MCQ Practice

English Idioms MCQs

What does "the last straw" mean?

A. A final warning
B. A minor problem
C. A happy ending
D. The final problem that ends patience

Explanation:
It means the last in a series of troubles that makes a person lose patience.

What does "on the ball" mean?

A. Playing a sport
B. Feeling tired
C. Alert and efficient
D. Acting carelessly

Explanation:
It means being quick, attentive, and competent.

What does "hit the sack" mean?

A. Start exercising
B. Go to bed
C. Leave in anger
D. Win a contest

Explanation:
It means to go to sleep.

What does "by the skin of your teeth" mean?

A. Only just
B. With great confidence
C. Through honesty
D. After much planning

Explanation:
It means narrowly or by a very small margin.

What does "break the bank" mean?

A. Close an account
B. Save a lot of money
C. Win a small prize
D. Cost more than one can afford

Explanation:
It means to be so expensive that it strains or exceeds a budget.

What does "the elephant in the room" mean?

A. A noisy visitor
B. A strong leader
C. An obvious issue everyone avoids
D. A rare opportunity

Explanation:
It means a major problem that people are unwilling to discuss.

What does "in the red" mean?

A. Extremely angry
B. In debt or losing money
C. Very famous
D. Ready for action

Explanation:
It means being in a negative financial position.

What does "a dime a dozen" mean?

A. Very common
B. Carefully chosen
C. Exceptionally valuable
D. Hard to replace

Explanation:
It means something is plentiful and not special.

What does "miss the boat" mean?

A. Travel by the wrong route
B. Reach too early
C. Forget your luggage
D. Miss an opportunity

Explanation:
It means to fail to take a chance in time.

What does "feel like a million bucks" mean?

A. Feel very wealthy
B. Feel very nervous
C. Feel excellent
D. Feel overworked

Explanation:
It means to feel wonderful, energetic, or in very good health.