Idioms and Phrases MCQ Set-58
Q571. “He has set up his business now as he knows the ins and outs of it.”
A. Usefulness
B. Importance
C. Details
D. Difficulties
Answer – C. Details
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Q572. “A friend is no friend if he leaves you in the lurch.”
A. Leave for one’s own work
B. Take advantage of someone
C. Make a fool of someone
D. Leave someone in a helpless condition
Answer – D. Leave someone in a helpless condition
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Q573. “Many people in our country like to feather their own nest from the money they raise for social work.”
A. Enrich oneself by dishonest means
B. Achieve something and be proud of it
C. Make one’s family comfortable
D. Provide comforts in one’s house
Answer – A. Enrich oneself by dishonest means
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Q574. Her success as a singer was a nine days’ wonder.
A. a short-lived sensation
B. an impossible feat
C. eternal fame
D. a proud achievement
Answer – A. a short-lived sensation
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Q575. After getting the news of his promotion, he was in high spirits.
A. Joyful
B. Drunk
C. Mad
D. Hopeful
Answer – A. Joyful.
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Q576. Don’t take it seriously. He was simply pulling your leg.
A. Playing a joke with someone
B. Scolding someone for nothing
C. Trying to comfort someone
D. Speaking in a harsh tone
Answer – A. Playing a joke with someone.
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Q577.Dance to someone’s tune
A. Argue with others on petty matters
B. Delay in making a decision
C. Do what others want you to do
D. Be engaged in an energetic activity
Answer –C. Do what others want you to do
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Q578. “Miss the boat” means:
A. Be too slow
B. Lose Courage
C. Accept defeat
D. Lose an opportunity
Answer –D. Lose an opportunity.
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Q579. The cost of living has increased so much that many people find it difficult to make both ends meet.
A. Buy expensive gadgets
B. Buy something new
C. Earn enough to survive
D. Help other people
Answer – C. Earn enough to survive.
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Q580. Run around in circles
A. To keep running to set a record
B. To keep doing something without achieving much
C. To work excessively hard by keeping two jobs
D. To remain busy with your work
Answer – B. To keep doing something without achieving much
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