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 21
Easy
He has bigger fish to fry
A Leave out all the unnecessary details and just get to the point
B He has bigger things to take care of
C Everyone gets a chance at least once
D Doing a good job
E None of these
Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

The idiom 'He has bigger fish to fry' means 'He has bigger things to take care of'.
Question 22
Medium
He's a chip off the old block
A Destroy relationships
B The son is like the father
C Fix the problem now because it will get worse later
D Don't count on something good happening until it's happened
E None of these
Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

The idiom 'He's a chip off the old block' means 'The son is like the father'.
Question 23
Easy
Kill two birds with one stone
A Something that shows potential or looks promising in the beginning but fails to deliver anything in the end
B Busy
C To make someone laugh
D Get two things done with a single action
E None of these
Correct Answer: D

Explanation:

The idiom 'Kill two birds with one stone' means 'Get two things done with a single action'.
Question 24
Easy
Look before you leap
A Take only calculated risks
B To make a bad situation worse
C Get fired from a job
D A large number of people either falling ill or dying
E None of these
Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

The idiom 'Look before you leap' means 'Take only calculated risks'.
Question 25
Hard
Slow and steady wins the race
A Hear news of something secret
B Reliability is more important than speed
C Take risks
D I have no idea
E None of these
Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

The idiom 'Slow and steady wins the race' means 'Reliability is more important than speed'.