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Idioms 2

English Lesson 20 Questions By Chittagong College

Idioms 2 For those studying or preparing for, this page contains 20 important questions and answers arranged in sequence. Each question is accompanied by the correct answer and, where necessary, a detailed explanation to help clarify your concepts. Read carefully and assess your own preparation.

1. In hot water

a) In trouble
b) Taking a bath
c) Feeling warm
d) Swimming
Answer: In trouble

2. At the eleventh hour

a) Very early
b) At the last moment
c) At noon
d) Every hour
Answer: At the last moment

3. By heart

a) With love
b) From memory
c) By chance
d) With care
Answer: From memory

4. In black and white

a) Clearly written
b) Colorless
c) Old-fashioned
d) Printed in black ink only
Answer: Clearly written

5. On the tip of my tongue

a) Easy to pronounce
b) Almost remembered
c) Speaking loudly
d) Tasting food
Answer: Almost remembered

6. Hit the sack

a) Start working
b) Go to bed
c) Carry a bag
d) Hit someone
Answer: Go to bed

7. Pull someone's leg

a) Help someone
b) Tease or joke with someone
c) Hurt someone
d) Drag someone
Answer: Tease or joke with someone

8. See eye to eye

a) Look at someone
b) Agree with someone
c) Watch carefully
d) Meet face to face
Answer: Agree with someone

9. Miss the boat

a) Travel by boat
b) Miss an opportunity
c) Be late for class
d) Lose luggage
Answer: Miss an opportunity

10. Keep an eye on

a) Watch carefully
b) Close your eyes
c) Ignore someone
d) Wear glasses
Answer: Watch carefully

11. Hit the books

a) Buy books
b) Study hard
c) Throw books
d) Read a story
Answer: Study hard

12. Make up one's mind

a) Change opinion
b) Decide
c) Think deeply
d) Forget everything
Answer: Decide

13. Through thick and thin

a) In all circumstances
b) In good weather
c) Very quickly
d) With difficulty
Answer: In all circumstances

14. Barking up the wrong tree

a) Looking in the wrong place
b) Climbing a tree
c) Chasing a dog
d) Cutting a tree
Answer: Looking in the wrong place

15. Add fuel to the fire

a) Stop an argument
b) Make a bad situation worse
c) Cook food
d) Light a fire
Answer: Make a bad situation worse

16. A fish out of water

a) A good swimmer
b) Feeling uncomfortable in a new situation
c) Catching fish
d) Living near water
Answer: Feeling uncomfortable in a new situation

17. Back to square one

a) Finish successfully
b) Start again from the beginning
c) Go home
d) Win the game
Answer: Start again from the beginning

18. Bite off more than you can chew

a) Eat too much
b) Take on more than you can handle
c) Cook a big meal
d) Waste food
Answer: Take on more than you can handle

19. Keep your fingers crossed

a) Wish for good luck
b) Hide your hands
c) Pray silently
d) Shake hands
Answer: Wish for good luck

20. Face the music

a) Enjoy a concert
b) Accept the consequences
c) Learn music
d) Sing a song
Answer: Accept the consequences

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