Idioms and Phrases MCQ Set-59
Q581. I am fed up with his false promises.
A. Disgusted
B. Hopeful
C. Furious
D. Pleased
Answer – A. Disgusted.
Explanation-
Q582. Getting the Fulbright Scholarship at this young age is a feather in his cap.
A. A sign of his intelligence
B. An accomplishment to be proud of
C. Something he can show off about
D. An award not to be given up
Answer – B. An accomplishment to be proud of.
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Q583. If you go for this training, it will be beneficial to you in the long run.
A. Eventually
B. Intermittently
C. Regularly
D. Immediately
Answer –A. Eventually.
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Q584. “The icing on the cake” means:
A. Something that delays action
B. Something that is essential but difficult to do
C. Something that makes one happy
D. Something that makes a good situation even better
Answer –D. Something that makes a good situation even better.
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Q585. “Donkey’s years” means:
A. Once in a while
B. Having long ears
C. Instantly
D. A very long time
Answer – D. A very long time.
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Q586. “Take heart” means:
A. To assess the situation
B. To feel grieved
C. To rebuke
D. To take courage
Answer – D. To take courage.
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Q587. “Get a gold star” means:
A. To earn a merit point for doing well
B. To compliment someone
C. To obtain possession of something
D. To get killed in the war
Answer – A. To earn a merit point for doing well.
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Q588. “In a nutshell” means:
A. In serious trouble
B. In control
C. In short
D. In disgrace
Answer – C. In short.
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Q589. “To be taken aback” means:
A. To pay no heed
B. To be very excited
C. To be surprised
D. To take something back
Answer – C. To be surprised.
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Q590. Work against the clock
A. Work late in the night
B. Work against all problems
C. Work with a concentration
D. Work in a great hurry
Answer –D. Work in a great hurry
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