129 MCQs on Idioms and Phrases (Part 1) sit in the GK360 bank, collected from
1 solved papers. Below are the top 100 distinct questions —
repeats across papers merged into their strongest version — with the correct answer marked,
an explanation where the bank carries one, and the source paper named on every card.
'run into rough weather' means encounter difficulties.
From: English: Idioms and Phrases - Part 1 — Solved MCQs · FPSC
Q 51 English Idioms and Phrases (Part 1)
The old father brought home the moral of unity by asking each of his sons to break the bundle of sticks.
A
emphasised
Correct
B
voiced
C
declared
D
suggested
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Ans: emphasised
Correct Answer: emphasised
'brought home' means emphasised.
From: English: Idioms and Phrases - Part 1 — Solved MCQs · FPSC
Q 52 English Idioms and Phrases (Part 1)
If you give John all your money, you are likely to burn your fingers.
A
be unhappy
B
be happy
C
suffer
Correct
D
be ill
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Ans: suffer
Correct Answer: suffer
'burn your fingers' means suffer.
From: English: Idioms and Phrases - Part 1 — Solved MCQs · FPSC
Q 53 English Idioms and Phrases (Part 1)
I am sure they will fight tooth and nail for their rights.
A
with all their might
Correct
B
without any other weapon
C
resorting to violence
D
very cowardly
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Ans: with all their might
Correct Answer: with all their might
'tooth and nail' means with all their might.
From: English: Idioms and Phrases - Part 1 — Solved MCQs · FPSC
Q 54 English Idioms and Phrases (Part 1)
We were in hurry. The road being zigzag we had to cut off a corner to reach in time.
A
To cut a portion of the road
B
To take a short cut
Correct
C
To go fast
D
To take an alternative route
View answer & explanation
Ans: To take a short cut
Correct Answer: To take a short cut
'cut off a corner' means to take a short cut.
From: English: Idioms and Phrases - Part 1 — Solved MCQs · FPSC
Q 55 English Idioms and Phrases (Part 1)
Discipline is on the wane in schools and colleges these days.
A
declining
Correct
B
increasing
C
spreading
D
spiraling
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Ans: declining
Correct Answer: declining
'on the wane' means declining.
From: English: Idioms and Phrases - Part 1 — Solved MCQs · FPSC
Q 56 English Idioms and Phrases (Part 1)
In spite of the efforts of all peace loving people, world peace is still a far cry.
A
an impracticable idea
B
an abstract idea
C
out of reach
D
a long way off
Correct
View answer & explanation
Ans: a long way off
Correct Answer: a long way off
'far cry' means a long way off.
From: English: Idioms and Phrases - Part 1 — Solved MCQs · FPSC
Q 57 English Idioms and Phrases (Part 1)
I felt that it was a tall order to expect Maham to go home alone at twelve in the night.
A
Difficult
B
Too much
Correct
C
Customary
D
Simple
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Ans: Too much
Correct Answer: Too much
'tall order' means too much.
From: English: Idioms and Phrases - Part 1 — Solved MCQs · FPSC
Q 58 English Idioms and Phrases (Part 1)
I cannot get along with a man who plays fast and loose.
A
behaves in an unreliable and insincere way
Correct
B
has a loose tongue
C
lives a life of ease and luxury
D
does not know how to behave himself
View answer & explanation
Ans: behaves in an unreliable and insincere way
Correct Answer: behaves in an unreliable and insincere way
'plays fast and loose' means behaves in an unreliable and insincere way.
From: English: Idioms and Phrases - Part 1 — Solved MCQs · FPSC
Q 59 English Idioms and Phrases (Part 1)
There is no love lost between two neighbors.
A
close friendship
B
cool indifference
C
intense dislike
Correct
D
a love hate relationship
View answer & explanation
Ans: intense dislike
Correct Answer: intense dislike
'no love lost' means intense dislike.
From: English: Idioms and Phrases - Part 1 — Solved MCQs · FPSC
Q 60 English Idioms and Phrases (Part 1)
The question of abolition of private property is still a moot point.
A
undecided
Correct
B
uncertain
C
unknown
D
not clear
View answer & explanation
Ans: undecided
Correct Answer: undecided
'moot point' means undecided.
