Idioms and Phrases MCQ Set-26
Q251. It took Rohan a long time to get the hang of the machine in the new factory.
A. bring someone to run
B. clean and dry
C. put up safely
D. learn how to use
Answer – D. Learn how to use
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Q252. Actions speak louder than words
A. What you do reveals the real you
B. What you don’t say is what you are
C. What you do is your own business
D. What you can see may not be true
Answer –A. What you do reveals the real you
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Q253. Akshay is likely to take the heat for having miscalculated the expenses.
A. enjoy the warm climate
B. feel very hot
C. receive criticism
D. scold everyone
Answer –C. receives criticism
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Q254. Pass the hat
A. To sell something
B. To collect money
C. To play a game
D. To avoid work
Answer –B. To collect money
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Q255. Little by little
A. a few
B. not much
C. only once
D. gradually
Answer –D. gradually
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Q256. A dry run
A. a rehearsal
B. a run on dry ground
C. a slow run
D. a poor harvest
Answer –A. A rehearsal
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Q257. Sandeep received a new lease of life after moving to Pune.
A. Became energetic again
B. Started looking for a job
C. Started talking about healthy food
D. Looked for a group of friends
Answer –A. Became energetic again
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Q258. Anu jumped the gun and announced their plans at the dinner table.
A. shouted loudly
B. started shooting
C. acted hastily
D. ate quickly
Answer –C. acted hastily
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Q259. “To give the slip” means:
A. To keep low
B. To escape
C. To hit someone
D. To hide
Answer –B. To escape.
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Q260. “To give someone the cold shoulder” means:
A. Bury someone in freezing cold
B. Deny someone comforting clothes
C. Serve cold meat to someone
D. Ignore or show indifference
Answer –D. Ignore or show indifference.
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