Q 1 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
What does "All and Sundry" mean?
View answer & explanation Ans: Everybody without distinction
Correct Answer: Everybody without distinction
"All and Sundry" means everybody without distinction.
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Q 2 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
What does "At arm's length" mean?
View answer & explanation Ans: At a distance
Correct Answer: At a distance
"At arm's length" means at a distance.
Q 3 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
What does "At daggers drawn" mean?
View answer & explanation Ans: at enmity
Correct Answer: at enmity
"At daggers drawn" means at enmity.
Q 4 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
What does "Bag and baggage" mean?
View answer & explanation Ans: With all one's belongings
Correct Answer: With all one's belongings
"Bag and baggage" means with all one's belongings.
Q 5 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
What does "Bed of roses" mean?
View answer & explanation Ans: full of joys
Correct Answer: full of joys
"Bed of roses" means full of joys.
Q 6 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
What does "By leaps and bounds" mean?
View answer & explanation Ans: very fast
Correct Answer: very fast
"By leaps and bounds" means very fast.
Q 7 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
What does "In cold blood" mean?
View answer & explanation Ans: deliberately
Correct Answer: deliberately
"In cold blood" means deliberately.
Q 8 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
What does "In the teeth of" mean?
View answer & explanation Ans: in the face of
Correct Answer: in the face of
"In the teeth of" means in the face of.
Q 9 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
What does "Ins and Outs" mean?
View answer & explanation Ans: full details
Correct Answer: full details
"Ins and Outs" means full details.
Q 10 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
What does "Lion's share" mean?
View answer & explanation Ans: major share
Correct Answer: major share
"Lion's share" means major share.
Q 11 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
What does "Out of question" mean?
View answer & explanation Ans: impossible
Correct Answer: impossible
"Out of question" means impossible.
Q 12 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
What does "Up to the mark" mean?
View answer & explanation Ans: standard
Correct Answer: standard
"Up to the mark" means standard.
Q 13 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
What does "With open arms" mean?
View answer & explanation Ans: warmly
Correct Answer: warmly
"With open arms" means warmly.
Q 14 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
What does "A black sheep" mean?
View answer & explanation Ans: scoundrel
Correct Answer: scoundrel
"A black sheep" means scoundrel.
Q 15 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
What does "A bone of contention" mean?
View answer & explanation Ans: a reason for discord
Correct Answer: a reason for discord
"A bone of contention" means a reason for discord.
Q 16 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
What does "A cock and bull story" mean?
View answer & explanation Ans: an absurd tale
Correct Answer: an absurd tale
"A cock and bull story" means an absurd tale.
Q 17 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
What does "A gala day" mean?
View answer & explanation Ans: a day of festivity
Correct Answer: a day of festivity
"A gala day" means a day of festivity.
Q 18 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
What does "A hard nut to crack" mean?
View answer & explanation Ans: a difficult problem
Correct Answer: a difficult problem
"A hard nut to crack" means a difficult problem.
Q 19 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
What does "A man of straw" mean?
View answer & explanation Ans: one who has no influence
Correct Answer: one who has no influence
"A man of straw" means one who has no influence.
Q 20 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
What does "A turn coat" mean?
View answer & explanation Ans: one who changes one's opinion or party
Correct Answer: one who changes one's opinion or party
"A turn coat" means one who changes one's opinion or party.
Q 21 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
What does "A bit" mean?
View answer & explanation Ans: a small amount
Correct Answer: a small amount
"A bit" means a small amount.
Q 22 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
What does "About time" mean?
View answer & explanation Ans: at last
Correct Answer: at last
"About time" means at last.
Q 23 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
What does "Across the board" mean?
View answer & explanation Ans: everyone or everything is included
Correct Answer: everyone or everything is included
"Across the board" means everyone or everything is included.
Q 24 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
What does "act up" mean?
View answer & explanation Ans: to behave badly
Correct Answer: to behave badly
"act up" means to behave badly.
Q 25 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
What does "after my own heart" mean?
View answer & explanation Ans: liking the same things as me
Correct Answer: liking the same things as me
"after my own heart" means liking the same things as me.
Q 26 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
What does "Against the clock" mean?
View answer & explanation Ans: a test of speed or time
Correct Answer: a test of speed or time
"Against the clock" means a test of speed or time.
Q 27 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
What does "All along" mean?
View answer & explanation Ans: all the time
Correct Answer: all the time
"All along" means all the time.
Q 28 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
What does "All hours" mean?
View answer & explanation Ans: at irregular times
Correct Answer: at irregular times
"All hours" means at irregular times.
Q 29 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
What does "Along in years" mean?
View answer & explanation Ans: getting old
Correct Answer: getting old
"Along in years" means getting old.
Q 30 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
What does "And then some" mean?
View answer & explanation Ans: and a lot more
Correct Answer: and a lot more
"And then some" means and a lot more.
Q 31 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
What does "a babe in the woods" mean?
