MCQ Practice

English Idioms MCQs

What does "take something with a pinch of salt" mean?

A. Accept it fully
B. Treat it with doubt
C. Repeat it widely
D. Keep it secret

Explanation:
It means not believing something completely or taking it too seriously.

What does "straight from the horse's mouth" mean?

A. From the original source
B. From a rumor
C. From a written report
D. From a dishonest person

Explanation:
It means information comes directly from the person who knows best.

What does "go the extra mile" mean?

A. Travel a long distance
B. Avoid all effort
C. Accept poor results
D. Make an additional effort

Explanation:
It means to do more than is required.

What does "ten a penny" mean?

A. Worth saving
B. Hard to find
C. Very common and ordinary
D. Slightly expensive

Explanation:
It means something is so common that it is not special or valuable.

What does "like two peas in a pod" mean?

A. Easily offended
B. Very similar or very close
C. Extremely competitive
D. Poor but cheerful

Explanation:
It means two people or things are remarkably alike.

What does "jump on the bandwagon" mean?

A. Follow a popular trend
B. Miss an important chance
C. Refuse public support
D. Change jobs suddenly

Explanation:
It means to join something because it has become fashionable or successful.

What does "barking up the wrong tree" mean?

A. Making too much noise
B. Choosing the easiest solution
C. Looking in the correct place
D. Blaming or suspecting the wrong person

Explanation:
It means pursuing a mistaken idea or accusing the wrong target.

What does "catch someone red-handed" mean?

A. Punish someone unfairly
B. Help someone escape
C. Catch someone in the act
D. Surprise someone with a gift

Explanation:
It means to catch a person while they are doing something wrong.

What does "once in a blue moon" mean?

A. At the right time
B. Very rarely
C. In a secret way
D. Every few days

Explanation:
It means something happens only rarely.

What does "speak of the devil" mean?

A. Someone appears just after being mentioned
B. Talk about something evil
C. Warn people about danger
D. Criticize an absent person

Explanation:
It is said that when the person you were discussing suddenly arrives.