Idioms and Phrases MCQ Set – 33
Q321. Bring to light
A. Reveal clearly
B. Cheer someone
C. Praise in public
D. Brighten up
Answer –A. Reveal clearly
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Q322. Hold water
A. To be fickle
B. To be busy
C. To be valid
D. To be deep
Answer –C. To be valid
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Q323. A close-fisted person
A. A strong person
B. A cruel person
C. A kind person
D. A miserly person
Answer – D. A miserly person
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Q324. Child’s play
A. Something amusing
B. Something delightful
C. Something risky
D. Something easy
Answer –D. Something easy
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Q325. A bed of roses
CGL 5/3/2020 (morning)
A. A valley full of flowers
B. An easy and happy situation
C. A difficult path
D. A pleasant perfume
Answer –B. An easy and happy situation
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Q326. Hobson’s choice
A. To challenge an unworthy opponent
B. An apparently free choice where there is no real alternative
C. To exercise the choice to surrender before the enemy
D. To be in an aggressive mood when facing a challenge
Answer –B. An apparently free choice where there is no real alternative
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Q327. By and by
A. Gradually
B. Suddenly
C. On the whole
D. By any means
Answer – A. Gradually
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Q328. To take the bull by the horns
A. To handle difficulties
B. To speak arrogantly
C. To surrender to the enemy
D. To murder someone
Answer – A. To handle difficulties
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Q329. Too close a call
A. Huddled together
B. A very narrow margin
C. Very close to the heart
D. Winning a competition
Answer – B. A very narrow margin
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Q330. In the nick of time
A. Much in advance
B. After the deadline
C. In the middle of things
D. At the last possible moment
Answer – D. At the last possible moment
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