Part 2 – Idioms Questions and Answers

Part 2 – Underlined Idioms and Meaning of the Given Idioms Questions and Answers

Here GS Team published Verbal Ability – Idioms Questions and Answers online quiz for Govt jobs exam preparation like SBI PO, Clerk, Railway, SSC CHSL, CGL, MTS, Banking, and More. These questions can be asked in competitive Exams.

General English – Part 2 – Underlined Idioms and Meaning of the Given Idioms Quiz


Q 1. Find the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
“Touch and go”

  • Unimportant
  • Unchanging
  • Uncertain
  • Undoubted
Correct Answer
Answer: Uncertain

Q 2. Find the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
“Make a beeline for”

  • Go for freebies
  • Go straight to
  • Stand in a queue
  • Make a line for honey
Correct Answer
Answer: Go straight to

Q 3. Find the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
“At the drop of a hat”

  • Instantly
  • Usually
  • Frequently
  • Normally
Correct Answer
Answer: Instantly

Q 4. Find the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence.
“The abrogation of article 370 was achieved in the teeth of tough resistance.”

  • in direct opposition to
  • in a short span of time
  • in a state of uncertainty
  • in collaboration with
Correct Answer
Answer: in direct opposition to

Q 5. Find the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
“Till the cows come home”

  • For a small part
  • Till the work is finished
  • For a long, long time
  • In the evening
Correct Answer
Answer: For a long, long time

Q 6. Find the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
“Bed of roses”

  • An enjoyable state
  • A difficult situation
  • An unforgettable moment
  • A state of perplexity
Correct Answer
Answer: An enjoyable state

Q 7. Find the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence.
“The thieves made off with all the cash and jewellery in the house.”

  • discovered
  • squandered
  • ran away with
  • transferred
Correct Answer
Answer: ran away with

Q 8. Find the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence.
“He is completely at sea about where to invest his hard-earned money.”

  • confused
  • sure
  • in shock
  • committed
Correct Answer
Answer: confused

Q 9. Find the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence.
“Unless you are above board in your dealings, you will not be able to win the trust of your
clients.”

  • smart and deceptive
  • bold and reckless
  • honest and frank
  • exceptionally talented
Correct Answer
Answer: honest and frank

Q 10. Find the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the sentence.
“Simran was under tremendous stress because she had too many irons in the fire.”

  • She had too many clothes to iron
  • She was suffering from many ailments
  • She was involved in many activities
  • She had made a lot of risky investments
Correct Answer
Answer: She was involved in many activities

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