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Idioms MCQs |Past Papers English Mcqs with Answer Keys for written test preparation of all competitive exams in Pakistan, specially PPSC, FPSC, CSS, PMS, NTS, UTS, FTS, OTS

” Painted it in bright colours” meaning of this idiom?

A. provided illustrations with it
B. to describe something in a flattering
C. made it more comic
D. added some emotional incident to it

” Blowing his own trumpet ” meaning of this idiom?

A. parading his own good deeds
B. speaking too loudly
C. looking after his own interest
D. making long speeches

” To set the Thames on fire.” meaning of this idiom?

A. become nerveous on stage
B. destroy with fire
C. do something extraordinary or brilliant
D. wreak evil on something

Meaning of this idiom “On edge”?

A. nervous
B. unhappy
C. disheartened
D. scared

“A rift in the lute” meaning of this idiom?

A. brought about disharmony
B. brought about a disciplined atmosphere
C. caused unnecessary worry
D. caused a pleasant atmosphere

” high time” meaning of this idiom?

A. auspicious moment
B. desired occasion
C. appropriate time
D. already late

” Take the rough with the smooth.” meaning of this idiom?

A. be tough in order to be successful
B. use pleasant words to make things smooth
C. accept unpleasant as well as pleasant things
D. make unpleasant things better

“Carried off his feet” meaning of this idiom?

A. became delirious
B. danced on his toes
C. was dizzy
D. was wild with excitement

“Die in harness.” meaning of this idiom?

A. die with honor
B. die on a horse back
C. die while still working
D. die in the battle field

“Do not beat about the bush” meaning of this idiom?

A. put any blame on others
B. pretend to be unaware of the matter
C. approach the matter in a roundabout way
D. try to impress me with your arguments