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Idioms Phrases and Proverbs Quiz 8

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A WAKE UP CALL means

A. A thing that makes people sleep

B. A thing that makes people alert

C. A thing that makes people lying

D. A thing that makes people making telephone calls

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If you _____ you work very hard.

A. Work to the winds

B. Work your fingers to the bone

C. Work like a new leaf

D. Work until you are blue and black

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Make a mountain ____.

A. of oceans

B. in the sky

C. out of a molehill

D. before the hill

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to make one's mark means:

A. To defame

B. To gain distinction

C. To recover dead debt

D. To plunder

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To pick holes ___?

A. To cut some part of an item

B. To criticize someone

C. To destroy something

D. To find some reason to quarrel

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What is the meaning of the phrase "House of Cards"?

A. strong house

B. project to make paper house

C. a week structure

D. none of them

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A Gordian Knot means :

A. an exceedingly complicated problem or deadlock

B. a small or insignificant member of a larger organization or system

C. a rich, older, man who supports or spends lavishly on a usually much younger girlfriend

D. a dull or depressing person who spoils other people’s enjoyment

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Complete the proverb: the best things in life are ----.

A. expensive

B. free

C. cheap

D. difficult

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Let the cat out of the bag meaning of the idiom?

A. Give away a secret

B. To give latitude

C. To show compassion

D. To miss a golden opportunity

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A storm in a teacup.

A. Unexpected event.

B. A danger signal.

C. A big fuss about a small problem.

D. A great noise.

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The idiom “Be at one's wits end” means

A. At the last moment

B. Undecided controversy

C. A man of ability

D. To be confused

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To be in the doldrums means:

A. To be down

B. To be in low hopes

C. To be in sad mood

D. To be in low spirit

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"To throw in towel" means

A. To correct a mistake

B. to accept defeat

C. to put in effort

D. none of these

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"Achilles heel" Means

A. one strong point in a man's character

B. A name of a famous city

C. Characterless person

D. Weak point in a mans character

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The local team scored three goals ______ the first half of the match.

A. Of

B. In

C. On

D. For

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The idiom A DARK HORSE means

A. A wicked fellow

B. An unexpected winner

C. A criminal getting the dirty water

D. None of these

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The correct meaning of Idiom "by leaps and bounds" is:

A. Very fast

B. Very slow

C. In details

D. Aimless

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As ________ me, I will be happy to lend a hand.

A. In

B. About

C. For

D. Of

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She sold her house for a song. Here 'for a song' means

A. Very cheaply

B. Very expensive

C. At a discount

D. at a reasonable price

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Choose the correct meaning of idioms/phrases. We consider the 14th of August "a red letter day."

A. A day marked in red

B. a day to write letters

C. an important day

D. a day to write with red pens

Your score is

The average score is 56%

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