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Idioms 2

English Lesson 20 Questions By Chittagong College

Idioms 2 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. In hot water

a) In trouble

b) Taking a bath

c) Feeling warm

d) Swimming

Answer: In trouble

2. At the eleventh hour

a) Very early

b) At the last moment

c) At noon

d) Every hour

Answer: At the last moment

3. By heart

a) With love

b) From memory

c) By chance

d) With care

Answer: From memory

4. In black and white

a) Clearly written

b) Colorless

c) Old-fashioned

d) Printed in black ink only

Answer: Clearly written

5. On the tip of my tongue

a) Easy to pronounce

b) Almost remembered

c) Speaking loudly

d) Tasting food

Answer: Almost remembered

6. Hit the sack

a) Start working

b) Go to bed

c) Carry a bag

d) Hit someone

Answer: Go to bed

7. Pull someone's leg

a) Help someone

b) Tease or joke with someone

c) Hurt someone

d) Drag someone

Answer: Tease or joke with someone

8. See eye to eye

a) Look at someone

b) Agree with someone

c) Watch carefully

d) Meet face to face

Answer: Agree with someone

9. Miss the boat

a) Travel by boat

b) Miss an opportunity

c) Be late for class

d) Lose luggage

Answer: Miss an opportunity

10. Keep an eye on

a) Watch carefully

b) Close your eyes

c) Ignore someone

d) Wear glasses

Answer: Watch carefully

11. Hit the books

a) Buy books

b) Study hard

c) Throw books

d) Read a story

Answer: Study hard

12. Make up one's mind

a) Change opinion

b) Decide

c) Think deeply

d) Forget everything

Answer: Decide

13. Through thick and thin

a) In all circumstances

b) In good weather

c) Very quickly

d) With difficulty

Answer: In all circumstances

14. Barking up the wrong tree

a) Looking in the wrong place

b) Climbing a tree

c) Chasing a dog

d) Cutting a tree

Answer: Looking in the wrong place

15. Add fuel to the fire

a) Stop an argument

b) Make a bad situation worse

c) Cook food

d) Light a fire

Answer: Make a bad situation worse

16. A fish out of water

a) A good swimmer

b) Feeling uncomfortable in a new situation

c) Catching fish

d) Living near water

Answer: Feeling uncomfortable in a new situation

17. Back to square one

a) Finish successfully

b) Start again from the beginning

c) Go home

d) Win the game

Answer: Start again from the beginning

18. Bite off more than you can chew

a) Eat too much

b) Take on more than you can handle

c) Cook a big meal

d) Waste food

Answer: Take on more than you can handle

19. Keep your fingers crossed

a) Wish for good luck

b) Hide your hands

c) Pray silently

d) Shake hands

Answer: Wish for good luck

20. Face the music

a) Enjoy a concert

b) Accept the consequences

c) Learn music

d) Sing a song

Answer: Accept the consequences

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