest D) Having been instigated

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option C

Solution:

By fair means or foul: using whatever means are necessary.

To show one's teeth

A) To ridicule B) To face difficulties C) To adopt a threatening attitude D) To be humble

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option C

Solution:

To show one's teeth: to act in an angry or threatening manner.

To oil the knocker

A) To instigate a person to do a job B) To do a work with increased pace C) To tip the office-boy D) To revive old enmity

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option C

Solution:

To oil the knocker: To tip the office boy.

Leave one to sink or swim

A) To be in a dilemma B) To leave to one's fate C) To put one in difficulty D) Not to help one

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option D

Solution:

Leave one to sink or swim: to leave someone to do something.

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