Idioms and Phrases MCQ Set – 17
Q161. Under the weather
A. To face bad weather conditions
B. To feel wronged by friends
C. Feel strong and energetic
D. To be in low spirits
Answer –D. To be in low spirits
Explanation-
Q162. Pocket an insult
A. bear an insult quietly
B. express true feelings
C. resent an affront
D. plan a revenge
Answer –A. Bear an insult quietly
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Q163. The straw that broke the camel’s back.
A. To show strength and continue without a fuss
B. To be the last in a series of events leading one to feel that it is intolerable
C. To undertake a difficult journey across a desert
D. To make a wish for an escape from existing conditions
Answer – B. To be the last in a series of events leading one to feel that it is intolerable
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Q164. Strike when the iron is hot
A. grab a favorable opportunity promptly
B. sort out differences promptly
C. torture someone with a hot iron
D. wait patiently for the results
Answer –A. grab a favorable opportunity promptly
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Q165. Kith and kin
A. distant enemies
B. family relations
C. neighbors
D. colleagues
Answer –B. Family relations
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Q166. The new CEO is in favor of giving plenty of elbow room to the managers.
A. huge salaries and perks
B. leave to go on vacation
C. freedom to do what one wants
D. tough competition
Answer –C. Freedom to do what one wants
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Q167. I cannot take up any new assignments as I have my hands full.
A. am very rich
B. need to seek help
C. am very busy
D. am short of time
Answer –C. am very busy
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Q168. Grin from ear to ear
A. to ridicule someone
B. to have very sharp ears
C. to smile a lot because of happiness
D. to make funny faces
Answer –C. to smile a lot because of happiness
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Q169. He runs for two hours at a stretch to build his stamina.
A. continuously
B. painfully
C. easily
D. comfortably
Answer –A. continuously
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Q170. India’s problem boils down to just one thing – lack of infrastructure for health services.
A. fulfills something
B. adapts to something
C. heats up to
D. sums up to
Answer –D. sums up to
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