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 36
Hard
The pot calling the kettle black
A Give away a secret
B Someone criticizing someone else he is just as bad
C The big issue people are avoiding
D People who have faults should not criticize others for having the same faults
E None of these
Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

The idiom 'The pot calling the kettle black' means 'Someone criticizing someone else he is just as bad'.
Question 37
Hard
Time is money
A Work quickly
B To purchase a vehicle that constantly gives problems
C It's not complicated
D Treat people fairly
E None of these
Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

The idiom 'Time is money' means 'Work quickly'.
Question 38
Medium
Waste not, want not
A An old-fashioned and foolish type of person
B To gamble everything you have
C To take the credit for something someone else did
D Don't waste things and you'll always have enough
E None of these
Correct Answer: D

Explanation:

The idiom 'Waste not, want not' means 'Don't waste things and you'll always have enough'.
Question 39
Hard
When it rains it pours
A To gamble everything you have
B Something bad is coming, but right now it's calm
C Get something exactly right
D Everything is going wrong at once
E None of these
Correct Answer: D

Explanation:

The idiom 'When it rains it pours' means 'Everything is going wrong at once'.
Question 40
Medium
All in the same boat
A To go from being very poor to being very wealthy
B Take risks
C A personal intuition you get, especially when feel something may not be right
D When everyone is facing the same challenges
E None of these
Correct Answer: D

Explanation:

The idiom 'All in the same boat' means 'When everyone is facing the same challenges'.