Idioms & Phrases MCQs

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The idiom "Kick the bucket" means:
A. To kill
B. To die
C. To be successful
D. To achieve a goal
The meaning of the Idiom "Prick up your ears" is:
A. Ignoring
B. Listening carefully
C. Tune out
D. None of these
What is the meaning of the idiom "a turncoat"?
A. Wet coat
B. Poor MAN
C. MAN of principle
D. Traitor
Choose the correct meaning of the idiom: "To add fuel to the fire":
A. Make the fire burn brightly
B. Prevent fire from dying out
C. Make things worse
D. None of these
Idiomatic expression, ?To call a spade a spade? means?
A. To speak the truth
B. To be polite
C. To be rude
D. To be dishonest
Idiomatic expression, ?Spick and span? means?
A. Neat and clean
B. Messy and dirty
C. Old and worn out
D. New and modern
Idiomatic expression "Wild goose chase" means?
A. An unsuccessful search
B. A successful search
C. A long journey
D. A short journey
?Die away? means?
A. Gradually disappear
B. Suddenly appear
C. Become stronger
D. Remain constant
idiom, ?Hit the sack? means?
A. Get up
B. Go to bed
C. Eat dinner
D. Go for a walk
Man of straw means?
A. Weak/a MAN with integrity
B. Strong/a MAN with integrity
C. Rich/a MAN with integrity
D. Poor/a MAN with integrity