From: English: Idioms and Phrases - Part 1 — Solved MCQs · FPSC
Q 61 English Idioms and Phrases (Part 1)
This regular absenteeism is a bad business since no work is being completed.
A
Bad for business
B
Non-business like
C
An unfortunate event
Correct
D
Creating ill-will
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Ans: An unfortunate event
Correct Answer: An unfortunate event
'bad business' means an unfortunate event.
From: English: Idioms and Phrases - Part 1 — Solved MCQs · FPSC
Q 62 English Idioms and Phrases (Part 1)
When he tells stories about himself, he is inclined to draw the long bow.
A
understate
B
get emotional
C
exaggerate
Correct
D
get excited
View answer & explanation
Ans: exaggerate
Correct Answer: exaggerate
'draw the long bow' means exaggerate.
From: English: Idioms and Phrases - Part 1 — Solved MCQs · FPSC
Q 63 English Idioms and Phrases (Part 1)
Ikram said that he has got a problem to square up with the manager.
A
consider
B
discuss
C
settle
Correct
D
workout
View answer & explanation
Ans: settle
Correct Answer: settle
'square up' means settle.
From: English: Idioms and Phrases - Part 1 — Solved MCQs · FPSC
Q 64 English Idioms and Phrases (Part 1)
Although both the parents are running the show for the last ten years but their business is now on its last legs.
A
About to fructify
B
About to perish
Correct
C
About to produce results
D
About to take off
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Ans: About to perish
Correct Answer: About to perish
'on its last legs' means about to perish.
From: English: Idioms and Phrases - Part 1 — Solved MCQs · FPSC
Q 65 English Idioms and Phrases (Part 1)
The time is running out, you must look sharp.
A
be careful
B
make haste
Correct
C
be punctual
D
be sensible
View answer & explanation
Ans: make haste
Correct Answer: make haste
'look sharp' means make haste.
From: English: Idioms and Phrases - Part 1 — Solved MCQs · FPSC
Q 66 English Idioms and Phrases (Part 1)
He is in the habit of throwing dust in his superiors eyes.
A
To put sand into eyes
B
To make blind
C
To deceive
Correct
D
To show false things
View answer & explanation
Ans: To deceive
Correct Answer: To deceive
'throwing dust in his superiors' eyes' means to deceive.
From: English: Idioms and Phrases - Part 1 — Solved MCQs · FPSC
Q 67 English Idioms and Phrases (Part 1)
In modern democratic societies lynch law seems to have become the spheres of life.
A
law of the mob
Correct
B
law of the underworld
C
law of the constitution
D
law of the parliament
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Ans: law of the mob
Correct Answer: law of the mob
'lynch law' means law of the mob.
From: English: Idioms and Phrases - Part 1 — Solved MCQs · FPSC
Q 68 English Idioms and Phrases (Part 1)
He was in high spirits when I met him in the restaurant.
A
He was in a drunken state
B
He was very cheerful
Correct
C
He talked incoherently
D
He was deeply engrossed in thoughts
View answer & explanation
Ans: He was very cheerful
Correct Answer: He was very cheerful
'high spirits' means he was very cheerful.
From: English: Idioms and Phrases - Part 1 — Solved MCQs · FPSC
Q 69 English Idioms and Phrases (Part 1)
In his youth, he was practically rolling in money.
A
Spending more than his income
B
Borrowing money liberally
C
Very rich
Correct
D
Wasting a lot of money
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Ans: Very rich
Correct Answer: Very rich
'rolling in money' means very rich.
From: English: Idioms and Phrases - Part 1 — Solved MCQs · FPSC
Q 70 English Idioms and Phrases (Part 1)
Jaya had a chequered career since I first knew him as an office assistant in the insurance company.
A
Had a variety of jobs and experiences
Correct
B
A career which helped him make lot of money
C
A career where he signed a lot of cheques
D
Did odd jobs
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Ans: Had a variety of jobs and experiences
Correct Answer: Had a variety of jobs and experiences
'chequered career' means had a variety of jobs and experiences.
From: English: Idioms and Phrases - Part 1 — Solved MCQs · FPSC
Q 71 English Idioms and Phrases (Part 1)
The sight of the accident made my flesh creep.
