Idioms and Phrases MCQ Set-30
Q291. Give a piece of one’s mind
A. To rebuke someone strongly
B. To advise someone
C. To share one’s ideas
D. To donate something valuable
Answer –A. To rebuke someone strongly
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Q292. Keep a civil tongue
A. Speak with great politeness
B. Maintain silence when needed
C. Argue with soft words
D. Express dissent mildly
Answer – A. Speak with great politeness
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Q293. Have you heard the news that Hema is looking for greener pastures?
A. has been transferred
B. was feeling rejected
C. exploring new opportunities
D. has been fired
Answer –C. Exploring new opportunities
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Q294. Every cloud has a silver lining
A. Something irritating is there in any joyous situation
B. Something promising is there in any difficult situation
C. Something disheartening is there in any happy situation
D. Something interesting is there in any colorful situation
Answer –B. Something promising is there in any difficult situation
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Q295. Made out of whole cloth
A. Entirely fabricated though believable
B. Entirely true and convincing
C. Entirely false and fabricated
D. Entirely false though convincing
Answer –A. Entirely fabricated though believable
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Q296. Look down upon
A. To look for something underground
B. To consider someone inferior
C. To be full of guilt
D. To look down from a height
Answer – B. To consider someone inferior
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Q297. Come to the point
A. To speak plainly about the real issue
B. To unravel a mystery
C. To get reconciled to something
D. To meet at a designated place
Answer –A. To speak plainly about the real issue
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Q298. A hard nut to crack
A. Easily disappointed
B. A difficult problem
C. Easily encouraged
D. Not restrained
Answer –B. A difficult problem
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Q299. Pull a fast one
A. Believe someone easily
B. Trick someone
C. Take quick action
D. Progress fast
Answer –B. Trick someone
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Q300. Ashutosh kept a stiff upper lip even when he was reprimanded in the presence of clients.
A. remained expressionless
B. started sniggering
C. behaved insolently
D. kept shouting
Answer –A. remained expressionless
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