Idioms and Phrases Practice Questions

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Directions (Q. )

In each question below, an idiom or proverb is followed by several possible meanings. Choose the option that correctly conveys the meaning. If none of the options is correct, select 'E' ('None of these') as your answer.

Question 6

Medium

It's not rocket science

A The worst possible situation

B Meaningless and incomprehensible

C Saving money for later

D It's not complicated

E None of these

Correct Answer: D

Explanation:

The idiom 'It's not rocket science' means 'It's not complicated'.

Question 7

Medium

Make a long story short

A Everything is going wrong at once

B Tell something briefly

C Keep something away

D A very tasty food or meal

E None of these

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

The idiom 'Make a long story short' means 'Tell something briefly'.

Question 8

Hard

Miss the boat

A To drink very heavily

B To force an issue that has already ended

C Meaningless and incomprehensible

D It's too late

E None of these

Correct Answer: D

Explanation:

The idiom 'Miss the boat' means 'It's too late'.

Question 9

Easy

That's the last straw

A To make someone laugh

B Something that happened without warning

C The first people get the best stuff

D My patience has run out

E None of these

Correct Answer: D

Explanation:

The idiom 'That's the last straw' means 'My patience has run out'.

Question 10

Easy

The best of both worlds

A An ideal situation

B Better to arrive late than not to come at all

C Someone who helps others when they are in need

D To get away from. To escape

E None of these

Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

The idiom 'The best of both worlds' means 'An ideal situation'.