Idioms and Phrases MCQ Set- 13
Q121. On tenterhooks
A. Very sad
B. Very tense
C. Very happy
D. very angry
Answer –B. Very tense
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Q122. To go red in the face
A. To shout at someone for doing something wrong
B. To feel embarrassed
C. To feel very happy and proud
D. To feel extremely irritated
Answer – B. To feel embarrassed
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Q123. To cut corners
A. cut something easily without spoiling it
B. cut something into pieces
C. be able to do a job effortlessly
D. not do a thing well in order to save money or effort
Answer –D. not do a thing well in order to save money or effort
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Q124. Go to the dogs
A. Fail miserably
B. Deteriorate shockingly
C. Want something badly
D. Go crazy
Answer – B. Deteriorate shockingly
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Q125. To have eggs on one’s face
A. To be embarrassed because of one’s action
B. To apply egg yolk on one’s face for making it look beautiful
C. To throw eggs on a speaker’s face
D. To buy eggs and break them
Answer –A. To be embarrassed because of one’s action
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Q126. A dime a dozen
A. common and so of little value
B. in great demand as not easily available
C. available only in bulk
D. not available everywhere
Answer – A. common and so of little value
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Q127. Thick as thieves
A. Having a close friendship
B. Being very dishonest
C. Never helping anyone
D. Telling lies all the time
Answer –A. Having a close friendship
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Q128. Pull something off
A. Drag something forcibly
B. Take out the cover or lid
C. Make something happen
D. Make a lot of noise
Answer –C. Make something happen
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Q129. Poke one’s nose
A. Not be careful about one’s health
B. Interfere or meddle
C. Do unhygienic things
D. Tease or irritate
Answer –B. Interfere or meddle
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Q130. A fire in someone’s belly
A. one who is energetic and enthusiastic about something
B. one who is rich and powerful and exploits the poor
C. one who comes from a middle-class background
D. one who continues to work without wanting a reward
Answer –A. one who is energetic and enthusiastic about something
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