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Idioms and Phrase - 02

English Lesson 20 Questions By National University

Idioms and Phrase - 02 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. I have never seen such a slow coach like you, this small work has taken you three full months. What does the idiom 'a slow coach' means-

a) A careless person

b) A very lazy person

c) An irresponsible person

d) An unthoughtful person

Answer: A very lazy person

2. Identify the correct meaning of the idiom: bring to book.

a) fetch for justice

b) include in a book

c) authorize

d) attend

Answer: fetch for justice

3. What is the meaning of the phrase 'come into force'?

a) Make effective

b) Perplexity

c) Rebuke

d) Utter an obscene word

Answer: Make effective

4. In a nutshell means-

a) In details

b) Elaborately

c) Large description

d) Briefly

Answer: Briefly

5. 'Bird's eye view' means -

a) A rough idea

b) Eyes of birds

c) Eyes of a flock of birds

d) A view of the sky

Answer: A rough idea

6. 'A green horn' means -

a) An inexperienced man

b) A trinee

c) A soft hearted man

d) An envious lady

Answer: An inexperienced man

7. A person whose 'head' is in the 'clouds' is -

a) Proud

b) A day dreamer

c) An aviator

d) Useless

Answer: A day dreamer

8. 'Burning question' means -

a) Any easy question

b) A hotly discussed question

c) A hard question

d) An important question

Answer: A hotly discussed question

9. Do you feel ___ taking a walk?

a) up to

b) about

c) like

d) for

Answer: like

10. To keep one's head ___?

a) to dave oneself

b) to be self respectful

c) to keep calm

d) none of these

Answer: to keep calm

11. 'Pass for' means -

a) appear to be

b) allow

c) brush aside

d) qualify

Answer: qualify

12. There are ___ dangerous drivers.

a) a very lot of

b) whom

c) very much of

d) a lot of

Answer: a lot of

13. 'To carry coals to Newcastle' means -

a) to carry important elements to abroad

b) to take care of things

c) to take things where they are already plentiful

d) to take things where they are most needed

Answer: to take things where they are already plentiful

14. 'Pros and cons' means -

a) Light and dark

b) Advantages and disadvantages

c) Good and bad

d) All

Answer: Advantages and disadvantages

15. 'few and far between' means -

a) too far

b) in between

c) rarely

d) long distance

Answer: rarely

16. What is the meaning of 'Out of the wood'?

a) Out of places

b) Out of the bush

c) Free from difficulties

d) Out of the way

Answer: Free from difficulties

17. What is the meaning of the phrase 'To break the ice'?

a) To start a conversation

b) To end the hostility

c) To end up partnership

d) To start quarreling

Answer: To start a conversation

18. A 'red letter day' means -

a) A red day

b) A historical day

c) A memorable day

d) A day of joy

Answer: A memorable day

19. 'Look before you leap' means -

a) be wary

b) be amazed

c) be ready

d) be successful

Answer: be wary

20. 'Black sheep' শব্দটির অর্থ কি?

a) কুলাঙ্গার

b) কপটতা

c) ঘটানো

d) শাস্তি দেয়া

Answer: কুলাঙ্গার

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