A) someone’s real character or personality

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

D) The ability to make everything successful

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

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

D) someone who brings disgrace to the family or group

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

D) To narrowly avoid a difficult or unpleasant situation

D) Something that is impossible

A) irritate or annoy me intensely

A) have a possibility of success

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

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 Light at the end of the tunnel

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

Q: 2 A shot in the arm

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

Q: 3 True colours

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

Q: 4 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) The concert tickets were a dime a dozen and sold out quickly
D) Her ideas were worth a dime a dozen and didn’t impress the boss

Q: 5 Midas touch

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

Q: 6 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) The gangster had some bitter relations with a local activist so he warned him to stay out of his business
D) She is so scared of cockroaches that she fainted when she saw them crawling near her foot

Q: 7 Hit the nail on the head

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

Q: 8 Up the creek

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

Q: 9 Hit the nail on the head

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

Q: 10 Have a good run

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

Q: 11 Black sheep

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

Q: 12 In hot water

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

Q: 13 Turn a blind eye

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

Q: 14 Backed up

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

Q: 15 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: 16 Get off on the wrong foot

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

Q: 17 When pigs fly

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

Q: 18 Drive me up the wall

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

Q: 19 Sly as a fox

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

Q: 20 Stand a chance

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

Q: 21 Wearing her heart on her sleeve

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

Q: 22 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: 23 Keep your chin up

A) The students diligently completed their homework assignments before the deadline
B) The scientist conducted experiments and gathered data to support his research hypothesis
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: 24 On cloud nine

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

Q: 25 Made a pig’s ear

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

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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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