English Idioms Quiz

What does it mean when a project advances 'by leaps and bounds'?

Sharply
Simply
Rapidly (correct)
Slowly

What does it signify if someone's speech 'fell short on the audience'?

Had no effect (correct)
Impressed the audience
Moved the audience
Was quite short

What did the officer do when he called for an explanation from the cashier for the shortage of cash?

Asked
Served a notice
Demanded (correct)
Begged

What does it indicate when someone 'takes advice to heart'?

Seriously (D) Signup and view all the answers

What characteristic is being described if someone 'wears their heart on their sleeve'?

Expresses feelings openly (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does the expression 'An axe to grind' mean?

To make a personal profit out of a situation (D) Signup and view all the answers

In the context of 'Rainy days', what is meant by 'Critical time in any situation'?

Unlucky time (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of the phrase 'The alpha and the omega'?

The beginning and the end (C) Signup and view all the answers

If someone 'Turns a blind eye', what are they doing?

Hide the ugly truth from someone (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to have 'An uphill task'?

To take lead in danger (B) Signup and view all the answers

'A fool’s paradise' refers to:

To have happy dreams (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to 'Break the ice'?

To initiate a social conversation or interaction (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'Give cold shoulder'?

Intentionally ignore someone (C) Signup and view all the answers

To 'Put one’s hand to plough' means:

Start an agricultural venture (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the implication of 'Beating about the bush'?

Avoid the main topic (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does 'It takes two to tango' signify?

Remove obstacles from your way (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'Open Pandora’s Box'?

Curse someone (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does the expression 'Don't worry over hair loss or else you lose more' imply?

Stressing about hair loss leads to more hair loss. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which best describes the phrase 'A fool's paradise'?

Pretending that everything is going fine when actually all is being lost. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of the phrase 'Get on somebody's nerves'?

To be an irritant. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does 'All in a day’s work' typically signify?

Something unusual or difficult accepted as part of someone’s normal routine. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Blessing in disguise' mean?

An apparent misfortune that eventually has good results. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'Eyebrow raising'?

An expression denoting surprise or skepticism. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Run helter-skelter' mean in the text?

A carelessly hurried situation (D) Signup and view all the answers

In the text, what is the meaning of 'Throw out of gears'?

Disturb the working of the existing system (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Turn the tables' imply in the given text?

Get into an argument situation (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Quite the thing' mean based on the text?

Very fashionable and popular (B) Signup and view all the answers

'Get the boot' in the text refers to:

Get fired (C) Signup and view all the answers

'Ace in the hole' in the text signifies:

A crucial resource that is hidden till its use is required (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does the phrase 'take exception' mean?

Object to (A) Signup and view all the answers