Practice MCQ Questions and Answer on Idioms and Phrases
41.
To give chapter and verse for a thing
- (A) To produce the proof of something
- (B) To eulogize the qualities of a thing
- (C) To make publicity of a thing
- (D) To attach artificial value to a thing
42.
Dowry is a burning question of the day.
- (A) a widely debated issue
- (B) a dying issue
- (C) a relevant problem
- (D) an irrelevant issue
43.
He intends setting up as a lawyer in the adjoining district.
- (A) To establish himself
- (B) To migrate
- (C) To join
- (D) To settle
44.
There is no love lost between two neighbours.
- (A) close friendship
- (B) cool indifference
- (C) intense dislike
- (D) a love hate relationship
45.
As a politician he is used to being in the limelight all the time.
- (A) giving speeches
- (B) the object of admiration
- (C) the centre of attraction
- (D) an object of public notice
46.
A pipe dream
- (A) A pleasant dream
- (B) A bad dream
- (C) An impracticable plan
- (D) A foolish idea
47.
He sold his house for a song.
- (A) at a reasonable price
- (B) at a discount
- (C) very cheaply
- (D) at a premium
48.
The popularity of the yesterday's superstar is on the wane.
- (A) at its peak
- (B) at rock bottom
- (C) growing more
- (D) growing less
49.
A man of straw
- (A) A man of no substance
- (B) A very active person
- (C) A worthy fellow
- (D) An unreasonable person
50.
To have brush with
- (A) To start painting
- (B) To have good and pleasing terms
- (C) To be impressed
- (D) To have a slight encounter