Idioms and Phrases MCQs (Set 1)
6. The meaning for the idiom “Fall on deaf ears” is __________.
B. People would not listen to
Explanation:
If a suggestion or warning falls on deaf ears, no one listens to it.
“There appeals to release the hostages fell on deaf ears.”
7. “A hard nut to crack’ means _________________.
B. A difficult problem
Explanation:
If you say that something is hard nut to crack, you mean that a person or problem is difficult to deal with, understand, or influence.
“Climbing K-2 is a hard nut to crack.”
8. “White Elephant” means ______________.
B. Very expensive to maintain and useless
Explanation:
Something that is expensive, or that costs a lot of money to keep in good condition, but that has no useful purpose and is no longer wanted.
“The stadium is likely to become a white elephant after the championships are over.”
9. “A bed of roses” means ______________.
A. An easy situation
Explanation:
Used in reference to a situation or activity that is comfortable or easy.
“After finishing exams, she expected life to be a bed of roses, but she quickly realized that adulthood came with its own challenges.”
10. Identify the meaning of the idiom “It takes two to tango”.
D. Both people involved in a situation are equally responsible for it
Explanation:
If you say ‘it takes two to tango’ you mean that a situation or argument involves two people and they are both therefore responsible for it.
“She may want to argue, but it takes two to tango and I won’t stoop to her level.”
