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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

“Elephant in the room” means _________?

A. An obvious, pressing issue left unaddressed due to its sensitive nature
B. In good physical health
C. Someone can perceive things and events that are outside of their field of vision
D. You learned something through means of a rumor

“An arm and a leg” means _________?

A. Full throttle; at maximum speed
B. Very cheap or inexpensive. A little amount of money
C. Very expensive or costly. A large amount of money
D. One made powerless or ineffective, as by nerves, panic, or stress

Complete the idiom: “best things come in small______”?

A. Installments
B. Joys
C. Packages
D. Gifts

“Best of both worlds” means ________?

A. A phrase implying that a person is never satisfied with their current situation; they think others have it better
B. People’s intentions can be judged better by what they do than by what they say
C. A situation wherein someone has the privilege of enjoying two different opportunities
D. Just the information I have on the subject

“Apple of discord” means ______?

A. Anything causing trouble, discord, or jealousy
B. A person that is not too smart; a person that acts stupid
C. To further a loss with sarcasm or indignity; to worsen an unfavorable situation
D. To speak the truth, even to the point of being blunt and rude

“Basket case” _______?

A. An area of vulnerability
B. Narrowly; barely. Usually used in regard to a narrow escape from a disaster
C. To treat a topic, but omit its main points, often intentionally or to delay or avoid talking about something difficult or unpleasant
D. One made powerless or ineffective, as by nerves, panic, or stress

“Bird Brain” means _____?

A. A person that is not too smart; a person that acts stupid
B. A person that is too smart; a person that acts Sharp
C. A person that is too lazy; a person that acts dull
D. A person that too angry; a person that acts hastly

“Drop a dime” means ________?

A. To be an informant
B. Almost free. Very cheap
C. To stop something at an early stage
D. To leave

“Get your goat” means _____?

A. To pacify someone
B. To irritate someone
C. To soothe someone
D. To Hug someone

“Spill the beans” ________ ?

A. Frivolously performing a simple task
B. Reveal someone’s secret
C. To stop something at an early stage
D. Frivolously performing a simple task