Idioms And Phrases - English Aptitude MCQ Questions and Answers

1

To speak daggers

A) To abuse someone B) To indulge in voracious talks C) To speak to a person with hostility D) None of these

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option C

Solution:

To speak daggers: To speak harshly or maliciously, so as to hurt the listener.

2

To talk shop

A) To talk nonsense B) To talk reasonably C) To talk about business or professional affairs D) To abuse someone

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option C

Solution:

To talk shop: discuss matters concerning one's work, especially at a social occasion when this is inappropriate.

3

To let the cat out of the bag

A) To give latitude B) To show compassion C) To miss a golden opportunity D) To tell a secret without intending to do so

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option D

Solution:

To let the cat out of the bag: to reveal facts previously hidden.

4

To bear the palm

A) To win B) To accept a challenge C) To accept defeat D) To endure something

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option A

Solution:

To bear the palm: To win reward.

5

To hang up one's hat

A) To challenge B) To surrender C) To postpone D) To make oneself comfortable in another person's home

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option D

Solution:

To hang up one's hat: to take up residence somewhere.

6

Be in the mire

A) Be under debt B) Be in love C) Be in difficulties D) Be uneasy

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option C

Solution:

Be in the mire: in trouble, entangled, in difficulties, encumbered.

7

To keep one's head above water

A) To be cautious B) To be out of debt C) To remain aloof D) None of these

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option B

Solution:

To keep one's head above water: avoid succumbing to difficulties, typically debt.

8

To pay off old scores

A) To have one's revenge B) To settle a dispute C) To repay the old loan D) None of these

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option A

Solution:

To pay off old scores: To have one's revenge.

9

To change colour

A) To change appearance B) To get frightened C) To favour the wrong person D) None of these

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option B

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

10

To get the hang of a thing

A) To know a secret B) To understand the meaning of it C) To find the cause of something D) None of these

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option B

Solution:

To get the hang of a thing: learn how to do something and to become better or more skilled at something that you may initially not have been very good at.