Practice MCQ Questions and Answer on Idioms and Phrases

31.

To beggars description

  • (A) A poor statement
  • (B) To describe things without care
  • (C) Beyond one's power to describe adequately
  • (D) None of these

32.

To have full hands

  • (A) To be fully occupied
  • (B) To be rich
  • (C) To be in lot of troubles
  • (D) To lead an easy life

33.

The teacher warned the student once for all that no mischief shall be tolerated in the class.

  • (A) authoritatively
  • (B) finally
  • (C) angrily
  • (D) coldly

34.

To accept the Gauntlet

  • (A) To accept defeat
  • (B) To accept a challenge
  • (C) To suffer humiliation
  • (D) To accept an honour

35.

Mohan always keeps himself to himself

  • (A) Is too busy
  • (B) Is selfish
  • (C) Is unsociable
  • (D) Does not take sides

36.

Rohit has bitten off more than he chew.

  • (A) Is trying to do much
  • (B) Is very greedy
  • (C) Is always hungry
  • (D) Has little regard for others

37.

In the armed forces, it is considered a great privilege to die in harness.

  • (A) die on a horse back
  • (B) die in the battlefield
  • (C) die while still working
  • (D) die with honour

38.

The sight of the accident made myflesh creep.

  • (A) draw my attention
  • (B) confused me
  • (C) frightened me
  • (D) worried me

39.

A bull in a china shop

  • (A) A person who is very ugly but loves the beautiful things of life
  • (B) A person who takes a sadistic delight in harming innocent people
  • (C) A person who becomes too excited where no excitement is warranted
  • (D) A person who is rough and clumsy where skill and care are required

40.

To be above board

  • (A) To have a good height
  • (B) To be honest in any business deal
  • (C) They have no debts
  • (D) To try to be beautiful