A) someone’s real character or personality

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

B) someone who brings disgrace to the family or group

D) To narrowly avoid a difficult or unpleasant situation

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

C) irritate or annoy me intensely

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

A) Something that is impossible

C) have a possibility of success

D) The ability to make everything successful

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

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

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 True colours

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

Q: 2 Sly as a fox

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

Q: 3 A shot in the arm

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

Q: 4 Get off on the wrong foot

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

Q: 5 In hot water

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

Q: 6 Tied herself up in knots

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

Q: 7 Backed up

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

Q: 8 Hit the nail on the head

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

Q: 9 Wearing her heart on her sleeve

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

Q: 10 Made a pig’s ear

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

Q: 11 Turn a blind eye

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

Q: 12 Black sheep

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

Q: 13 Dodged a bullet

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

Q: 14 On cloud nine

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

Q: 15 Hit the nail on the head

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

Q: 16 A dime a dozen

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

Q: 17 Up the creek

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

Q: 18 Drive me up the wall

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

Q: 19 Keep your chin up

A) The scientist conducted experiments and gathered data to support his research hypothesis
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) Despite facing setbacks, she remained positive and determined to achieve her goals

Q: 20 When pigs fly

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

Q: 21 Stand a chance

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

Q: 22 Midas touch

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

Q: 23 Have a good run

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

Q: 24 Bad blood

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

Q: 25 Light at the end of the tunnel

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

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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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