A
draw my attention
B
confused me
C
frightened me
Correct
D
worried me
View answer & explanation
Ans: frightened me
Correct Answer: frightened me
'flesh creep' means frightened me.
From: English: Idioms and Phrases - Part 1 — Solved MCQs · FPSC
Q 72 English Idioms and Phrases (Part 1)
There is no hard and fast rule regarding this subject.
A
rule that is difficult
B
rule that is fast changing
C
rule that cannot be broken or modified
Correct
D
rule that can be broken or modified
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Ans: rule that cannot be broken or modified
Correct Answer: rule that cannot be broken or modified
'hard and fast rule' means rule that cannot be broken or modified.
From: English: Idioms and Phrases - Part 1 — Solved MCQs · FPSC
Q 73 English Idioms and Phrases (Part 1)
He went to his friend's house in the evening as was his wont.
A
as usual
Correct
B
as he wanted
C
as his want was
D
as he wanted that day
View answer & explanation
Ans: as usual
Correct Answer: as usual
'as was his wont' means as usual.
From: English: Idioms and Phrases - Part 1 — Solved MCQs · FPSC
Q 74 English Idioms and Phrases (Part 1)
Why do you wish to tread on the toes?
A
To give offence to them
Correct
B
To follow them grudgingly
C
To treat them indifferently
D
To be kicked by them
View answer & explanation
Ans: To give offence to them
Correct Answer: To give offence to them
'tread on the toes' means to give offence to them.
From: English: Idioms and Phrases - Part 1 — Solved MCQs · FPSC
Q 75 English Idioms and Phrases (Part 1)
He intends setting up as a lawyer in the adjoining district.
A
To establish himself
Correct
B
To migrate
C
To join
D
To settle
View answer & explanation
Ans: To establish himself
Correct Answer: To establish himself
'setting up' means to establish himself.
From: English: Idioms and Phrases - Part 1 — Solved MCQs · FPSC
Q 76 English Idioms and Phrases (Part 1)
The autographed bat from the famous cricketer Sunil Gavaskar is worth a jew's eye.
A
Not a worthy possession
B
unnecessary
C
A costly items
D
A possession of high value
Correct
View answer & explanation
Ans: A possession of high value
Correct Answer: A possession of high value
'worth a Jew's eye' means a possession of high value.
From: English: Idioms and Phrases - Part 1 — Solved MCQs · FPSC
Q 77 English Idioms and Phrases (Part 1)
The speaker gave a bird's eye view of the political conditions in the country.
A
a personal view
B
a general view
Correct
C
a biased view
D
a detailed presentation
View answer & explanation
Ans: a general view
Correct Answer: a general view
'bird's eye view' means a general view.
From: English: Idioms and Phrases - Part 1 — Solved MCQs · FPSC
Q 78 English Idioms and Phrases (Part 1)
He resigned the post of his own accord.
A
which he liked
B
according to his convenience
C
voluntarily and willingly
Correct
D
according to his judgement
View answer & explanation
Ans: voluntarily and willingly
Correct Answer: voluntarily and willingly
'of his own accord' means voluntarily and willingly.
From: English: Idioms and Phrases - Part 1 — Solved MCQs · FPSC
Q 79 English Idioms and Phrases (Part 1)
As a politician he is used to being in the limelight all the time.
A
giving speeches
B
the object of admiration
C
the centre of attraction
Correct
D
an object of public notice
View answer & explanation
Ans: the centre of attraction
Correct Answer: the centre of attraction
'in the limelight' means the centre of attraction.
From: English: Idioms and Phrases - Part 1 — Solved MCQs · FPSC
Q 80 English Idioms and Phrases (Part 1)
I ran out of money on my European tour.
A
exhausted my stock of
Correct
B
did not have enough
C
lost
D
carried a lot
View answer & explanation
Ans: exhausted my stock of
Correct Answer: exhausted my stock of
'ran out of' means exhausted my stock of.
From: English: Idioms and Phrases - Part 1 — Solved MCQs · FPSC
Q 81 English Idioms and Phrases (Part 1)
Meera might scream blue murder, but I feel Doll should get the promotion since she is better qualified for the job.
