Idioms And Phrases - English Aptitude MCQ Questions and Answers

1

To have brush with

A) To start painting B) To have good and pleasing terms C) To be impressed D) To have a slight encounter

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option D

Solution:

The idiom "to have a brush with" means to have a brief or slight encounter with someone or something, often unexpectedly. It can refer to a minor confrontation, an incidental meeting, or a close but not serious experience with danger or trouble. The phrase is commonly used to describe situations where someone has a near miss or a brief contact without significant consequences.

The other options, such as to start painting, to have good and pleasing terms, and to be impressed, do not convey the same meaning as the idiom "to have a brush with."

2

To set the people by ears

A) To box the people B) To insult and disgrace the people C) To punish heavily D) To excite people to a quarrel

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option D

Solution:

To set the people by ears: To cause (someone, generally a group of two or more people) to engage in a squabble, dispute, or altercation.

3

To draw the long bow

A) To over-estimate oneself B) To put up high demands C) To demand a very high price D) To make an exaggerated statement

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option D

Solution:

To draw the long bow: lie or exaggerate.

4

To make the grade

A) To fail in a task B) To get good marks in an examination C) To come out successful D) To make good one's previous loss

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option C

Solution:

To make the grade: succeed; reach the desired standard.

5

To fly off the handle

A) To take off B) To be indifferent C) To dislocate D) To lose one's temper

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option D

Solution:

To fly off the handle: lose one's temper suddenly and unexpectedly.

6

To draw a bead upon

A) To make prayers B) To cause hindrance in work C) To count the benefits D) To take aim at

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option D

Solution:

To draw a bead upon: to focus one's attention on someone or something so as to deal with or attack him.

7

To tempt providence

A) To invite punishment B) To achieve a fortune C) To take reckless risks D) To have God's favour

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option C

Solution:

To tempt providence: take a silly risk.

8

To haul over the coals

A) To put hand in a wrong task B) To throw into the fire C) To put to task D) To say the wrong words

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option C

Solution:

To haul over the coals: To scold, reprimand, or reprove someone severely for an error or mistake.

9

To lose face

A) To look angry B) To be humiliated C) To be helpless D) To look vacant

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option B

Solution:

To lose face: be humiliated or come to be less highly respected.

10

To give chapter and verse for a thing

A) To produce the proof of something B) To eulogize the qualities of a thing C) To make publicity of a thing D) To attach artificial value to a thing

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option A

Solution:

To give chapter and verse for a thing: tell them all the details of it, without missing anything out.