D) 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

C) The ability to make everything successful

C) someone’s real character or personality

B) someone who brings disgrace to the family or group

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

D) To narrowly avoid a difficult or unpleasant situation

A) have a possibility of success

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

C) irritate or annoy me intensely

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

B) Something that is impossible

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 Bad blood

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

Q: 2 In hot water

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

Q: 3 Tied herself up in knots

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

Q: 4 Midas touch

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

Q: 5 True colours

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

Q: 6 Hit the nail on the head

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

Q: 7 Black sheep

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

Q: 8 Made a pig’s ear

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

Q: 9 Hit the nail on the head

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

Q: 10 Get off on the wrong foot

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

Q: 11 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: 12 On cloud nine

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

Q: 13 Dodged a bullet

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

Q: 14 Wearing her heart on her sleeve

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

Q: 15 Stand a chance

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

Q: 16 Keep your chin up

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

Q: 17 Drive me up the wall

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

Q: 18 Up the creek

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

Q: 19 Light at the end of the tunnel

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

Q: 20 Turn a blind eye

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

Q: 21 A shot in the arm

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

Q: 22 A dime a dozen

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

Q: 23 Sly as a fox

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

Q: 24 Backed up

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

Q: 25 When pigs fly

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

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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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