Idioms & Phrases

JKSSB Assistant Training Officer (Handicrafts & Handlooms) · General English · 77 practice questions with answers and explanations: 48 Easy, 29 Medium, 0 Hard.

Sample questions

Sample Easy question 1

What does the idiom 'to face the music' mean?

  1. To accept the consequences of one's actions
  2. To sing a song
  3. To enjoy a concert
  4. To play an instrument
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Answer: A. It means to take the punishment.

Sample Easy question 2

What does the idiom 'to call it a day' mean?

  1. To name a holiday
  2. To start a job
  3. To stop working for the day
  4. To phone daily
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Answer: C. It means to decide to stop working.

Sample Easy question 3

What does the idiom 'the Achilles' heel' mean?

  1. A strong point
  2. A person's weak point
  3. A famous victory
  4. A kind of shoe
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Answer: B. It means a vulnerable spot.

Sample Medium question 4

What does "to break the ice" mean?

  1. To shatter a frozen object into pieces
  2. To cause trouble between two friends
  3. To end a relationship on bad terms
  4. To start a conversation in an awkward situation
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Answer: D. The idiom means to relieve tension by starting a conversation.

Sample Medium question 5

What does "once in a blue moon" mean?

  1. At midnight
  2. Very rarely
  3. Every night
  4. Very often
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Answer: B. The idiom refers to an event that happens very infrequently.

Sample Medium question 6

What does "to hit the nail on the head" mean?

  1. To say or do something exactly right
  2. To argue unnecessarily over a small matter
  3. To make a serious mistake at work
  4. To finish a task very quickly
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Answer: A. The idiom means to describe or address a situation with complete accuracy.

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