Idioms and Phrases

Polity MCQs

1. What does the idiom "barking up the wrong tree" mean?

A) Making a correct assumption B) Complaining about something trivial C) Pursuing a mistaken or misguided course of action D) Speaking loudly to get attention

C) The idiom means to make a wrong assumption or pursue a misguided line of thought or action.

2. Choose the meaning of "the ball is in your court":

A) You need to wait for further instructions B) It is your turn to take action or make a decision C) The situation has become complicated D) You are being observed closely

B) The idiom means that it is now up to you to respond or take action in a situation.

3. What does "a blessing in disguise" mean?

A) A blessing that is hidden B) Something that seems bad at first but turns out to be good C) A hidden curse D) An obvious advantage

B) This idiom refers to an apparent misfortune that results in something positive.

4. What does the idiom "cut to the chase" mean?

A) Move quickly to the end of something B) Stop making excuses C) Go for a run D) Avoid the middle part of a story

A) The idiom means to skip the preliminary details and get to the main point or conclusion.

5. Choose the meaning of "hit the nail on the head":

A) Make a mistake B) Get something exactly right C) Cause damage D) Begin a new task

B) This idiom means to be precisely correct about something or to address an issue directly.

6. What does "let the cat out of the bag" mean?

A) Release a pet B) Reveal a secret accidentally C) Create a problem D) Rescue someone

B) This idiom means to disclose something that was supposed to be kept confidential.

7. What is the meaning of "a dime a dozen"?

A) Very valuable B) Rare and expensive C) Common and easy to find D) Difficult to obtain

C) This idiom refers to something that is very common and not special.

8. Choose the correct meaning of "under the weather":

A) Feeling unwell B) Experiencing bad weather C) Feeling very happy D) Being outside

A) The idiom means to be ill or not feeling well.

9. What does "burn the midnight oil" mean?

A) Work late into the night B) Waste time C) Set something on fire D) Take a long break

A) This idiom means to stay up late working on something.

10. What is the meaning of "bite the bullet"?

A) Avoid a problem B) Face a difficult or unpleasant situation with courage C) Take a risk without preparation D) Give up easily

B) The idiom means to endure a painful or difficult situation with bravery.

If any answer found wrong, Please comment.

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