Commonly Asked Idioms and Phrases in Exams MCQs

1. : What does the idiom “Break the ice” mean?
(A) To start a conversation in a friendly way
(B) To shatter something physically
(C) To get angry suddenly
(D) To stop talking abruptly

2. : The phrase “Hit the nail on the head” means:
(A) To make a mistake
(B) To describe something accurately
(C) To cause an accident
(D) To start working late

3. : What is the meaning of the idiom “Once in a blue moon”?
(A) Very rarely
(B) Very often
(C) Every month
(D) At night only

4. : “Bite off more than you can chew” means:
(A) Eat too much food
(B) Take on more responsibility than you can handle
(C) Speak loudly
(D) Talk too fast

5. : The phrase “Under the weather” means:
(A) Feeling sick
(B) Walking outside
(C) Being happy
(D) Feeling cold

6. : What does “The ball is in your court” imply?
(A) You are responsible for the next step
(B) You lost a game
(C) You are playing tennis
(D) You are at a party

7. : The idiom “Burn the midnight oil” means:
(A) Waste resources
(B) Work late into the night
(C) Travel at night
(D) Sleep early

8. : What does “Cost an arm and a leg” mean?
(A) Very cheap
(B) Very expensive
(C) Related to injuries
(D) Free of cost

9. : The phrase “Let the cat out of the bag” means:
(A) Keep a secret
(B) Reveal a secret unintentionally
(C) Buy a pet
(D) Clean a room

10. : What does the idiom “Actions speak louder than words” convey?
(A) Talking is more important than doing
(B) Doing is more important than talking
(C) Words are meaningless
(D) Actions are silent