View answer & explanation Ans: someone who is innocent
Correct Answer: someone who is innocent
"a babe in the woods" means someone who is innocent.
Q 32 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
What does "back down" mean?
View answer & explanation Ans: to give up a claim
Correct Answer: to give up a claim
"back down" means to give up a claim.
Q 33 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
What does "back out" mean?
View answer & explanation Ans: to get out of an agreement
Correct Answer: to get out of an agreement
"back out" means to get out of an agreement.
Q 34 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
What does "a bad trip" mean?
View answer & explanation Ans: an unpleasant drug experience
Correct Answer: an unpleasant drug experience
"a bad trip" means an unpleasant drug experience.
Q 35 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
What does "He didn't bat an eye" mean?
View answer & explanation Ans: he didn't show surprise
Correct Answer: he didn't show surprise
"He didn't bat an eye" means he didn't show surprise.
Q 36 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
What does "bear in mind" mean?
View answer & explanation Ans: to remember something
Correct Answer: to remember something
"bear in mind" means to remember something.
Q 37 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
What does "beat around the bush" mean?
View answer & explanation Ans: to avoid a question
Correct Answer: to avoid a question
"beat around the bush" means to avoid a question.
Q 38 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
What does "beef up" mean?
View answer & explanation Ans: to make something stronger
Correct Answer: to make something stronger
"beef up" means to make something stronger.
Q 39 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
What does "Behind the scenes" mean?
View answer & explanation Ans: privately
Correct Answer: privately
"Behind the scenes" means privately.
Q 40 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
What does "Below the belt" mean?
View answer & explanation Ans: unfairly
Correct Answer: unfairly
"Below the belt" means unfairly.
Q 41 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
What does "call it a day" mean?
View answer & explanation Ans: to quit
Correct Answer: to quit
"call it a day" means to quit.
Q 42 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
What does "call the tune" mean?
View answer & explanation Ans: to give orders
Correct Answer: to give orders
"call the tune" means to give orders.
Q 43 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
What does "carry off" mean?
View answer & explanation Ans: to move
Correct Answer: to move
"carry off" means to move.
Q 44 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
What does "cart before the horse" mean?
View answer & explanation Ans: to do things in the wrong order
Correct Answer: to do things in the wrong order
"cart before the horse" means to do things in the wrong order.
Q 45 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
What does "catch on" mean?
View answer & explanation Ans: to understand
Correct Answer: to understand
"catch on" means to understand.
Q 46 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
What does "be caught short" mean?
View answer & explanation Ans: not to have enough of something when needed
Correct Answer: not to have enough of something when needed
"be caught short" means not to have enough of something when needed.
Q 47 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
What does "Cheap skate" mean?
View answer & explanation Ans: someone who doesn't spend much money
Correct Answer: someone who doesn't spend much money
"Cheap skate" means someone who doesn't spend much money.
Q 48 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
What does "check up" mean?
View answer & explanation Ans: to investigate
Correct Answer: to investigate
"check up" means to investigate.
Q 49 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
What does "cheer up" mean?
View answer & explanation Ans: to become happy
Correct Answer: to become happy
"cheer up" means to become happy.
Q 50 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
What does "Chicken feed" mean?
View answer & explanation Ans: a small amount of money
Correct Answer: a small amount of money
"Chicken feed" means a small amount of money.
Q 51 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
What does "Dare say" mean?
View answer & explanation Ans: I suppose
Correct Answer: I suppose
"Dare say" means I suppose.
Q 52 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
What does "dash off" mean?
View answer & explanation Ans: to do, make, or draw something quickly
Correct Answer: to do, make, or draw something quickly
"dash off" means to do, make, or draw something quickly.
Q 53 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
What does "Dead tired" mean?
View answer & explanation Ans: very tired
Correct Answer: very tired
"Dead tired" means very tired.
Q 54 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
What does "be in deep water" mean?
View answer & explanation Ans: to be in serious trouble
Correct Answer: to be in serious trouble
"be in deep water" means to be in serious trouble.
Q 55 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
What does "dies down" mean?
View answer & explanation Ans: fades away
Correct Answer: fades away
"dies down" means fades away.
Q 56 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
What does "die out" mean?
View answer & explanation Ans: to disappear slowly
Correct Answer: to disappear slowly
"die out" means to disappear slowly.
Q 57 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
What does "a dime a dozen" mean?
View answer & explanation Ans: something is easy to get
Correct Answer: something is easy to get
"a dime a dozen" means something is easy to get.
Q 58 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
What does "dish out" mean?
View answer & explanation Ans: to serve
Correct Answer: to serve
"dish out" means to serve.
Q 59 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
What does "do away with" mean?
View answer & explanation Ans: to stop something
Correct Answer: to stop something
"do away with" means to stop something.
Q 60 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
What does "down to earth" mean?
View answer & explanation Ans: practical
Correct Answer: practical
"down to earth" means practical.
Q 61 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
What does "Easy does it" mean?
View answer & explanation Ans: let's do it carefully
Correct Answer: let's do it carefully
"Easy does it" means let's do it carefully.
