Idioms and Phrases MCQs (Set 1)
46. “Make both ends meet” means _______________.
C. Earn enough
Explanation:
It means to have just enough money to pay for the things that you need.
“With high inflation, few can make both ends meet.”
47. “Green eyed monster” means _______________.
C. Jealousy
Explanation:
The meaning of GREEN-EYED MONSTER is jealousy imagined as a monster that attacks people.
“He shows the green-eyed monster of my success.”
48. “Make hay while the sun shines” means _______________.
B. Making the best use of a favorable situation
Explanation:
If you say that someone is making hay while the sun shines, you mean that they are taking advantage of a situation that is favorable to them while they have the chance to.
“We’ve got a few days off work so lets make hay while the sun shines and do some landscaping around the back of the house.”
49. “In doldrums” means _______________.
A. Dull
Explanation:
It means a period of being sad or bored and with no energy or enthusiasm.
“I don’t know why but I’m in the doldrums today.”
50. “Gift of the gab” means _______________.
C. Fluency of speech
Explanation:
It means the ability to speak easily and confidently in a way that makes people want to listen to you and believe you.
“She’s got the gift of the gab – she should work in sales and marketing.”
