Idioms and Phrases MCQ Set- 8
Q71. Feel at sea
A. Feel comfortable while traveling by water
B. Feel Angry
C. Feel seasick
D. Feel lost or confused
Answer –D. Feel lost or confused
Explanation-
Q72. Herculean task
A. A job that only weak people are assigned
B. A job that makes everyone feel proud
C. A job that requires a lot of talking and information
D. A job that requires a large amount of physical strength
Answer –A Job that requires a large amount of physical strength
Explanation-
Q73. By the skin of one’s teeth
A. With the help of someone
B. By a very big margin
C. By a very narrow margin
D. Without anyone’s help
Answer –C. By a very narrow margin
Explanation-
Q74. Spick and span
A. Far and near
B. Noisy and loud
C. Fast and efficient
D. Neat and clean
Answer –D. Neat and clean
Explanation-
Q75. Be glad to see the back of
A. Be happy at another’s success
B. Be relieved at another’s failure
C. Be happy to see someone again
D. Be happy when a person leaves
Answer –D. Be happy when a person leaves
Explanation-
Q76. Go easy on something
A. Fill one’s plate easily
B. Use only a small amount of
C. Take as much as one wants
D. Eat slowly and liberally
Answer –B. Use only a small amount of
Explanation-
Q77. Twiddling one’s thumbs
A. Feeling hungry
B. Feeling bored
C. Feeling angry
D. Feeling sad
Answer –B. Feeling bored
Explanation-
Q78. A good turn
A. A great opportunity
B. A helpful act
C. A pleasant experience
D. A lucky chance
Answer –B. A helpful act
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Q79. Pat on the back
A. Friendly tap to push someone
B. Praise or approval for doing something good
C. Good massage for aches and pains
D. Mild form of disapproval or blame
Answer –B. Praise or approval for doing something good
Explanation-
Q80. Make big time
A. Reach earlier than expected
B. Attain fame and success
C. Spend more than one earns
D. Earn more than needed
Answer –B. Attain fame and success
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