Q 62 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
What does "eat your words" mean?
View answer & explanation Ans: to apologise
Correct Answer: to apologise
"eat your words" means to apologise.
Q 63 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
What does "eat out" mean?
View answer & explanation Ans: to eat in a restaurant
Correct Answer: to eat in a restaurant
"eat out" means to eat in a restaurant.
Q 64 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
What does "edge out" mean?
View answer & explanation Ans: to force out
Correct Answer: to force out
"edge out" means to force out.
Q 65 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
What does "eke out" mean?
View answer & explanation Ans: to do with difficulty
Correct Answer: to do with difficulty
"eke out" means to do with difficulty.
Q 66 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
What does "En masse" mean?
View answer & explanation Ans: as a group
Correct Answer: as a group
"En masse" means as a group.
Q 67 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
What does "keep an eye out" mean?
View answer & explanation Ans: watch carefully
Correct Answer: watch carefully
"keep an eye out" means watch carefully.
Q 68 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
What does "eat like a horse" mean?
View answer & explanation Ans: to eat a lot
Correct Answer: to eat a lot
"eat like a horse" means to eat a lot.
Q 69 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
What does "egg on" mean?
View answer & explanation Ans: to encourage
Correct Answer: to encourage
"egg on" means to encourage.
Q 70 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
What does "ease up" mean?
View answer & explanation Ans: to make less nervous
Correct Answer: to make less nervous
"ease up" means to make less nervous.
Q 71 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
What does "Easy does it" mean?
View answer & explanation Ans: let's do it carefully
Correct Answer: let's do it carefully
"Easy does it" means let's do it carefully.
Q 72 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
What does "eat your words" mean?
View answer & explanation Ans: to apologise
Correct Answer: to apologise
"eat your words" means to apologise.
Q 73 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
What does "eat out" mean?
View answer & explanation Ans: to eat in a restaurant
Correct Answer: to eat in a restaurant
"eat out" means to eat in a restaurant.
Q 74 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
What does "edge out" mean?
View answer & explanation Ans: to force out
Correct Answer: to force out
"edge out" means to force out.
Q 75 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
What does "eke out" mean?
View answer & explanation Ans: to do with difficulty
Correct Answer: to do with difficulty
"eke out" means to do with difficulty.
Q 76 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
What does "En masse" mean?
View answer & explanation Ans: as a group
Correct Answer: as a group
"En masse" means as a group.
Q 77 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
What does "keep an eye out" mean?
View answer & explanation Ans: watch carefully
Correct Answer: watch carefully
"keep an eye out" means watch carefully.
Q 78 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
What does "eat like a horse" mean?
View answer & explanation Ans: to eat a lot
Correct Answer: to eat a lot
"eat like a horse" means to eat a lot.
Q 79 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
What does "egg on" mean?
View answer & explanation Ans: to encourage
Correct Answer: to encourage
"egg on" means to encourage.
Q 80 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
What does "ease up" mean?
View answer & explanation Ans: to make less nervous
Correct Answer: to make less nervous
"ease up" means to make less nervous.
Q 81 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
What does "face the music" mean?
View answer & explanation Ans: accept your punishment
Correct Answer: accept your punishment
"face the music" means accept your punishment.
Q 82 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
What does "fair and square" mean?
View answer & explanation Ans: honest
Correct Answer: honest
"fair and square" means honest.
Q 83 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
What does "fall behind" mean?
View answer & explanation Ans: not keep up
Correct Answer: not keep up
"fall behind" means not keep up.
Q 84 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
What does "falls through" mean?
View answer & explanation Ans: fails to happen
Correct Answer: fails to happen
"falls through" means fails to happen.
Q 85 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
What does "Far and wide" mean?
View answer & explanation Ans: everywhere
Correct Answer: everywhere
"Far and wide" means everywhere.
Q 86 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
What does "Fat chance" mean?
View answer & explanation Ans: no possibility
Correct Answer: no possibility
"Fat chance" means no possibility.
Q 87 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
What does "a feather in your cap" mean?
View answer & explanation Ans: an honour
Correct Answer: an honour
"a feather in your cap" means an honour.
Q 88 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
What does "fed up" mean?
View answer & explanation Ans: had enough
Correct Answer: had enough
"fed up" means had enough.
Q 89 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
What does "feel like" mean?
View answer & explanation Ans: want to do something
Correct Answer: want to do something
"feel like" means want to do something.
Q 90 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
What does "feel out" mean?
View answer & explanation Ans: test an idea
Correct Answer: test an idea
"feel out" means test an idea.
Q 91 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
What does "gather in" mean?
View answer & explanation Ans: collect
Correct Answer: collect
"gather in" means collect.
Q 92 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
What does "the gift of the gab" mean?
View answer & explanation Ans: skilled in talking
Correct Answer: skilled in talking
"the gift of the gab" means skilled in talking.
Q 93 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
What does "gloss over" mean?
