Common General English Questions for Competitive Exams
Idioms and Phrases Questions
Q : The government of the nations is not hard and fast with the lockdown rules during pandemic disease.
(A) Serious
(B) Cause of trouble
(C) Facing the risk
(D) Strict
Correct Answer : D
The bone of contention between the two brothers is the ancestral property of their forefathers.
(A) Reason of brotherhood
(B) Point of argument
(C) Reason of quarrel
(D) Pretence of love
Correct Answer : B
Trust Ria’s mother to spill the beans as she sees no reason why she shouldn’t do it.
(A) Reveal the secret
(B) Arrive at the wrong time
(C) To make unkind statements about someone
(D) To praise one’s own achievement
Correct Answer : A
Explanation :
An idiom is a phrase or expression that typically presents a figurative, non-literal meaning attached to the phrase. The above idiom refers to reveal secret information unintentionally or indiscreetly.
The nation must express the sincerest condolence to the soldiers who secured our lives but died in harness at the border.
(A) Died while fighting
(B) Died while in duty
(C) Died without any reason
(D) Dying due to disease
Correct Answer : B
They decided to promote Nell to Manager post, do they not know that he is still wet behind the ears.
(A) Work on other directions
(B) Childlike
(C) Inexperienced
(D) Accused of nepotism
Correct Answer : D
A video call from my favourite film star on my birthday was a complete surprise.
(A) A damp squib
(B) Bolt from the blue
(C) A field day
(D) A mare’s nest
Correct Answer : B
Even though he is a learned person, he talks nonsense when it comes to morality and integrity.
(A) Talks through one’s hat
(B) Bark up the wrong tree
(C) Like a cat on hot bricks
(D) Show a clean pair of heels
Correct Answer : C
Students have to face the risk in order to attain success in the Civil Services exams.
(A) To bell the cat
(B) To nip in the bud
(C) To take one to task
(D) A hard nut to crack
Correct Answer : A
Mary had a bad experience in a relationship in the past, now, she is in a state of confusion whether she should marry someone or not.
(A) All at Sea
(B) Wrapped one’s brain around
(C) Playing ducks and drakes
(D) At one’s beck and call
Correct Answer : A
She has to begin gaining experience if she wishes to join the media industry.
(A) Cost an arm and a leg
(B) Get one’s feet wet
(C) Cross one’s T’s and dots
(D) To sit on the fence
Correct Answer : B
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