C) someone who brings disgrace to the family or group

B) someone’s real character or personality

D) irritate or annoy me intensely

B) To narrowly avoid a difficult or unpleasant situation

A) To experience joy or success in some endeavour, but only for a limited period of time

D) Her ideas were worth a dime a dozen and didn’t impress the boss

D) The ability to make everything successful

D) have a possibility of success

D) Something that is impossible

C) The gangster had some bitter relations with a local activist so he warned him to stay out of his business

C) After accidentally breaking the valuable vase, Sarah found herself in trouble with her parents

A) Despite facing setbacks, she remained positive and determined to achieve her goals

Idioms Quiz | Set - 02 | 25 Questions for SSC CGL, CHSL, CDS, NDA, BANK, Teaching Exams, IBPS, SBI, Air force, Navy

Idioms Quiz Set – 02

Q: 1 Black sheep

A) someone who doesn’t fit in
B) someone who is unexpected but successful
C) someone who brings disgrace to the family or group
D) someone who gives false alarms

Q: 2 True colours

A) hot potato
B) someone’s real character or personality
C) white elephant
D) true colours

Q: 3 Drive me up the wall

A) driving me blind
B) bringing me round
C) shove me under the table
D) irritate or annoy me intensely

Q: 4 Wearing her heart on her sleeve

A) To talk aloud
B) To openly and freely express one’s emotions
C) To wear a badge of honour
D) To criticise everybody

Q: 5 Backed up

A) collected
B) withdrew
C) supported
D) added to

Q: 6 Hit the nail on the head

A) Speak or act precisely
B) Complete a task swiftly
C) Accidentally injure oneself
D) Make an error

Q: 7 Dodged a bullet

A) To start performing better
B) To narrowly avoid a difficult or unpleasant situation
C) To be out of your comfort zone
D) To give something a try

Q: 8 Up the creek

A) the lion’s share
B) off base
C) in serious trouble
D) a devil’s advocate

Q: 9 Have a good run

A) To experience joy or success in some endeavour, but only for a limited period of time
B) To escape from a prison
C) A good amount of money
D) A long journey

Q: 10 A shot in the arm

A) A trivial annoyance
B) A dose of medication
C) A boost or stimulant
D) Put in trouble

Q: 11 A dime a dozen

A) The antique store had some rare finds, but they were a dime a dozen
B) The restaurant had some delicious desserts that were a dime a dozen
C) The concert tickets were a dime a dozen and sold out quickly
D) Her ideas were worth a dime a dozen and didn’t impress the boss

Q: 12 Midas touch

A) As genuine as a three-dollar bill
B) Sticky fingers
C) Rule of thumb
D) The ability to make everything successful

Q: 13 Made a pig’s ear

A) made a mess of something
B) made a clean breast
C) made a pig’s ear
D) had a butcher hook

Q: 14 Stand a chance

A) snow job
B) shoot the breeze
C) spill the beans
D) have a possibility of success

Q: 15 Hit the nail on the head

A) Mike bought a new car from the dealership
B) Tom missed the bus and had to walk to work
C) Amy and John went to the beach for a relaxing vacation
D) The teacher explained the difficult concept clearly

Q: 16 Light at the end of the tunnel

A) Through good and bad times
B) Staying informed and updated about everything
C) to make a bad situation worse by saying or doing something that is hurtful
D) Seeing signs of improvement in the future

Q: 17 Tied herself up in knots

A) Become very confused when you are trying to explain something
B) Make no progress in an argument or discussion
C) Be forced to explain your actions and probably punished
D) Won’t modify an opinion or agree to even small changes

Q: 18 Sly as a fox

A) suspicious
B) in confusion or disagreement
C) smart and clever
D) slow

Q: 19 Get off on the wrong foot

A) To start something with an injury on the wrong foot
B) To start something with positive factors
C) To start a relationship or activity badly
D) To start something with neutral factors

Q: 20 When pigs fly

A) When there is magic
B) When their families meet
C) When it rains
D) Something that is impossible

Q: 21 Bad blood

A) The doctor dropped the bad news to Ravi as he was suffering from a serious disease
B) She is so scared of cockroaches that she fainted when she saw them crawling near her foot
C) The gangster had some bitter relations with a local activist so he warned him to stay out of his business
D) Sushant always gets in trouble for telling lies but he never learns anything

Q: 22 In hot water

A) The chef added spices to the dish to enhance its flavour and make it more delicious
B) The children enjoyed playing in the pool on a hot summer day
C) After accidentally breaking the valuable vase, Sarah found herself in trouble with her parents
D) The company faced challenges due to the economic downturn but managed to overcome them

Q: 23 On cloud nine

A) Very tense
B) Very happy
C) Very sad
D) Very confused

Q: 24 Keep your chin up

A) Despite facing setbacks, she remained positive and determined to achieve her goals
B) The students diligently completed their homework assignments before the deadline
C) The hiker enjoyed the breath-taking view from the mountaintop, taking in the natural beauty
D) The scientist conducted experiments and gathered data to support his research hypothesis

Q: 25 Turn a blind eye

A) Give rewards
B) Close the door
C) Take pride in
D) Pretend not to notice

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Naveen Dahiya November 26, 2025 at 3:01 pm

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Very Nice Quiz
Naveen Dahiya November 26, 2025 at 3:01 pm

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Very Nice Quiz
Ashutosh November 27, 2025 at 1:34 am

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Good quality questions sir
Ashutosh November 27, 2025 at 1:35 am

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Sir marks v provide kr dijiye

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