View answer & explanation Ans: try to hide
Correct Answer: try to hide
"gloss over" means try to hide.
Q 94 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
What does "go like clockwork" mean?
View answer & explanation Ans: run smoothly
Correct Answer: run smoothly
"go like clockwork" means run smoothly.
Q 95 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
What does "a golf widow" mean?
View answer & explanation Ans: left at home when her husband plays golf
Correct Answer: left at home when her husband plays golf
"a golf widow" means left at home when her husband plays golf.
Q 96 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
What does "grin and bear it" mean?
View answer & explanation Ans: put up with something
Correct Answer: put up with something
"grin and bear it" means put up with something.
Q 97 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
What does "gun for" mean?
View answer & explanation Ans: try to hurt
Correct Answer: try to hurt
"gun for" means try to hurt.
Q 98 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
What does "gung ho" mean?
View answer & explanation Ans: enthusiastic
Correct Answer: enthusiastic
"gung ho" means enthusiastic.
Q 99 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
What does "Great guns" mean?
View answer & explanation Ans: fast and hard
Correct Answer: fast and hard
"Great guns" means fast and hard.
Q 100 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
What does "half baked" mean?
View answer & explanation Ans: incomplete
Correct Answer: incomplete
"half baked" means incomplete.
Q 101 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
What does "hail from" mean?
View answer & explanation Ans: come from
Correct Answer: come from
"hail from" means come from.
Q 102 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
What does "hand it to" mean?
View answer & explanation Ans: give credit to
Correct Answer: give credit to
"hand it to" means give credit to.
Q 103 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
What does "hang your head" mean?
View answer & explanation Ans: feel shameful
Correct Answer: feel shameful
"hang your head" means feel shameful.
Q 104 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
What does "No hard feelings" mean?
View answer & explanation Ans: don't worry
Correct Answer: don't worry
"No hard feelings" means don't worry.
Q 105 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
If your "heart goes out to someone", you:
View answer & explanation Ans: feel sorry for them
Correct Answer: feel sorry for them
"heart goes out to someone" means feel sorry for them.
Q 106 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
If you get a "head start", you:
View answer & explanation Ans: begin before the others
Correct Answer: begin before the others
"head start" means begin before the others.
Q 107 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
What does "heavy-duty" mean?
View answer & explanation Ans: is tough and powerful
Correct Answer: is tough and powerful
"heavy-duty" means is tough and powerful.
Q 108 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
What does "hook up" mean?
View answer & explanation Ans: connect
Correct Answer: connect
"hook up" means connect.
Q 109 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
What does "hush-hush" mean?
View answer & explanation Ans: secret
Correct Answer: secret
"hush-hush" means secret.
Q 110 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
If you are "in the family way", you are:
View answer & explanation Ans: pregnant
Correct Answer: pregnant
"in the family way" means pregnant.
Q 111 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
What does "in the wind" mean?
View answer & explanation Ans: imminent
Correct Answer: imminent
"in the wind" means imminent.
Q 112 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
If you are "in the dog house", you are:
View answer & explanation Ans: in trouble
Correct Answer: in trouble
"in the dog house" means in trouble.
Q 113 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
What does "in the pink" mean?
View answer & explanation Ans: healthy
Correct Answer: healthy
"in the pink" means healthy.
Q 114 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
What does "iron out" mean?
View answer & explanation Ans: complete small details
Correct Answer: complete small details
"iron out" means complete small details.
Q 115 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
What does "In toto" mean?
View answer & explanation Ans: everything
Correct Answer: everything
"In toto" means everything.
Q 116 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
What does "the ins and outs" mean?
View answer & explanation Ans: the small details
Correct Answer: the small details
"the ins and outs" means the small details.
Q 117 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
If something is "in your hair", it is:
View answer & explanation Ans: annoying
Correct Answer: annoying
"in your hair" means annoying.
Q 118 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
What does "In hand" mean?
View answer & explanation Ans: under control
Correct Answer: under control
"In hand" means under control.
Q 119 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
What does "In the nick of time" mean?
View answer & explanation Ans: in time
Correct Answer: in time
"In the nick of time" means in time.
Q 120 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
What does "jazz up" mean?
View answer & explanation Ans: make something more exciting
Correct Answer: make something more exciting
"jazz up" means make something more exciting.
Q 121 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
What does "join forces" mean?
View answer & explanation Ans: unite
Correct Answer: unite
"join forces" means unite.
Q 122 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
What does "Joking apart" mean?
View answer & explanation Ans: are serious
Correct Answer: are serious
"Joking apart" means are serious.
Q 123 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
If you "jump at" something, you:
View answer & explanation Ans: accept it quickly
Correct Answer: accept it quickly
"jump at" means accept it quickly.
Q 124 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
If it is "just what the doctor ordered", it is:
View answer & explanation Ans: what you need
Correct Answer: what you need
"just what the doctor ordered" means what you need.
Q 125 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
What does "Just about" mean?
View answer & explanation Ans: nearly
Correct Answer: nearly
"Just about" means nearly.
