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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

“Far cry from” means __________?

A. To present a counter argument
B. To take on a task that is way to big
C. The show has come to an end. It’s all over
D. Very different from

“Keep at bay” means ______________.

A. Keep in mind
B. Keep at a distance
C. Keep thinking about something
D. Keep at the sea-shore

“Raining cats and dogs” means _________?

A. Raining very heavily
B. Easy option
C. Very rarely
D. one who presents a counter argument

“when pigs fly” means ______?

A. something that is easy to do
B. raining very heavily
C. something that will never happen or is impossible
D. miss the chance

“Black and blue” _____________ ?

A. Full of bruises
B. A poor plan
C. False sense of happiness or success
D. Something that is not understandable

“Feel blue” means _________?

A. Feel Sad
B. Feel happy
C. Feel energetic
D. Feel angry

She goes to her mother’s house off and on. What does idiom / phrase “off and on” means

A. frequently
B. rarely
C. occasionally
D. sometimes

He Was all at sea when he began his new Job. What does idiom / phrase “at sea” means __________?

A. happy
B. sad
C. puzzled
D. triumphant

My friend is a couch potato. What does the idiom/phrase “couch potato” means?

A. active person
B. busy person
C. lazy person
D. angry person

She turned heads wherever she went. What does the idiom/phrase “turn heads” mean?

A. too pleased
B. get angry
C. attract a lot of attention
D. not knowing what to say
E. get acquainted