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IDIOMS AND PHRASES (BACKUP) MCQs

Idioms & Phrases

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Question 171. Choose The Exact Meaning Of The Idioms/phrases.
Discipline is on the wane in schools and colleges these days.
  1.    declining
  2.    increasing
  3.    spreading
  4.    spiralling
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> declining
Question 172. Choose The Exact Meaning Of The Idioms/phrases.
In spite of the efforts of all peace loving people, world peace is still a far cry.
  1.    an impracticable idea
  2.    an abstract idea
  3.    out of reach
  4.    a long way off
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option D. -> a long way off
Question 173. Choose The Exact Meaning Of The Idioms/phrases.
I felt that it was a tall order to expect Monisha to go home alone at twelve in the night.
  1.    Difficult
  2.    Too much
  3.    Customary
  4.    Simple
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> Too much
Question 174. Choose The Exact Meaning Of The Idioms/phrases.
I cannot get along with a man who plays fast and loose.
  1.    behaves in an unreliable and insincere way
  2.    has a loose tongue
  3.    lives a life of ease and luxury
  4.    does not know how to behave himself
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> behaves in an unreliable and insincere way
Question 175. Choose The Exact Meaning Of The Idioms/phrases.
The question of abolition of private property is still a moot point.
  1.    undecided
  2.    uncertain
  3.    unknown
  4.    not clear
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> undecided
Question 176. Choose The Exact Meaning Of The Idioms/phrases.
This regular absenteeism is a bad business since on work is being completed.
  1.    Bad for business
  2.    Non-business like
  3.    An unfortunate event
  4.    Creating ill-will
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> An unfortunate event
Question 177. Choose The Exact Meaning Of The Idioms/phrases.
There is no love lost between two neighbours.
  1.    close friendship
  2.    cool indifference
  3.    intense dislike
  4.    a love hate relationship
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> intense dislike
Question 178. Choose The Exact Meaning Of The Idioms/phrases.
When he tells stories about himself, he is inclined to draw the longbow.
  1.    understate
  2.    get emotional
  3.    exaggerate
  4.    get excited
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> exaggerate
Question 179. Choose The Exact Meaning Of The Idioms/phrases.
Vikram said that he has got a problem to square up with the manager.
  1.    consider
  2.    discuss
  3.    settle
  4.    workout
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> settle
Question 180. Choose The Exact Meaning Of The Idioms/phrases.
The time is running out, you must look sharp.
  1.    be careful
  2.    make haste
  3.    be punctual
  4.    be sensible
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> make haste

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