A
Someone has been murdered with some blue liquid
B
Someone is being murdered and has become blue
C
Suffer from persecution complex
D
Make a great deal of noise and object vehemently
Correct
View answer & explanation
Ans: Make a great deal of noise and object vehemently
Correct Answer: Make a great deal of noise and object vehemently
'scream blue murder' means make a great deal of noise and object vehemently.
From: English: Idioms and Phrases - Part 1 — Solved MCQs · FPSC
Q 82 English Idioms and Phrases (Part 1)
Having sold off his factory, he is now a gentleman at large.
A
Has no serious occupation
Correct
B
Is living comfortably
C
Is respected by everybody
D
Is held in high esteem
View answer & explanation
Ans: Has no serious occupation
Correct Answer: Has no serious occupation
'gentleman at large' means has no serious occupation.
From: English: Idioms and Phrases - Part 1 — Solved MCQs · FPSC
Q 83 English Idioms and Phrases (Part 1)
Though he has lot of money, yet all his plans are built upon sand.
A
established on insecure foundations
Correct
B
based on inexperience
C
resting on cheap material
D
resting on immature ideas
View answer & explanation
Ans: established on insecure foundations
Correct Answer: established on insecure foundations
'Built upon sand' means established on insecure foundations. The book's printed key says 'resting on immature ideas', which is not the standard meaning, so the verified standard answer is used.
From: English: Idioms and Phrases - Part 1 — Solved MCQs · FPSC
Q 84 English Idioms and Phrases (Part 1)
His plan was so complicated that it floored his listeners.
A
entertained
B
puzzled
Correct
C
annoyed
D
encouraged
View answer & explanation
Ans: puzzled
Correct Answer: puzzled
'floored' means puzzled.
From: English: Idioms and Phrases - Part 1 — Solved MCQs · FPSC
Q 85 English Idioms and Phrases (Part 1)
There has been bad blood between the two communities even before shouting.
A
Impure blood
B
Ill feeling
Correct
C
Bloody fights
D
Quarrels
View answer & explanation
Ans: Ill feeling
Correct Answer: Ill feeling
'bad blood' means ill feeling.
From: English: Idioms and Phrases - Part 1 — Solved MCQs · FPSC
Q 86 English Idioms and Phrases (Part 1)
The curious neighbors were disappointed as the young couple's quarrel was just a storm in a tea cup.
A
violent quarrel
B
fuss about a trifle
Correct
C
brittle situation
D
quarrel about tea cups
View answer & explanation
Ans: fuss about a trifle
Correct Answer: fuss about a trifle
'storm in a tea cup' means fuss about a trifle.
From: English: Idioms and Phrases - Part 1 — Solved MCQs · FPSC
Q 87 English Idioms and Phrases (Part 1)
Mohan always keeps himself to himself.
A
Is too busy
B
Is selfish
C
Is unsociable
Correct
D
Does not take sides
View answer & explanation
Ans: Is unsociable
Correct Answer: Is unsociable
'keeps himself to himself' means is unsociable.
From: English: Idioms and Phrases - Part 1 — Solved MCQs · FPSC
Q 88 English Idioms and Phrases (Part 1)
While the ladies continued their small talk in the drawing room, I felt bored.
A
whispering
B
backbiting
C
gossip
D
light conversation
Correct
View answer & explanation
Ans: light conversation
Correct Answer: light conversation
'small talk' means light conversation.
From: English: Idioms and Phrases - Part 1 — Solved MCQs · FPSC
Q 89 English Idioms and Phrases (Part 1)
My car broke down on way to the railway station.
A
stopped
Correct
B
met with an accident
C
ran out of petrol
D
failed to work
View answer & explanation
Ans: stopped
Correct Answer: stopped
'broke down' means stopped.
From: English: Idioms and Phrases - Part 1 — Solved MCQs · FPSC
Q 90 English Idioms and Phrases (Part 1)
My father strained every nerve to enable me to get settled in life.
A
worked very hard
Correct
B
spent a huge amount
C
tried all tricks
D
bribed several persons
View answer & explanation
Ans: worked very hard
Correct Answer: worked very hard
'strained every nerve' means worked very hard.
