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Idioms 4

English Lesson 20 Questions By Chittagong College

Idioms 4 For those studying or preparing for, this page contains 20 important questions and answers arranged in sequence. Each question is accompanied by the correct answer and, where necessary, a detailed explanation to help clarify your concepts. Read carefully and assess your own preparation.

1. Make a long story short

a) Tell briefly

b) Write a novel

c) Tell a lie

d) Read a story

Answer: Tell briefly

2. Hang in there

a) Stay strong and don't give up

b) Hang on a rope

c) Wait outside

d) Climb a tree

Answer: Stay strong and don't give up

3. Get cold feet

a) Feel cold

b) Become nervous or afraid

c) Wear shoes

d) Walk barefoot

Answer: Become nervous or afraid

4. A dime a dozen

a) Very common

b) Very expensive

c) Very rare

d) Very useful

Answer: Very common

5. Hit the road

a) Start a journey

b) Fall on the road

c) Build a road

d) Drive slowly

Answer: Start a journey

6. Leave no stone unturned

a) Try every possible way

b) Collect stones

c) Build a wall

d) Dig a hole

Answer: Try every possible way

7. A blessing in disguise

a) Something good that seemed bad at first

b) A hidden gift

c) A lucky charm

d) A surprise party

Answer: Something good that seemed bad at first

8. Pull yourself together

a) Calm yourself

b) Gather people

c) Dress up

d) Sit together

Answer: Calm yourself

9. The early bird catches the worm

a) Success comes to those who act early

b) Birds eat worms

c) Wake up late

d) Catch birds

Answer: Success comes to those who act early

10. Time flies

a) Time passes quickly

b) Time can fly

c) Travel by air

d) Waste time

Answer: Time passes quickly

11. Put your foot down

a) Be firm in a decision

b) Walk carefully

c) Wear shoes

d) Sit down

Answer: Be firm in a decision

12. In the nick of time

a) Just in time

b) Too late

c) Very early

d) Every time

Answer: Just in time

13. Break a leg

a) Good luck

b) Get injured

c) Run fast

d) Lose a game

Answer: Good luck

14. Call the shots

a) Be in control

b) Fire a gun

c) Make a phone call

d) Take photos

Answer: Be in control

15. Learn the ropes

a) Learn how to do a job

b) Tie a rope

c) Climb a rope

d) Teach someone

Answer: Learn how to do a job

16. On thin ice

a) In a risky situation

b) Skating

c) Feeling cold

d) Safe and secure

Answer: In a risky situation

17. Bite your tongue

a) Stop yourself from saying something

b) Eat food

c) Speak loudly

d) Smile politely

Answer: Stop yourself from saying something

18. By the book

a) Follow the rules exactly

b) Read a book

c) Write a story

d) Buy books

Answer: Follow the rules exactly

19. Keep your head above water

a) Manage to survive a difficult situation

b) Swim well

c) Dive underwater

d) Take a bath

Answer: Manage to survive a difficult situation

20. The writing is on the wall

a) Signs show that something bad will happen

b) Read the wall

c) Paint a wall

d) Write a message

Answer: Signs show that something bad will happen

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