Important Idioms and Phrases Question and Answers

Directions (Q.1-10) : In each of the following questions, fill in the blanks with correct idioms or phrases given in the options. 

Q1. We thought the new product launch would be a huge success, but it turned out to be __________. 
A. damp squib 
B. The apple of my eye 
C. The ball is in your court 
D. A shot in the dark 

Answer: A. A damp squib

Q2. After months of training, she finally ran her first marathon and felt like she had __________. 
A. Let the cat out of the bag 
B. Hit the nail on the head 
C. Bitten off more than she could chew 
D. Crossed the finish line 

Answer: D. Crossed the finish line

Q3. I had to take the day off work because I was  _________.
A. Barking up the wrong tree 
B. In hot water 
C. Burning the midnight oil 
D. Feeling blue 

Answer: D. Feeling blue

Q4. I’m not sure if I should take this job offer. I’m afraid I might be __________. 
A. Burning the candle at both ends 
B. Breaking a leg 
C. Cutting corners 
D. Biting the hand that feeds me 

Answer: C. Cutting corners

Q5. I don’t want to jump to conclusions, but I think my roommate might be __________. 
A. Pulling my leg 
B. Two-faced 
C. Barking up the wrong tree 
D. A bull in a china shop 

Answer: B. Two-faced

Q6. I don’t know how I’m going to finish this project on time. I feel like I’m __________. 
A. Between a rock and a hard place 
B. On cloud nine 
C. A fish out of water 
D. A diamond in the rough 

Answer: A. Between a rock and a hard place

Q7. I’ve been studying for this exam for months, so I’m hoping to __________. 
A. Hit the ground running 
B. Have a field day 
C. Be a dark horse 
D. Have a lot on my plate 

Answer: A. Hit the ground running

Q8. I don’t think we should hire him. He seems like __________. 
A. A fish out of water 
B. The black sheep of the family 
C. A wolf in sheep’s clothing 
D. The apple of my eye 

Answer: C. A wolf in sheep’s clothing

Q9. The company’s new CEO has really turned things around. It’s like a __________. 
A. Bolt from the blue 
B. A mare’s nest 
C. A shot in the arm 
D. A storm in a teacup 

Answer: C. A shot in the arm

Q10. I’m sorry, but I can’t help you with your project. I’m already __________. 
A. Burning the candle at both ends 
B. A diamond in the rough 
C. Cutting corners 
D. Spreading myself too thin 

Answer: D. Spreading myself too thin

Idioms and phrases is an important concept of English comprehension which is often asked in competitive exams in India. Practicing questions from each topic within the time limit will help candidates in preparation. Candidates preparing for these exams must practice the questions of idioms and phrases to score well in the Verbal Ability section.  

In the following article, we are going to discuss some important Idioms and Phrase questions for several competitive exams. A list of important idioms and phrases is also provided below so that the students can revise well.