From: English: Idioms and Phrases - Part 1 — Solved MCQs · FPSC
Q 91 English Idioms and Phrases (Part 1)
He is always picking holes in every project.
A
creating problems in
B
finding fault with
Correct
C
suggesting improvement in
D
asking irrelevant questions on
View answer & explanation
Ans: finding fault with
Correct Answer: finding fault with
'picking holes' means finding fault with.
From: English: Idioms and Phrases - Part 1 — Solved MCQs · FPSC
Q 92 English Idioms and Phrases (Part 1)
The die is cast and now let us hope for the best.
A
project is over
B
decision is made
Correct
C
death is inevitable
D
cloth has been dyed
View answer & explanation
Ans: decision is made
Correct Answer: decision is made
'die is cast' means decision is made.
From: English: Idioms and Phrases - Part 1 — Solved MCQs · FPSC
Q 93 English Idioms and Phrases (Part 1)
Pt. Nehru was born with a silver spoon in his mouth.
A
born in a middle class family
B
born in a wealthy family
Correct
C
born in a royal family
D
born in a family of nationalists
View answer & explanation
Ans: born in a wealthy family
Correct Answer: born in a wealthy family
'silver spoon in his mouth' means born in a wealthy family.
From: English: Idioms and Phrases - Part 1 — Solved MCQs · FPSC
Q 94 English Idioms and Phrases (Part 1)
The arrival of the mother-in-law in the family proved a rift in the lute.
A
caused unnecessary worries
B
brought about disharmony
Correct
C
caused a pleasant atmosphere
D
brought about a disciplined atmosphere
View answer & explanation
Ans: brought about disharmony
Correct Answer: brought about disharmony
'rift in the lute' means brought about disharmony.
From: English: Idioms and Phrases - Part 1 — Solved MCQs · FPSC
Q 95 English Idioms and Phrases (Part 1)
The prince did not take after the king.
A
run after
B
follow
C
precede
D
resemble
Correct
View answer & explanation
Ans: resemble
Correct Answer: resemble
'take after' means resemble.
From: English: Idioms and Phrases - Part 1 — Solved MCQs · FPSC
Q 96 English Idioms and Phrases (Part 1)
Don't lose patience, things will improve by and by.
A
soon
B
finally
C
gradually
Correct
D
unexpectedly
View answer & explanation
Ans: gradually
Correct Answer: gradually
'by and by' means gradually.
From: English: Idioms and Phrases - Part 1 — Solved MCQs · FPSC
Q 97 English Idioms and Phrases (Part 1)
Do not imagine that Dharmendra is really sorry that his wife died. Those are only crocodile tears.
A
Pretended sorrow
Correct
B
Tears a crocodile
C
A weeping crocodile
D
Mild regret
View answer & explanation
Ans: Pretended sorrow
Correct Answer: Pretended sorrow
'crocodile tears' means pretended sorrow.
From: English: Idioms and Phrases - Part 1 — Solved MCQs · FPSC
Q 98 English Idioms and Phrases (Part 1)
The P.M has pulled up Orissa partymen.
A
elevated
B
rewarded
C
punished
D
reprimanded
Correct
View answer & explanation
Ans: reprimanded
Correct Answer: reprimanded
'pulled up' means reprimanded.
From: English: Idioms and Phrases - Part 1 — Solved MCQs · FPSC
Q 99 English Idioms and Phrases (Part 1)
He did me a good turn by recommending me for the post of Vice Principal.
A
returned my kindness
B
did an act of kindness
Correct
C
improved my prospects
D
became suddenly good
View answer & explanation
Ans: did an act of kindness
Correct Answer: did an act of kindness
'did me a good turn' means did an act of kindness.
From: English: Idioms and Phrases - Part 1 — Solved MCQs · FPSC
Q 100 English Idioms and Phrases (Part 1)
He believes in the policy of making hay while the sun shines.
A
giving bribes to get his work done
B
seeking advice from one and all
C
helping those who help him
D
making the best use of a favorable situation
Correct
View answer & explanation
Ans: making the best use of a favorable situation
Correct Answer: making the best use of a favorable situation
'making hay while the sun shines' means making the best use of a favorable situation.
From: English: Idioms and Phrases - Part 1 — Solved MCQs · FPSC
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