Q 126 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
What does "jump through hoops" mean?
View answer & explanation Ans: obey any order
Correct Answer: obey any order
"jump through hoops" means obey any order.
Q 127 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
What does "jump down someone's throat" mean?
View answer & explanation Ans: scold them
Correct Answer: scold them
"jump down someone's throat" means scold them.
Q 128 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
What does "jump on the bandwagon" mean?
View answer & explanation Ans: join in
Correct Answer: join in
"jump on the bandwagon" means join in.
Q 129 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
What does "jailbait" mean?
View answer & explanation Ans: still a minor
Correct Answer: still a minor
"jailbait" means still a minor.
Q 130 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
What does "kick around" mean?
View answer & explanation Ans: treat badly
Correct Answer: treat badly
"kick around" means treat badly.
Q 131 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
What does "kick the bucket" mean?
View answer & explanation Ans: die
Correct Answer: die
"kick the bucket" means die.
Q 132 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
What does "Knock it off" mean?
View answer & explanation Ans: stop it
Correct Answer: stop it
"Knock it off" means stop it.
Q 133 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
What does "know the ropes" mean?
View answer & explanation Ans: experienced
Correct Answer: experienced
"know the ropes" means experienced.
Q 134 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
If you are a "know-it-all", you are:
View answer & explanation Ans: over confident
Correct Answer: over confident
"know-it-all" means over confident.
Q 135 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
If a woman is a "knock-out", she is:
View answer & explanation Ans: very attractive
Correct Answer: very attractive
"knock-out" means very attractive.
Q 136 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
What does "kick up a fuss" mean?
View answer & explanation Ans: behave badly
Correct Answer: behave badly
"kick up a fuss" means behave badly.
Q 137 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
If someone says to you to "keep your shirt on", you should:
View answer & explanation Ans: calm down
Correct Answer: calm down
"keep your shirt on" means calm down.
Q 138 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
What does "keep on" mean?
View answer & explanation Ans: continue
Correct Answer: continue
"keep on" means continue.
Q 139 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
If you "keep something down", you:
View answer & explanation Ans: control it
Correct Answer: control it
"keep something down" means control it.
Q 140 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
What does "lash out" mean?
View answer & explanation Ans: kick or punch someone
Correct Answer: kick or punch someone
"lash out" means kick or punch someone.
Q 141 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
What does "laugh off" mean?
View answer & explanation Ans: not take something seriously
Correct Answer: not take something seriously
"laugh off" means not take something seriously.
Q 142 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
What does "lean on" mean?
View answer & explanation Ans: pressure them
Correct Answer: pressure them
"lean on" means pressure them.
Q 143 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
What does "In less than no time" mean?
View answer & explanation Ans: very soon
Correct Answer: very soon
"In less than no time" means very soon.
Q 144 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
What does "like mad" mean?
View answer & explanation Ans: enthusiastically
Correct Answer: enthusiastically
"like mad" means enthusiastically.
Q 145 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
If you have a "long face", you look:
View answer & explanation Ans: sad
Correct Answer: sad
"long face" means sad.
Q 146 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
What does "Look alive" mean?
View answer & explanation Ans: act busy
Correct Answer: act busy
"Look alive" means act busy.
Q 147 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
What does "lose heart" mean?
View answer & explanation Ans: become unenthusiastic
Correct Answer: become unenthusiastic
"lose heart" means become unenthusiastic.
Q 148 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
What does "the low down" mean?
View answer & explanation Ans: the total truth
Correct Answer: the total truth
"the low down" means the total truth.
Q 149 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
What does "lap it up" mean?
View answer & explanation Ans: take it in eagerly
Correct Answer: take it in eagerly
"lap it up" means take it in eagerly.
Q 150 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
If it takes a "month of Sundays", it:
View answer & explanation Ans: feels like a long time
Correct Answer: feels like a long time
"month of Sundays" means feels like a long time.
Q 151 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
If someone "means business", they are:
View answer & explanation Ans: serious
Correct Answer: serious
"means business" means serious.
Q 152 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
What does "mark time" mean?
View answer & explanation Ans: be idle
Correct Answer: be idle
"mark time" means be idle.
Q 153 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
What does "make up your mind" mean?
View answer & explanation Ans: decide
Correct Answer: decide
"make up your mind" means decide.
Q 154 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
What does "a matter of course" mean?
View answer & explanation Ans: as a rule
Correct Answer: as a rule
"a matter of course" means as a rule.
Q 155 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
What does "make off with" mean?
View answer & explanation Ans: steal
Correct Answer: steal
"make off with" means steal.
Q 156 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
What does "make believe" mean?
View answer & explanation Ans: pretend
Correct Answer: pretend
"make believe" means pretend.
Q 157 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
If you are "mixed up", you are:
View answer & explanation Ans: confused
Correct Answer: confused
"mixed up" means confused.
Q 158 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
If something "makes sense", it:
View answer & explanation Ans: seems reasonable
Correct Answer: seems reasonable
"makes sense" means seems reasonable.
