Idioms and Phrases Practice Questions

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Directions (Q. )

In each of the following questions, four alternatives are given for the idiom or phrase italicised in the sentence. Choose the option that best expresses the meaning of the italicised idiom or phrase.

Question 6
Easy
I decided to go skydiving just to get it out of my system.
A Money you save today you can spend later
B Get officially fired from a job
C It's easy for a foolish person to lose their money
D Do the thing you've been wanting to do
Correct Answer: D

Explanation:

The idiom 'Get something out of your system' means 'Do the thing you've been wanting to do'. The context in the sentence highlights this usage.
Question 7
Medium
If you don't get your act together, you are going to fail this semester.
A Work better or leave
B A visual presentation is far more descriptive than text
C Having absolutely no manners
D Severe stiffness in the leg
Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

The idiom 'Get your act together' means 'Work better or leave'. The context in the sentence highlights this usage.
Question 8
Hard
It's been an exhausting day of hiking, so I'm going to hit the sack early.
A Don't count on something good happening until it's happened
B He can't make up his mind
C Go to sleep
D People who have faults should not criticize others
Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

The idiom 'Hit the sack' means 'Go to sleep'. The context in the sentence highlights this usage.
Question 9
Hard
My muscles ache after that intense workout, but no pain, no gain!
A Not willing to change your normal way of doing things
B Good luck
C You have to work hard for what you want
D Look everywhere possible
Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

The idiom 'No pain, no gain' means 'You have to work hard for what you want'. The context in the sentence highlights this usage.
Question 10
Hard
I panicked when he said I was fired, but he was just pulling my leg.
A Trust what someone says
B To joke with someone
C Hear news of something secret
D You're better off not knowing the truth
Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

The idiom 'Pull someone's leg' means 'To joke with someone'. The context in the sentence highlights this usage.