Idioms and phrases are an important part of the English language. They make our conversations and writing livelier and more meaningful. These expressions give us insight into the culture and history that have shaped the language. Examples like “raining cats and dogs” and “cold shoulder” show us fun and easy ways to share complex thoughts and feelings.
Do you think you know about idioms and phrases? Take this quiz to see how you do! Don’t worry if you’re unsure – this quiz will help you learn more. Let’s have fun and test your knowledge!
Here are some new idioms and phrases with multiple-choice options for the month of October:
Q.1. To leave someone in the lurch
A. To come to a compromise with someone
B. Constant source of annoyance to someone
C. To put someone at ease
D. To desert someone in his difficulties
Answer
D. To desert someone in his difficulties
Q.2. To play second fiddle
A) To be happy, cheerful and healthy
B) To reduce the importance of one’s senior
C) To support the role and view of another person
D) To do back-seat driving
Answer
C) To support the role and view of another person
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Q.3. To Beg the Question
A) To refer to
B) To take for granted
C) To raise objections
D) To be discussed
Answer
B) To take for granted
Q.4. A Black Sheep
A) An Unlucky Person
B) A Lucky Person
C) An Ugly Person
D) An odd one out
Answer
D) An odd one out
Q.5. A Big Draw
A) A keen contest
B) A huge attraction
C) A lovely spectacle
D) A game without any result
Answer
B) A huge attraction
Q.6. Lose Heart
A) Became Desperate
B) Felt Sad
C) Became Angry
D) Became Discouraged
Answer
D) Became Discouraged
Q.7. Play to the Gallery
A) Advertise
B) Cater to the public taste
C) Attempt to appeal to popular taste
D) Depend upon the public for approval
Answer
C) Attempt to appeal to popular taste
Q.8. Hold Out
A) Highlight
B) Show
C) Offer
D) Promise
Answer
C) Offer
Q.9. Burning Candle at both ends
A) Wasting his money
B) Becoming overgenerous
C) Overtaxing his energies
D) Losing his objectives
Answer
C) Overtaxing his energies
Q.10. Shelve the plans
A) Cancel
B) Discuss
C) Reconsider
D) Postpone
Answer
D) Postpone
Q.11. Blow ones own trumpet
A) Flatters
B) Praises others
C) Admonishes others
D) Praises himself
Answer
D) Praises himself
Good luck, and see how many idioms and phrases you know well!
