Idioms and Phrases MCQ Set-36
Q351. “The situation is getting out of hand,” the manager said to us.
A. Not growing fast enough
B. Not in control anymore
C. Going to be handled soon
D. Can be passed on to someone else
Answer –B. Not in control anymore
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Q352. To be thrown in at the deep end
A. Need to do one thing at a time
B. Try to do too many things at the same time
C. Unable to do the given work
D. Learn to do the difficult things too soon
Answer –D. Learn to do the difficult things too soon
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Q353. Come rain or shine
A. Whatever happens
B. In bad weather
C. When it does not rain
D. In the monsoon
Answer –A. Whatever happens
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Q354. The festival expenses are bound to __________ in my pocket.
A. Be out of the blue
B. Give a clean chit
C. Be upfront
D. Make a dent
Answer –D. Make a dent
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Q355. The acid test
A. Throwing acid on someone’s face
B. An unpleasant or offensive test
C. A fact, event or situation that proves something
D. A critical situation or crisis
Answer –C. A fact, event or situation that proves something
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Q356. To read between the lines
A. To understand the implied meaning
B. To completely misunderstand the meaning
C. To read with great difficulty
D. To critically analyze a piece of writing
Answer –A. To understand the implied meaning
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Q357. To blaze a trail
A. To initiate something new
B. To act impulsively
C. To set fire to something
D. To complete a project
Answer –A. To initiate something new
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Q358. A dark horse
A. An expected outcome
B. An unknown genius
C. A well-kept secret
D. A horse of a fine breed
Answer – B. An unknown genius
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Q359. To make castles in the air
A. To be very ambitious
B. To accomplish difficult tasks
C. To show signs of cowardice
D. To create impossible dreams or hopes
Answer –D. To create impossible dreams or hopes
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Q360. Of the first water
A. Of ancient origin
B. Of favorable opinion
C. Of no significance
D. Of the best quality
Answer –D. Of the best quality
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