Idioms and Phrases MCQs

There were no opposition to the new policy by the ‘rank and file’ of the Government.

A. The ordinary members 
B. The official machinery
C. The majority
D. The cabinet ministers

To”Jazz Up” means to_________

A. Go faster
B. Make something more exciting
C. Make a lot of noise
D. Be Strong

What the term Short Story stands for:

A. A long prose fiction
B. A story of figurative language
C. A story of many characters
D. A short prose fiction

What do you mean by Novel ___________ ?

A. Short prose
B. A long fictional prose with many characters
C. A short narrative prose
D. A literary work on the stage

The idiomatic phrase “Spick and Span” means?

A. Wisdome and foresight
B. Watch the weather
C. spotlessly clean
D. Deceive somebody

Chose the correct meaning of idiom: Beat about the bush ?

A. Try to meet George Bush
B. To avoid the main topic
C. To make noise
D. To accompany someone in a jungle

Have an Axe to Grind means:____________ ?

A. To use axe frequently
B. Selfish motive
C. To have a dispute with someone
D. To be fair with someone

Rule of thumb means ?

A. Mark of thumb on a legal paper
B. a rough estimate
C. an easy choice
D. an unknown rule

To face the music means____________?

A. To be greeted rudely
B. To be offered warm hospitailty
C. To be on the front seat in a concert
D. To bear the consequences

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