Idioms and Phrases MCQs (Set 1)
26. “Read between the lines” means _______________.
D. Finding meanings that are intended, but are not directly expressed
Explanation:
If you read between the lines, you understand what someone really means, or what is really happening in a situation, even though it is not said openly.
“She said she could afford it, but reading between the lines I don’t think she has enough money.”
27. “In the nick of time” means _______________.
A. just at the last moment
Explanation:
The idiom “in the nick of time” means before the very last moment. (only just in time; just at the critical moment.)
“Waited for him so long we finally had to start without him, but he arrived at the first island in the nick of time.”
28. “To put one’s hand to the plough” means _______________.
B. To take a difficult task
Explanation:
The meaning of the idiom ‘To put one’s hand to the plough’ is to start a task or to begin with something that might be difficult.
“She needed a rest, but she had put her hand to the plough.”
29. “Plain as day” means _____________.
A. Easy to understand
Explanation:
The idiom “as plain as day” refers to something that is very clear and easy to understand.
“It’s plain as day that they must sell their house before they can buy another.”
30. “No great shakes” means _______________.
A. Mediocre
Explanation:
If you say that someone or something is no great shakes, you mean that they are not very skillful or effective.
“He’s no great shakes as a poker player.”
