Idioms and Phrases Quiz with Answers

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Idioms and Phrases Quiz with Answers
Q :  

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
 Like a cakewalk

(A) Smooth surface

(B) Pleasant experience

(C) Easy task

(D) Active


Correct Answer : C
Explanation :

"Like a cakewalk" describes something that is extremely easy or a task that requires little effort.


Q :  

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
 All eyes

(A) Watching with anger

(B) Watching eagerly

(C) Watching with no interest

(D) Not watching at all


Correct Answer : B
Explanation :

"All eyes" implies that everyone is watching eagerly or with great interest.


Q :  

Choose the correct meaning of the given idiom.
 In weal and woe

(A) In sad and gloomy days

(B) In happiness and good times

(C) In prosperity and adversity

(D) In despair and failure


Correct Answer : C
Explanation :

"In weal and woe" means in both good times (prosperity) and bad times (adversity).


Q :  

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
 A green horn

(A) Uneducated person

(B) Inexperienced person

(C) Clever person

(D) Skilled person


Correct Answer : B
Explanation :

"A green horn" refers to a person who is inexperienced or new to a particular activity or job.


Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Q :  

Be hard up

(A) Have very little money

(B) Unable to calculate

(C) Have difficulty in climbing stairs

(D) Find it very difficult to wake up early


Correct Answer : A
Explanation :

"Be hard up" means to be in a difficult financial situation with very little money.


Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Q :  

In the same breath

(A) Able to get a foul smell

(B) Say two contradictory things at the same time

(C) Practice breathing exercises

(D) Try and hold your breath


Correct Answer : B
Explanation :

"In the same breath" refers to saying two contradictory things simultaneously or in close succession.


Q :  

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
 Beat around the bush

(A) Avoid praising someone and demean

(B) Avoid the main point by talking in a roundabout way

(C) Avoid saying what you mean, usually because it is not funny

(D) Avoid using foul words to make someone uncomfortable


Correct Answer : B
Explanation :

"Beat around the bush" means to avoid addressing the main issue or topic and instead talk in a vague or indirect manner.


Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Q :  

Cake walk

(A) Something tasty

(B) Something easy

(C) Something sweet

(D) Something enjoyable


Correct Answer : B
Explanation :

"Cake walk" is used to describe something that is extremely easy or effortless, like a simple task.


Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Q :  

A stumbling block

(A) Removing stones on the way

(B) Putting stones along the way

(C) An obstacle to progress

(D) Skipping over a hurdle


Correct Answer : C
Explanation :

"A stumbling block" is something that obstructs or hinders progress, similar to an obstacle that one might stumble over.


Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Q :  

A kick in the teeth

(A) A grave setback

(B) Severe toothache

(C) Removing tooth cavities

(D) Hitting someone hard


Correct Answer : A
Explanation :

"A kick in the teeth" refers to a severe disappointment or setback, usually in a personal or professional context.


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