Idioms and Phrases MCQs – Page 2

Solved English MCQs on common idioms and phrases with their meanings and example sentences, for PPSC, FPSC, NTS and CSS screening tests.

1. 21

   "By hook or by crook" means:

   ABy any means possibleBWith the help of toolsCSlowlyDHonestly

   Correct answer: A. By any means possible

   Example: "He was determined to reach Lahore by hook or by crook."

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2. 22

   To "face the music" means to:

   ASing in publicBEnjoy a concertCIgnore criticismDAccept the consequences of one's actions

   Correct answer: D. Accept the consequences of one's actions

   Example: "After breaking the rules, he had to face the music."

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3. 23

   To "keep one's fingers crossed" means to:

   AStay silentBTell a lieCHope for a good outcomeDRefuse help

   Correct answer: C. Hope for a good outcome

   Example: "The results come out tomorrow; I'm keeping my fingers crossed."

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4. 24

   To "hold one's tongue" means to:

   AApologizeBSpeak loudlyCTaste somethingDStay silent and not say what one thinks

   Correct answer: D. Stay silent and not say what one thinks

   Example: "I wanted to argue, but I held my tongue out of respect."

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5. 25

   To "let the cat out of the bag" means to:

   AFree a prisonerBReveal a secret by mistakeCEscape punishmentDCause confusion

   Correct answer: B. Reveal a secret by mistake

   Example: "She let the cat out of the bag about the engagement before the families announced it."

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