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111 multiple-choice questions on English: Idioms & Idiomatic Phrases from English, each with the correct answer and, where available, a teacher's explanation. Read through them to revise the chapter, then practise the same questions one by one to test yourself.

101. What does the idiom/phrase "a bolt from the blue" mean?

  1. a slow process
  2. a happy event
  3. a blue sky
  4. a sudden shock

Answer: D) a sudden shock

Explanation: Something completely unexpected. Idioms & Idiomatic Phrases · Common idioms

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102. What does the idiom/phrase "to get cold feet" mean?

  1. to fall ill
  2. to become nervous and back out
  3. to feel cold
  4. to walk fast

Answer: B) to become nervous and back out

Explanation: Lose courage before an event. Idioms & Idiomatic Phrases · Common idioms

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103. What does the idiom/phrase "Strike while the iron is hot" mean?

  1. act when the opportunity is favourable
  2. be aggressive
  3. wait patiently
  4. work as a blacksmith

Answer: A) act when the opportunity is favourable

Explanation: Seize the moment. Idioms & Idiomatic Phrases · Advanced idioms & proverbs

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104. What does the idiom/phrase "to cut the Gordian knot" mean?

  1. to cut a rope
  2. to tie a knot
  3. to escape
  4. to solve a difficult problem in a bold way

Answer: D) to solve a difficult problem in a bold way

Explanation: Solve decisively. Idioms & Idiomatic Phrases · Advanced idioms & proverbs

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105. What does the idiom/phrase "a Herculean task" mean?

  1. a heroic story
  2. a sports event
  3. an easy job
  4. a very difficult task

Answer: D) a very difficult task

Explanation: Requiring great strength. Idioms & Idiomatic Phrases · Advanced idioms & proverbs

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106. What does the idiom/phrase "to throw dust in someone's eyes" mean?

  1. to clean
  2. to deceive
  3. to blind
  4. to fight

Answer: B) to deceive

Explanation: Mislead. Idioms & Idiomatic Phrases · Advanced idioms & proverbs

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107. What does the idiom/phrase "the Achilles' heel" mean?

  1. strong point
  2. a hero
  3. a sharp pain
  4. a weak point

Answer: D) a weak point

Explanation: A vulnerable spot. Idioms & Idiomatic Phrases · Advanced idioms & proverbs

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108. What does the idiom/phrase "in a nutshell" mean?

  1. secretly
  2. in a box
  3. briefly
  4. in detail

Answer: C) briefly

Explanation: In very few words. Idioms & Idiomatic Phrases · Common idioms

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109. What does the idiom/phrase "A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush" mean?

  1. birds are valuable
  2. hunting is easy
  3. a sure small gain is better than an uncertain bigger one
  4. never trust anyone

Answer: C) a sure small gain is better than an uncertain bigger one

Explanation: Prefer the certain to the uncertain. Idioms & Idiomatic Phrases · Advanced idioms & proverbs

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110. What does the idiom/phrase "a storm in a teacup" mean?

  1. bad weather
  2. a big disaster
  3. great fuss over a small matter
  4. a hot drink

Answer: C) great fuss over a small matter

Explanation: Excessive anger about a trivial matter. Idioms & Idiomatic Phrases · Advanced idioms & proverbs

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111. What does the idiom/phrase "to add fuel to the fire" mean?

  1. to make a bad situation worse
  2. to cook
  3. to help
  4. to calm things

Answer: A) to make a bad situation worse

Explanation: Worsen a quarrel. Idioms & Idiomatic Phrases · Advanced idioms & proverbs

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