Idioms and Phrases MCQ Set-40
Q391. Eyewash
A. A problem
B. A fact
C. A solution
D. A deception
Answer –D. A deception
Explanation-
Q392. To pick up the threads
A. To examine the issue seriously
B. Being received very warmly
C. To restart from the previous closing point
D. At a short distance
Answer –C. To restart from the previous closing point
Explanation-
Q393. Sail in the same boat
A. Pay a very low price for something
B. Be in the same situation as others
C. Be in heavy debt
D. Go for a boat ride
Answer –B. Be in the same situation as others
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Q394. Cut one short
A. To chop something
B. To act quickly
C. To be rude
D. To interrupt someone
Answer –D. To interrupt someone
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Q395. To take one’s hat off
A. To fool someone
B. To feel hot
C. To please someone
D. To admire someone
Answer –D. To admire someone
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Q396. I could make out that the conversation was leading to a fight, so I _________.
A. Nipped it in the bud
B. Cut corners
C. Killed two birds with one stone
D. Made a song and dance
Answer –A. Nipped it in the bud
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Q397. The troublemakers took to their heels when they saw the police coming.
A. Hid themselves
B. Ran away
C. Faced them boldly
D. Prepared to fight
Answer –B. Ran away
Explanation-
Q398. When Anshul told everyone that he had resigned his job, all the members in the family were at their wits’ end.
A. Very serious
B. Quite angry
C. Quite perplexed
D. Absolutely satisfied
Answer –C. Quite perplexed
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Q399. Full of beans
A. Being upset
B. Lively and energetic
C. Full of crazy ideas
D. In good health
Answer –B. Lively and energetic
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Q400. This is strictly ________ but some changes are going to happen in the company in the near future.
A. Off the rails
B. Off the key
C. Off the mark
D. Off the record
Answer – D. Off the record
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