Idioms and Phrases MCQ Set-28
Q271. Keep your shirt on
A. To keep busy
B. To remain cool
C. To work hard
D. To celebrate
Answer –B. To remain cool
Explanation-
Q272. Take something with a pinch of salt
A. To take long to understand what is being said
B. To think of oneself as always right
C. To consider everyone a liar
D. To believe only part of something
Answer –C. To consider everyone a liar
Explanation-
Q273. She declared that it was the last straw and fled.
A. the situation had become unbearable
B. it was the last time she would use a straw
C. the situation was improving
D. it was the last time she would hold a straw
Answer –A. The situation had become unbearable
Explanation-
Q274. Upset someone’s applecart
A. Upsetting someone by dropping the apples
B. Making someone angry by ruining business
C. Doing something that fails someone’s plan
D. Spoiling the apples in someone’s cart
Answer –C. Doing something that fails someone’s plan
Explanation-
Q275. Come hell or high water
A. Not ready to go on adventures
B. Tired of all kinds of dangers
C. In spite of any obstacles
D. Afraid of the challenges
Answer –C. In spite of any obstacles
Explanation-
Q276. Look after
A. Scold
B. Resemble
C. Take care of
D. Search for
Answer –C. Take care of
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Q277. Out of bounds
A. Forbidden
B. Within limits
C. Tied up
D. Limitless
Answer –A. Forbidden
Explanation-
Q278. Red-letter day
A. A very special day
B. A very hot day
C. A frightful day
D. A very cold day
Answer –A. A very special day
Explanation-
Q279. Keep up appearances
A. To pretend to be happier or richer so as to conceal the real situation
B. To spend a lot of time on appearances to lead the fashion world
C. To deliberately appear shabby and not care to impress people
D. To waste a lot of money on mindless shopping and not bother about the consequences
Answer –A. To pretend to be happier or richer so as to conceal the real situation
Explanation-
Q280. A lot of work has gone on behind the scenes for the special event which is being planned next week.
A. For spreading the news
B. In the theatre
C. Unknown to everyone
D. To complete the arrangements
Answer –D. To complete the arrangements
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