Q.1 1. What does the idiom 'Bite the bullet' mean?
Avoid a difficult situation
Face a painful situation bravely
Chew food quickly
Ignore a problem
Explanation - The idiom means to endure a painful or difficult situation with courage.
Correct answer is: Face a painful situation bravely
Q.2 2. What does 'Break the ice' mean?
Start a conversation
Shatter something frozen
Stop a fight
Reveal a secret
Explanation - This idiom refers to doing or saying something to relieve tension or initiate conversation in a social setting.
Correct answer is: Start a conversation
Q.3 3. 'Caught between a rock and a hard place' means:
Being trapped physically
Facing two difficult choices
Relaxing comfortably
Traveling a rough path
Explanation - It describes a situation where one has to choose between two unpleasant options.
Correct answer is: Facing two difficult choices
Q.4 4. What does the idiom 'Hit the sack' mean?
Strike a bag
Go to sleep
Pack luggage
Start work
Explanation - It means to go to bed or sleep.
Correct answer is: Go to sleep
Q.5 5. 'Let the cat out of the bag' means:
Release an animal
Reveal a secret
Hide information
Blame someone
Explanation - It refers to accidentally revealing something that was supposed to be kept secret.
Correct answer is: Reveal a secret
Q.6 6. 'Burning the midnight oil' means:
Working late into the night
Lighting a lamp
Being angry at night
Partying all night
Explanation - It signifies staying up late, usually to study or work.
Correct answer is: Working late into the night
Q.7 7. The idiom 'Under the weather' means:
Feeling sick
Being outdoors
Traveling in rain
Feeling sad
Explanation - It is used to describe someone who is unwell or ill.
Correct answer is: Feeling sick
Q.8 8. 'Once in a blue moon' means:
Very rarely
During the night
Suddenly
Frequently
Explanation - It refers to something that happens very infrequently.
Correct answer is: Very rarely
Q.9 9. 'The ball is in your court' means:
You are being watched
It is your responsibility to act
Play a game of tennis
Take a risk
Explanation - It signifies that it is now someone else's turn to make a decision or take action.
Correct answer is: It is your responsibility to act
Q.10 10. 'Hit the nail on the head' means:
Make a precise point
Hammer a nail
Make a mistake
Start a task
Explanation - It means to describe exactly what is causing a situation or problem.
Correct answer is: Make a precise point
Q.11 11. What does 'A blessing in disguise' mean?
A hidden problem
An apparent misfortune that results in something good
A secret gift
A punishment
Explanation - It refers to something that seems bad initially but ends up having positive results.
Correct answer is: An apparent misfortune that results in something good
Q.12 12. 'Cost an arm and a leg' means:
Be extremely expensive
Lose limbs
Pay in parts
Make sacrifices
Explanation - It indicates that something is very costly or overpriced.
Correct answer is: Be extremely expensive
Q.13 13. 'Burn your bridges' means:
Destroy relationships beyond repair
Build a fire
Travel fast
Take risks
Explanation - It means to do something that makes it impossible to go back to a previous situation.
Correct answer is: Destroy relationships beyond repair
Q.14 14. 'Throw in the towel' means:
Give up
Celebrate victory
Start a fight
Wash clothes
Explanation - It is used to signify surrender or giving up on a task.
Correct answer is: Give up
Q.15 15. 'Keep your chin up' means:
Stay cheerful
Raise your head physically
Look at the sky
Confront someone
Explanation - It encourages someone to remain positive during difficult times.
Correct answer is: Stay cheerful
Q.16 16. 'Through thick and thin' means:
In good and bad times
With obstacles
By force
Secretly
Explanation - It signifies being loyal and supportive regardless of difficulties.
Correct answer is: In good and bad times
Q.17 17. 'Add fuel to the fire' means:
Worsen a bad situation
Cook food faster
Start a fight
Be helpful
Explanation - It means to make an already bad situation worse.
Correct answer is: Worsen a bad situation
Q.18 18. 'Cry over spilt milk' means:
Regret past mistakes
Waste food
Be emotional unnecessarily
Make a mess
Explanation - It refers to complaining about something that cannot be undone.
Correct answer is: Regret past mistakes
Q.19 19. 'Face the music' means:
Accept the consequences
Listen to music
Perform publicly
Ignore criticism
Explanation - It means to confront the unpleasant consequences of one’s actions.
Correct answer is: Accept the consequences
Q.20 20. 'A hot potato' means:
A spicy dish
A difficult or controversial issue
A heated argument
A small reward
Explanation - It refers to a topic or situation that is tricky and causes disagreement.
Correct answer is: A difficult or controversial issue
Q.21 21. 'Bark up the wrong tree' means:
Accuse the wrong person
Make noise unnecessarily
Seek help wrongly
Climb a tree
Explanation - It means to follow a mistaken or misguided course of action.
Correct answer is: Accuse the wrong person
Q.22 22. 'By the skin of your teeth' means:
Barely succeed
Brush your teeth
Escape a danger
Fail narrowly
Explanation - It describes narrowly achieving something or escaping a situation.
Correct answer is: Barely succeed
Q.23 23. 'Hit the road' means:
Start a journey
Travel recklessly
Drive aggressively
Take a break
Explanation - It refers to leaving a place to begin a trip or journey.
Correct answer is: Start a journey
Q.24 24. 'Keep your fingers crossed' means:
Hope for good luck
Hide something
Be cautious
Follow instructions
Explanation - It is used when wishing for a favorable outcome.
Correct answer is: Hope for good luck
Q.25 25. 'On cloud nine' means:
Extremely happy
Confused
Lost in thoughts
Daydreaming
Explanation - It describes a state of extreme happiness or bliss.
Correct answer is: Extremely happy