Idioms and Phrases Quiz

Select the correct option that accurately describes the given idiom and phrases. Goes to dogs

• Goes crazy

• Is insulted

• Is ruined

• Becomes cruel

Some proverbs/sayings are given with their meanings. Choose the correct meaning of the proverb/saying. To cry wolf

• To listen with enthusiasm

• To give false signals

• To run away

• To be away from scarcity

Answer explanation

The idiom 'to cry wolf' means to raise a false alarm, originating from Aesop's fable about a boy who falsely claimed a wolf was attacking his sheep. Thus, the correct meaning is 'to give false alarm'.

Choose the most appropriate meaning from the four options given after the following idiom/phrase. Open Pandora's box

• To do something that creates many new problems that you did not expect

• To do something that is mandatory

• To do something that is more than expected

• To do something that is outside the box, for which you receive rewards and celebrations

Answer explanation

The idiom 'open a Pandora's box' refers to initiating a situation that leads to unforeseen and often severe problems. Thus, the correct meaning is 'to do something that causes a lot of new problems that you did not expect'.

To find the most appropriate meaning of the following idiom/phrase, four options are given. Please select the most suitable meaning and mark your answer. To get under someone's skin

• To deceive someone

• To praise someone

• To annoy someone

• To support someone

Answer explanation

The idiom 'to get under somebody's skin' means to annoy someone. It refers to something that irritates or bothers a person, making 'to annoy someone' the most appropriate meaning among the choices provided.

Which of the following idioms/phrases has four options given for meaning? Choose the most appropriate meaning. A clarion call

• A trumpet call

• A terrifying sound

• A strong request

Answer explanation

The idiom 'a clarion call' refers to a clear and strong signal, often likened to a trumpet call that summons attention. Thus, 'A trumpet call' is the most appropriate meaning, while the other options do not capture this essence.

To escape from a tiger

• To avoid danger

• To complain

• To be exhausted

• To seek help from others

Select the correct option that accurately describes the given idiom and phrases. To hit the nail on the head

• To wait

• To overthink

• To definitely make a mistake

• To speak correctly

The following idioms/phrases are given with four options. Choose the most appropriate meaning. To die from hand

• To be free from crime

• To commit a crime

• To get rid of a habit

• To be exhausted