Test Your Knowledge with Idioms and Phrases MCQs

Idioms and Phrases MCQ: There is a saying which goes like “to bite the bullet” which conveys that one should face a difficult situation bravely. Well, these short phrases are known as Idioms which are part of English grammar. Moreover, they are colourful expressions that add depth and nuance to our language. They’re often used in everyday conversation and can be a great way to sound more natural and expressive. To test how much you know about idioms and phrases, try to solve different types of MCQs in the blog.

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Idioms and Phrases MCQ – Quiz 1 

Instructions: Choose the best answer for each question.

Question 1:

If someone says “He’s a chip off the old block,” they mean that person is…

• A. very old
• B. very young
• C. similar to their parent

Question 2:

The phrase “to spill the beans” means…

• A. to eat a lot
• B. to reveal a secret
• C. to be very angry

Question 3:

Someone who is “under the weather” is…

• A. very tall
• B. feeling unwell
• C. very lucky

Question 4:

“To break a leg” is a common expression used to wish someone…

• A. good luck
• B. a broken bone
• C. a quick recovery

Question 5:

If you “bite the bullet,” you…

• A. eat a lot
• A. decide to do something difficult
• C. get angry

Check Your Answers

1. c) similar to their parent
2. b) to reveal a secret
3. b) feeling unwell
4. a) good luck
5. b) decide to do something difficult

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Idioms and Phrases MCQ – Quiz 2

Instructions: We have listed out several questions for you, make sure you select the correct answer.

Question 1:

If you “let the cat out of the bag,” you…

• A. reveal a secret
• B. buy a new pet
• C. get into trouble

Question 2:

“To be on cloud nine” means to be…

• A. very angry
• B. very sad
• C. very happy

Question 3:

Someone who is “in hot water” is…

• A. taking a bath
• B. in trouble
• C. feeling cold

Question 4:

The phrase “to hit the books” means to…

• A. go shopping
• B. study
• C. watch TV

Question 5:

“To pull someone’s leg” means to…

• A. hurt someone physically
• B. make fun of someone
• C. help someone

Check Answers

1. a) reveal a secret
2. c) very happy
3. b) in trouble
4. b) study
5. b) make fun of someone

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Idioms and Phrases MCQ – Quiz 3

Instructions: Choose the correct answer for all the questions below which we have prepared for testing your knowledge.

Question 1: 

To be under the weather

• A. To be ill
• B. To be in a good mood
• C. To be confused

Question 2: 

To spill the beans

• A. To reveal a secret
• B. To drink too much coffee
• C. To be very clumsy

Question 3: 

Once in a blue moon

• A. Very often
• B. Very rarely
• C. Every day

Question 4: 

To be on cloud nine

• A. To be very angry
• B. To be very happy
• C. To be very tired

Question 5: 

To let the cat out of the bag

• A. To reveal a secret
• B. To buy a new pet
• C. To be very messy

Answers:

1. a) To be ill
2. a) To reveal a secret
3. b) In trouble
4. b) To be very happy
5. a) To reveal a secret

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Idioms and Phrases MCQ – Quiz 4

Instructions: Choose the correct meaning for each idiom or phrase.

Question 1: 

To be in hot water

• A. To be very cold
• B. To be in trouble
• C. To be very excited

Question 2: 

To break a leg

• A. To wish someone good luck
• B. To injure your leg
• C. To be very tired

Question 3: 

To be over the moon

• A. To be very angry
• B. To be very happy
• C. To be very tired

Question 4: 

To be a piece of cake

• A. To be very difficult
• B. To be very easy
• C. To be very delicious

Question 5: 

To bite the bullet

• A. To eat a lot of food
• B. To face a difficult situation
• C. To be very angry

Check Answers

1. b) To be in trouble
2. a) To wish someone good luck
3. b) To be very happy
4. b) To be very easy
5. b) To face a difficult situation

What are Idioms and Phrases?

Idioms are phrases or expressions that have a different meaning from the literal meaning of the individual words. They’re often figurative and can be confusing for non-native speakers or those unfamiliar with the language’s cultural context.   

Here are some common examples of idioms along with their meanings:

• “It’s raining cats and dogs.” – This doesn’t mean animals are falling from the sky; it means it’s raining heavily.   
• “To beat around the bush.” This means to avoid saying something directly.   
• “To kick the bucket.” This means to die

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