Q 159 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
What does "make a difference" mean?
View answer & explanation Ans: matter
Correct Answer: matter
"make a difference" means matter.
Q 160 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
What does "nail it down" mean?
View answer & explanation Ans: finalize it
Correct Answer: finalize it
"nail it down" means finalize it.
Q 161 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
What does "neck of the woods" mean?
View answer & explanation Ans: around here
Correct Answer: around here
"neck of the woods" means around here.
Q 162 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
What does "Never mind" mean?
View answer & explanation Ans: don't worry about it
Correct Answer: don't worry about it
"Never mind" means don't worry about it.
Q 163 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
What does "No doubt" mean?
View answer & explanation Ans: certainty
Correct Answer: certainty
"No doubt" means certainty.
Q 164 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
What does "nose around" mean?
View answer & explanation Ans: explore
Correct Answer: explore
"nose around" means explore.
Q 165 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
What does "No sweat" mean?
View answer & explanation Ans: it's easy to do, ok
Correct Answer: it's easy to do, ok
"No sweat" means it's easy to do, ok.
Q 166 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
If you are "no spring chicken", you:
View answer & explanation Ans: aren't young
Correct Answer: aren't young
"no spring chicken" means aren't young.
Q 167 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
What does "nip it in the bud" mean?
View answer & explanation Ans: prevent it at the start
Correct Answer: prevent it at the start
"nip it in the bud" means prevent it at the start.
Q 168 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
What does "neck and neck" mean?
View answer & explanation Ans: exactly even
Correct Answer: exactly even
"neck and neck" means exactly even.
Q 169 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
If your "name is mud", you are:
View answer & explanation Ans: in trouble
Correct Answer: in trouble
"name is mud" means in trouble.
Q 170 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
What does "Of age" mean?
View answer & explanation Ans: old enough
Correct Answer: old enough
"Of age" means old enough.
Q 171 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
If you are "off the hook", you are:
View answer & explanation Ans: out of trouble
Correct Answer: out of trouble
"off the hook" means out of trouble.
Q 172 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
If something is "old hat", it:
View answer & explanation Ans: isn't new
Correct Answer: isn't new
"old hat" means isn't new.
Q 173 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
What does "Of service" mean?
View answer & explanation Ans: useful
Correct Answer: useful
"Of service" means useful.
Q 174 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
What does "Once in a blue moon" mean?
View answer & explanation Ans: rarely
Correct Answer: rarely
"Once in a blue moon" means rarely.
Q 175 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
What does "on edge" mean?
View answer & explanation Ans: nervous
Correct Answer: nervous
"on edge" means nervous.
Q 176 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
What does "On time" mean?
View answer & explanation Ans: not late
Correct Answer: not late
"On time" means not late.
Q 177 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
What does "Out like a light" mean?
View answer & explanation Ans: go to sleep quickly
Correct Answer: go to sleep quickly
"Out like a light" means go to sleep quickly.
Q 178 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
What does "Out of order" mean?
View answer & explanation Ans: doesn't work
Correct Answer: doesn't work
"Out of order" means doesn't work.
Q 179 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
What does "Out of shape" mean?
View answer & explanation Ans: unfit
Correct Answer: unfit
"Out of shape" means unfit.
Q 180 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
What does "pack off" mean?
View answer & explanation Ans: send away
Correct Answer: send away
"pack off" means send away.
Q 181 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
What does "a pain in the neck" mean?
View answer & explanation Ans: bothersome
Correct Answer: bothersome
"a pain in the neck" means bothersome.
Q 182 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
What does "pair off" mean?
View answer & explanation Ans: put two things together
Correct Answer: put two things together
"pair off" means put two things together.
Q 183 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
If it is "par for the course", it is:
View answer & explanation Ans: typical
Correct Answer: typical
"par for the course" means typical.
Q 184 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
What does "part with" mean?
View answer & explanation Ans: be separated from
Correct Answer: be separated from
"part with" means be separated from.
Q 185 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
What does "pass over" mean?
View answer & explanation Ans: ignore
Correct Answer: ignore
"pass over" means ignore.
Q 186 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
What does "Pint-size" mean?
View answer & explanation Ans: small
Correct Answer: small
"Pint-size" means small.
Q 187 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
What does "pop up" mean?
View answer & explanation Ans: appear suddenly
Correct Answer: appear suddenly
"pop up" means appear suddenly.
Q 188 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
What does "pull off" mean?
View answer & explanation Ans: succeed
Correct Answer: succeed
"pull off" means succeed.
Q 189 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
What does "put down" mean?
View answer & explanation Ans: crush or stop
Correct Answer: crush or stop
"put down" means crush or stop.
Q 190 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
If it is "on the QT", it is:
View answer & explanation Ans: secret
Correct Answer: secret
"on the QT" means secret.
Q 191 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
If you are "quaking in your boots", you are:
View answer & explanation Ans: afraid
Correct Answer: afraid
"quaking in your boots" means afraid.
