Idioms and Phrases MCQ Set – 16
Q151. Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence.
Their marriage wasn’t working but they kept up appearances.
A. maintained an expression of well-being
B. maintained peace and harmony
C. kept throwing parties
D. revealed the truth
Answer –A. maintained an expression of well-being
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Q152. Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence.
The embezzlement in the company’s accounts has come to light.
A. been concealed
B. been rewarded
C. been revealed
D. been punished
Answer –C. has been revealed
Explanation-
Q153. Method to one’s madness
A. Being very neat and particular about details
B. Seeming disorderly yet having a structure
C. Always behaving like a mad person
D. Not following rules and conventions
Answer –B. Seeming disorderly yet having a structure
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Q154. To cross one’s mind
A. To forget something
B. To put a thought away from one’s mind
C. To move from one idea to another
D. To think of something
Answer –D. To think of something
Explanation-
Q155. Full of sound and fury
A. A fiery and effective speaker
B. Someone who gets angry very quickly
C. Merely loud and angry words but ineffective
D. An angry and unruly mob
Answer –C. Merely loud and angry words but ineffective
Explanation-
Q156. When the miscreants saw the police they beat a retreat.
A. attacked fiercely
B. protested strongly
C. marched ahead
D. ran away
Answer –D. ran away
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Q157. Know like the back of one’s hand
A. to copy another’s trade secrets
B. to be unaware of the situation
C. to hit someone with the back of one’s hand
D. to have detailed knowledge of something
Answer –D. to have detailed knowledge of something
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Q158. Walking on thin ice
A. slipping on ice
B. performing a ballet
C. doing something risky
D. walking carefully
Answer –C. doing something risky
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Q159. Once bitten twice shy
A. a bitter experience making one cautious for the future
B. an insect bite that leaves a permanent mark
C. to be shy about meeting strangers
D. a person with no self-confidence
Answer –A. a bitter experience making one cautious for the future
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Q160. Make one’s mark
A. leave a clue
B. attain recognition
C. sign a deal
D. claim a right
Answer –B. Attain recognition
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