Idioms and Phrases MCQ Set-22
Q211. If the audit report shows anomalies, the finance manager will be brought to book.
A. held accountable
B. given a promotion
C. rewarded suitably
D. supported fully
Answer – A. held accountable
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Q212. The news of a leopard in the city spread like wildfire.
A. spread rapidly
B. spread slowly
C. caused fear
D. caused damage
Answer –A. spread rapidly
Explanation-
Q213. Cry over spilt milk
A. To find a solution
B. To regret uselessly
C. To shout slogans
D. To blame others
Answer – B. To regret uselessly
Explanation-
Q214. His probation was extended because his performance was not up to the mark.
A. of the desired height
B. lacking in maturity
C. more than expected
D. up to the required standard
Answer – D. up to the required standard
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Q215. Eat humble pie
A. Make noise while eating
B. Eat less food
C. Eat something which is not tasty
D. Admit that you are wrong
Answer – D. Admit that you are wrong
Explanation-
Q216. Get something off your chest
A. Remove something from you as it is troubling you a lot
B. Have difficulty in doing something that is quite easy
C. Express something that has been worrying you, and you want to say
D. Tell people some good news that you know and you want to share
Answer – C. Express something that has been worrying you, and you want to say
Explanation-
Q217. Neither fish nor fowl
A. Something which can neither be supplied easily nor be made available readily
B. Something which can neither be purchased nor be grown
C. Something which can neither be eaten nor is preserved
D. Something which can neither be categorized easily nor be accepted befittingly
Answer – D. Something which can neither be categorized easily nor be accepted befittingly
Explanation-
Q218. Plain as day
A. Very simple and easy to do
B. Visible only in broad daylight
C. Very obvious and easy to understand
D. Very interesting to know
Answer – C. Very obvious and easy to understand
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Q219. Call a spade a spade
A. Plan to attack someone with rude words
B. Say the truth about something, even if it is not pleasant
C. Lash out unkindly at someone for no reason
D. Say things that are untrue and painful
Answer – B. Say the truth about something, even if it is not pleasant
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Q220. Pull yourself together
A. Use a rope ladder
B. Regain composure
C. Be friendly with everyone
D. Talk about fitness
Answer – B. Regain composure
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