Idioms Phrases Trivia
Q121. When the Church comes
(a) When desperate
(b) When the Church is built
(c) At the point of religious awakening
(d) When the moment of decision arrives
Answer: (d) When the moment of decision arrives
Q122. To have a dig at
(a) to weed out the grass
(b) to criticise someone
(c) to show seeds in a pot
(d) to praise someone
Answer: (b) to criticise someone
Q123. By fits and starts
(a) annoyingly
(b) irregularly
(c) angrily
(d) feverishly
Answer: (b) irregularly
Q124. To brush up
(a) to remove dust
(b) to wash with soap
(c) to hide
(d) to renew
Answer: (d) to renew
Q125. To be taken aback
(a) surprised
(b) angered
(c) cared
(d) paired
Answer: (a) surprised
Q126. All and sundry
(a) watchful
(b) destroy
(c) everyone
(d) final
Answer: (c) everyone
Q127. Apple-pie order
(a) a sudden shock
(b) perfect order
(c) all belongings
(d) cause of contention
Answer: (b) perfect order
Q128. To put the cart before the horse
(a) to imagine a fine future
(b) to do things the wrong way
(c) to have a private end to serve
(d) to have bitter enemies
Answer: (b) to do things the wrong way
Q129. To fall flat
(a) to flatter
(b) to pass
(c) to fail
(d) to do all in one’s power
Answer: (c) to fail
Q130. see eye to eye
(a) agree with someone
(b) to remain neutral
(c) to take over (something)
(d) to enjoy the best of both
Answer: (a) agree with someone
Q131. To bury the hatchet
(a) to start a new conflict
(b) to ignore the problem
(c) to end a quarrel or conflict
(d) to avoid taking a decision
Answer: (c) to end a quarrel or conflict
Q132. To cut corners
(a) to take a shortcut
(b) to work harder
(c) to follow the rules strictly
(d) to ignore the deadline
Answer: (a) to take a shortcut
Q133. Caught between a rock and a hard place
(a) To have many options
(b) To have no options
(c) To be in a comfortable situation
(d) To be in a difficult situation with limited options
Answer: (d) To be in a difficult situation with limited options
Q134. Jump the gun
(a) To jump over a gun
(b) To be afraid of guns
(c) To wait for the right moment
(d) To start too early or before it's time
Answer: (d) To start too early or before it's time
Q135. Take it with a grain of salt
(a) To not completely believe something
(b) To believe something completely
(c) To take a pinch of salt
(d) To ignore something
Answer: (a) To not completely believe something
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