Idioms-Based MCQs with Answers & Explanations
1. What does the idiom "Take a backseat" mean?
A) To withdraw from an active role or become less important
B) To take charge of a situation
C) To oppose a decision strongly
D) To drive a new initiative
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2. What does "At a crossroads" mean?
A) A situation where multiple opportunities are available
B) A critical point where an important decision must be made
C) A time when progress is smooth and certain
D) A simple, unimportant issue
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3. What is the meaning of "The writing on the wall"?
A) A clear warning that something is about to fail
B) A situation that is unpredictable
C) A minor inconvenience
D) A moment of complete surprise
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4. What does "Raise eyebrows" mean?
A) To cause surprise or disapproval
B) To make a situation less serious
C) To completely ignore an issue
D) To formally approve a decision
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5. What does the idiom "Walk a tightrope" mean?
A) To be in a dangerous or risky situation requiring careful handling
B) To take unnecessary risks without consequence
C) To always make the safest choices
D) To abandon responsibilities
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6. What does the idiom "at a standstill" mean?
a) Moving rapidly
b) Completely stopped or stagnated
c) Facing financial success
d) Making quick progress
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7. If a process has "lost momentum," it means:
(a) It is progressing steadily
(b) It is slowing down or stopping
(c) It is gaining more power
(d) It is reaching its peak
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8. The phrase "writing on the wall" suggests:
(a) A hidden opportunity
(b) A clear sign of future trouble
c) A well-organized plan
d) A new government scheme
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9. "Pay lip service" means:
(a) To genuinely support a cause
(b) To pretend to support something without real action
(c) To oppose a movement openly
(d) To create a new policy
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10. If someone "holds the purse strings," they:
a) Control financial decisions
b) Avoid responsibilities
c) Work for a financial institution
d) Spend money recklessly
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