Idioms And Phrases - English Aptitude MCQ Questions and Answers

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Each section contains 100 MCQs on Idioms and Phrases .

To show the white feather

A) To show signs of cowardice B) To seek peace C) To show arrogance D) To become polite

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option A

Solution:

To show the white feather: a symbol of cowardice.

A sop to cerberus

A) Bribery B) Hush money C) Ransom to an enemy D) Money for compensation

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option C

Solution:

A sop to cerberus: a concession or bribe to conciliate a person otherwise liable to be troublesome.

To look down one's nose at

A) To backbite B) To show anger C) To insult in the presence of others D) To regard with half-hidden displeasure or contempt

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option D

Solution:

To look down one's nose at: to think of or treat (someone or something) as unimportant or not worthy of respect.

To pour oil in troubled water

A) To foment trouble B) To add to the trouble C) To instigate D) To calm a quarrel with soothing words

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option D

No explanation is given for this question. Let's Discuss on Board

To cut the cackle

A) To humiliate B) To annoy someone C) To act in a friendly way D) To stop talking and start

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option D

Solution:

To cut the cackle: To stop talking in order to do something more important.

To rip up old sores

A) To revive a quarrel which was almost forgotten B) To censure someone in strong terms C) To strain one's thoughts to the most D) To preserve oneself from harm

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option A

Solution:

To rip up old sores: To revive a quarrel which was almost forgotten.

To leave no avenue unexplored

A) To call in question B) To roam about C) To try every source D) To depend on

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option C

Solution:

To leave no avenue unexplored: try every possible way to achieve something.

To give one a long rope

A) To speak ill of B) To get into trouble C) To dismiss D) To allow a man to continue his mistakes or crimes

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option D

Solution:

To give one a long rope: to support a person.

Hard-pressed

A) Bewildered B) Insulted C) Hard discipline D) In difficulties

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option D

Solution:

Hard-pressed: burdened with urgent business.

To play on a fiddle

A) To play upon a musical instrument B) To play an important role C) To be busy over trifles D) To be busy over important matter

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option C

Solution:

To play on a fiddle: To easily and deftly manipulate someone to suit one's own needs, ends, or benefits.

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