Q 192 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
If you are "quick on the trigger", you are quick to:
View answer & explanation Ans: respond
Correct Answer: respond
"quick on the trigger" means respond.
Q 193 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
What does "Quick on the uptake" mean?
View answer & explanation Ans: understand
Correct Answer: understand
"Quick on the uptake" means understand.
Q 194 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
What does "Quiet as a mouse" mean?
View answer & explanation Ans: timid
Correct Answer: timid
"Quiet as a mouse" means timid.
Q 195 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
What does "raise eyebrows" mean?
View answer & explanation Ans: shock
Correct Answer: shock
"raise eyebrows" means shock.
Q 196 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
If something will happen "rain or shine", it will happen:
View answer & explanation Ans: no matter what
Correct Answer: no matter what
"rain or shine" means no matter what.
Q 197 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
What does "rattle off" mean?
View answer & explanation Ans: say things quickly
Correct Answer: say things quickly
"rattle off" means say things quickly.
Q 198 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
What does "Razzle dazzle" mean?
View answer & explanation Ans: a fancy display
Correct Answer: a fancy display
"Razzle dazzle" means a fancy display.
Q 199 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
What does "the rear end" mean?
View answer & explanation Ans: the back part
Correct Answer: the back part
"the rear end" means the back part.
Q 200 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
What does "ride out" mean?
View answer & explanation Ans: to survive safely
Correct Answer: to survive safely
"ride out" means to survive safely.
Q 201 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
If it is to the "right and left", it is:
View answer & explanation Ans: all around
Correct Answer: all around
"right and left" means all around.
Q 202 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
If something "rings a bell", it:
View answer & explanation Ans: sounds familiar
Correct Answer: sounds familiar
"rings a bell" means sounds familiar.
Q 203 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
What does "rip into" mean?
View answer & explanation Ans: attack
Correct Answer: attack
"rip into" means attack.
Q 204 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
What does "run away with" mean?
View answer & explanation Ans: steal
Correct Answer: steal
"run away with" means steal.
Q 205 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
If it is "safe and sound", it is:
View answer & explanation Ans: not harmed
Correct Answer: not harmed
"safe and sound" means not harmed.
Q 206 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
If someone says "same here", they are:
View answer & explanation Ans: agreeing
Correct Answer: agreeing
"same here" means agreeing.
Q 207 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
What does "say the word" mean?
View answer & explanation Ans: give a sign
Correct Answer: give a sign
"say the word" means give a sign.
Q 208 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
What does "screw up" mean?
View answer & explanation Ans: make a mess
Correct Answer: make a mess
"screw up" means make a mess.
Q 209 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
If you "see eye to eye" with someone, you ___ them.
View answer & explanation Ans: agree with
Correct Answer: agree with
If you "see eye to eye" with someone, you agree with them.
Q 210 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
To "set your sight" on something means to ___ something.
View answer & explanation Ans: aim for
Correct Answer: aim for
To "set your sight" on something means to aim for something.
Q 211 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
To "shell out" for something is to:
View answer & explanation Ans: spend money on it
Correct Answer: spend money on it
"shell out" means spend money on it.
Q 212 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
If you are "sick and tired", you are:
View answer & explanation Ans: exasperated
Correct Answer: exasperated
"sick and tired" means exasperated.
Q 213 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
What does "Shut your trap" mean?
View answer & explanation Ans: be quiet
Correct Answer: be quiet
"Shut your trap" means be quiet.
Q 214 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
If you are "stuck up", you are:
View answer & explanation Ans: snobbish
Correct Answer: snobbish
"stuck up" means snobbish.
Q 215 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
What does "take charge" mean?
View answer & explanation Ans: lead
Correct Answer: lead
"take charge" means lead.
Q 216 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
What does "talk back" mean?
View answer & explanation Ans: answer rudely
Correct Answer: answer rudely
"talk back" means answer rudely.
Q 217 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
What does "tell something apart" mean?
View answer & explanation Ans: find the differences
Correct Answer: find the differences
"tell something apart" means find the differences.
Q 218 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
What does "The works" mean?
View answer & explanation Ans: everything
Correct Answer: everything
"The works" means everything.
Q 219 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
To "think up" is to ___ something.
View answer & explanation Ans: invent
Correct Answer: invent
To "think up" is to invent something.
Q 220 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
What does "think twice" mean?
View answer & explanation Ans: hesitate
Correct Answer: hesitate
"think twice" means hesitate.
Q 221 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
To go "through thick or thin" is to:
View answer & explanation Ans: have many kinds of experiences
Correct Answer: have many kinds of experiences
"through thick or thin" means have many kinds of experiences.
Q 222 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
What does "throw up" mean?
View answer & explanation Ans: vomit
Correct Answer: vomit
"throw up" means vomit.
Q 223 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
To "tip off" someone is to ___ them.
View answer & explanation Ans: warn
Correct Answer: warn
To "tip off" someone is to warn them.
