Idioms and Phrases MCQs (Set 1)
21. Identify the meaning of the idiom “It’s raining cats and dogs”.
B. Raining heavily
Explanation:
To rain cats and dogs is to rain extremely hard, or to pour.
” Don’t forget to take your umbrella – it’s raining cats and dogs out there.”
22. “Black sheep’ means ______________.
B. A disgraceful person
Explanation:
It means a disfavored or disreputable member of a group.
“She was the black sheep of the family.”
23. “Get ducks in a row” means _______________.
B. Well organized
Explanation:
To get your ducks in a row means to organize your tasks and schedule so that you are ready for the next step.
“I’ve been trying to get my ducks in a row to apply for my citizenship for the past year.”
24. Identify the meaning of the idiom “Give the cold shoulder”.
D. Ignore someone
Explanation:
It means to intentionally ignore someone or treat someone in an unfriendly way.
“I thought she really liked me, but the next day she gave me the cold shoulder.”
25. “Beating around the bush” means ______________.
B. To talk irrelevant
Explanation:
It means to talk about lots of unimportant things because you want to avoid talking about what is really important.
“If you want to ask me, just ask; don’t beat around the bush.”
