English: Vocabulary MCQs

34 MCQs  (Page 4 of 4)

What does the idiom 'a red-letter day' mean?
A day of danger
A memorable or important day
A holiday for postmen
A day of mourning
What does the idiom 'to beat about the bush' mean?
To work very hard
To avoid coming to the point
To defeat someone easily
To search the forest
What does 'a white elephant' mean?
A peaceful person
A huge success
A rare and lucky thing
A costly possession that is more trouble than it is worth
What does 'to burn the midnight oil' mean?
To work or study late into the night
To start a fire
To waste resources
To celebrate at night