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Monthly Idioms and Phrases Quiz – September Edition

Update on: 25 Sep 2024, 03:30 PM

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:

Q.1. To keep one’s temper

A. To become hungry

B. To be in a good mood

C. To preserve one’s energy

D. To be aloof from

Answer

B. To be in a good mood

 

Q.2. To catch a tartar

A) To trap wanted criminal with great difficulty

B) To catch a dangerous person

C) To meet with disaster

D) To deal with a person who is more than one’s match

Answer

D) To deal with a person who is more than one’s match

 

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Q.3. “To drive home” the point

A) To find one’s roots

B) To return to place of rest

C) Back to original position

D) To emphasise

Answer

D) To emphasise

 

Q.4. To have an axe to grind

A) A private end to serve

B) To fail to arouse interest

C) To have no result

D) To work for both sides

Answer

A) A private end to serve

 

Q.5. Gentleman at Large

A) Has no serious occupation

B) Is living comfortably

C) Is respected by everybody

D) Is held in high esteem

Answer

A) Has no serious occupation

 

Q.6. To end in smoke

A) To make completely understand

B) To ruin oneself

C) To excite great applause

D) To overcome someone

Answer

B) To ruin oneself

 

Q.7. To be above board

A) To have a good height

B) To be honest in any business deal

C) They have no debts

D) To try to be beautiful

Answer

B) To be honest in any business deal

 

Q.8. To put one’s hand to plough

A) To take up agricultural farming

B) To take a difficult task

C) To get entangled into unnecessary things

D) Take interest in technical work

Answer

B) To take a difficult task

 

Q.9. To pick holes

A) To find some reason to quarrel

B) To destroy something

C) To criticise someone

D) To cut some part of an item

Answer

C) To criticise someone

 

Q.10. “Apple of one’s eye”

A) Something that is hated

B) Someone who is highly cherished

C) A type of apple

D) A medical condition

Answer

B) Someone who is highly cherished

Q.11. “Jump on the bandwagon”

A) To avoid something

B) To play music

C) To drive a wagon

D) To join a popular activity

Answer

D) To join a popular activity

 

Q.12. “In the nick of time”

A) Too late

B) Never

C) Just in time

D) Very early

Answer

C) Just in time

 

Q.13. “Cry wolf”

A) To play with a dog

B) To raise a false alarm

C) To face danger

D) To watch a wolf

Answer

B) To raise a false alarm

 

Q.14. On its last legs

A) About to fructify

B) About to perish

C) About to produce results

D) About to take off

Answer

B) About to perish

 

Q.15. Rolling in Money

A) Spending more than his income

B) Borrowing money liberally

C) Very rich

D) Wasting a lot of money

Answer

C) Very rich

Good luck, and see how many idioms and phrases you know well!

 

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