Idioms and Phrases MCQ Set-55
Q541. Be glad to see the back of
A. To be happy to receive gifts
B. To avoid someone
C. To be happy when a person leaves
D. To support someone
Answer –C. To be happy when a person leaves
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Q542. “The ambitious project to impart free books to all students ended in smoke.”
A. Exceeded the budget
B. Was delayed
C. Yielded no result
D. Was successfully completed
Answer –C. Yielded no result
Explanation-
Q543. To pull someone’s legs
A. Of a kind and sympathetic nature
B. To use all possible methods
C. To play a joke on someone
D. Not a serious information
Answer –C. To play a joke on someone
Explanation-
Q544. “Due to the increased number of layoffs in the industry, the sword of Damocles is always hanging over the employees.”
A. Strict rules and regulations
B. An ill omen of death
C. A constant threat
D. Threat of physical harm
Answer – C. A constant threat
Explanation-
Q545. “True friends stay by our side through thick and thin.”
A. Under all circumstances
B. In happy moments
C. In difficult times
D. In different weathers
Answer –C. In difficult times
Explanation-
Q546. “A mountaineer has to walk the tightrope as a small slip can prove to be fatal.”
A. Be very nervous
B. Be very cautious
C. Be well trained
D. Be an expert
Answer –B. Be very cautious
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Q547. “The boss is going to blow his top when he discovers the blatant mistake in the balance sheet.”
A. Dismiss from the job
B. Be very embarrassed
C. Be very angry
D. Attack fiercely
Answer – C. Be very angry
Explanation-
Q548. “One must learn to prioritize in life. It never pays to put the cart before the horse.”
A. Perform many tasks simultaneously
B. Postpone till the last moment
C. Do things spontaneously
D. Do last things first
Answer – D. Do last things first
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Q549. “His success at such a young age speaks volumes for his talent.”
A. Gives enough proof
B. Boasts a lot
C. Publicly announces
D. Showers praise
Answer – A. Gives enough proof
Explanation-
Q550. “A safe pair of hands” means:
A. A reliable person
B. A happy person
C. A person who guards someone
D. A person who does many jobs
Answer – A. A reliable person.
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