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 36
Medium
You may have won this round, but he who laughs last laughs loudest.
A Slow down and be careful
B Someone who has no problems eating absolutely anything
C When problems keep happening consecutively
D I'll get my revenge for what you did
Correct Answer: D

Explanation:

The idiom 'He who laughs last laughs loudest' means 'I'll get my revenge for what you did'. The context in the sentence highlights this usage.
Question 37
Easy
You can't blame solely him for their divorce; it takes two to tango.
A To drink heavily on a regular basis
B The waiting room for those who are about to perform
C Doing a good job
D One person isn't entirely responsible
Correct Answer: D

Explanation:

The idiom 'It takes two to tango' means 'One person isn't entirely responsible'. The context in the sentence highlights this usage.
Question 38
Medium
I haven't skated in ten years, but it's like riding a bicycle.
A Slapping palms as a celebration gesture
B I'll get my revenge for what you did
C Something you never forget how to do
D No chance of success at all
Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

The idiom 'Like riding a bicycle' means 'Something you never forget how to do'. The context in the sentence highlights this usage.
Question 39
Medium
As soon as the starting pistol fired, she took off and ran like the wind.
A Eating healthy is good for you
B Someone who helps strangers when they are in need
C Run extremely fast
D Everyone gets a chance at least once in their life
Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

The idiom 'Run like the wind' means 'Run extremely fast'. The context in the sentence highlights this usage.
Question 40
Medium
Writing a strong outline makes the essay much easier; well begun is half done.
A Getting a good start is very important
B It's simply too late
C You are not very good at this hobby
D When everyone is facing the exact same challenges
Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

The idiom 'Well begun is half done' means 'Getting a good start is very important'. The context in the sentence highlights this usage.