Q 224 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
To do something "to a T" is to do it:
View answer & explanation Ans: perfectly
Correct Answer: perfectly
"to a T" means perfectly.
Q 225 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
What does "Uh-huh" mean?
View answer & explanation Ans: yes
Correct Answer: yes
"Uh-huh" means yes.
Q 226 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
If it is "under your nose", it is:
View answer & explanation Ans: within sight
Correct Answer: within sight
"under your nose" means within sight.
Q 227 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
To have the "upper hand" is to have:
View answer & explanation Ans: the advantage
Correct Answer: the advantage
"upper hand" means the advantage.
Q 228 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
If you get "used to" something, you ___ it.
View answer & explanation Ans: become accustomed to
Correct Answer: become accustomed to
If you get "used to" something, you become accustomed to it.
Q 229 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
If it is "up in the air", it is:
View answer & explanation Ans: undecided
Correct Answer: undecided
"up in the air" means undecided.
Q 230 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
What does "Under your breath" mean?
View answer & explanation Ans: whisper
Correct Answer: whisper
"Under your breath" means whisper.
Q 231 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
What does "Under the sun" mean?
View answer & explanation Ans: on earth
Correct Answer: on earth
"Under the sun" means on earth.
Q 232 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
If you are "up front", you are:
View answer & explanation Ans: sincere
Correct Answer: sincere
"up front" means sincere.
Q 233 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
What does "Under wraps" mean?
View answer & explanation Ans: in secret
Correct Answer: in secret
"Under wraps" means in secret.
Q 234 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
If you are "up tight", you are:
View answer & explanation Ans: worried
Correct Answer: worried
"up tight" means worried.
Q 235 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
What does "Very well" mean?
View answer & explanation Ans: giving consent
Correct Answer: giving consent
"Very well" means giving consent.
Q 236 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
To "vote down" is to ___ something.
View answer & explanation Ans: defeat
Correct Answer: defeat
To "vote down" is to defeat something.
Q 237 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
What does "veg out" mean?
View answer & explanation Ans: relax
Correct Answer: relax
"veg out" means relax.
Q 238 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
If someone talks about "vibes", they are talking about:
View answer & explanation Ans: feelings
Correct Answer: feelings
"vibes" means feelings.
Q 239 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
If you "walk off with" something, you ___ it.
View answer & explanation Ans: steal
Correct Answer: steal
If you "walk off with" something, you steal it.
Q 240 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
What does "Walking on air" mean?
View answer & explanation Ans: happy
Correct Answer: happy
"Walking on air" means happy.
Q 241 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
To "walk all over" someone is to ___ them.
View answer & explanation Ans: impose on
Correct Answer: impose on
To "walk all over" someone is to impose on them.
Q 242 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
What does "Watch out" mean?
View answer & explanation Ans: be careful
Correct Answer: be careful
"Watch out" means be careful.
Q 243 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
What does "Water down" mean?
View answer & explanation Ans: weaken
Correct Answer: weaken
"Water down" means weaken.
Q 244 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
What does "the way the wind blows" mean?
View answer & explanation Ans: the way things are
Correct Answer: the way things are
"the way the wind blows" means the way things are.
Q 245 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
To "wear on" someone is to ___ them.
View answer & explanation Ans: annoy
Correct Answer: annoy
To "wear on" someone is to annoy them.
Q 246 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
What does "word for word" mean?
View answer & explanation Ans: say it exactly the same
Correct Answer: say it exactly the same
"word for word" means say it exactly the same.
Q 247 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
What does "wet one's whistle" mean?
View answer & explanation Ans: have a drink
Correct Answer: have a drink
"wet one's whistle" means have a drink.
Q 248 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
What does "zonk-out" mean?
View answer & explanation Ans: fall asleep quickly
Correct Answer: fall asleep quickly
"zonk-out" means fall asleep quickly.
Q 249 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
What does "zip your lip" mean?
View answer & explanation Ans: shut up
Correct Answer: shut up
"zip your lip" means shut up.
Q 250 English Idioms And Phrases (Part 2)
To "zero in on" is to ___ something.
View answer & explanation Ans: aim for
Correct Answer: aim for
To "zero in on" is to aim for something.
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How many questions are in the English: Idioms and Phrases - Part 2 MCQ bank? +
250 questions are published, taken from the book's idiom section (book pp. 706-715), each asking for the meaning of an idiom or phrasal verb.
What does the English: Idioms and Phrases - Part 2 bank cover? +
Idiom and phrasal-verb meanings from A to Z, such as 'at arm's length', 'beat around the bush', 'kick the bucket', 'once in a blue moon' and 'zip your lip', each with four printed alternatives.
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Yes — every answer is the book's printed answer-key letter checked against the standard meaning of the idiom. No key answer disagreed with the standard meaning, so no corrections were needed.
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Idiom-meaning questions appear across FPSC, PPSC, NTS, PTS and CSS MPT one-paper tests, so this bank is useful preparation for all of them, not just FPSC.