Idioms and Phrases MCQs (Set 1)
31. “Break a leg” means _______________.
C. Good luck
Explanation:
“Break a leg” is a typical English idiom used in the context of theatre or other performing arts to wish a performer “good luck”.
“Danny’s family told him to “break a leg” right before he went up on stage.”
32. “Hear it through the grapevine” means _______________.
B. Rumor
Explanation:
This phrase “heard it on the grapevine” or “heard it though the grapevine” is a nice way of saying that one heard the information by means of gossip and rumor.
“I heard on the grapevine that my sister-in-law got the promotion, but I really don’t know much about it.”
33. “In dire straits” means _______________.
C. Indigence
Explanation:
The meaning of IN DIRE STRAITS is in a very bad or difficult situation.
“These kids are in dire straits, and the schools are doing nothing to help them.”
34. “Under the weather” means _______________.
A. Feeling sick
Explanation:
When you’re under the weather, you feel sick.
“I’m feeling a bit under the weather – I think I’m getting a cold.”
35. “When pigs fly” means _______________.
B. Highly unlikely to happen
Explanation:
It’s impossible for pigs to fly, so when someone says this, they are saying that something will (most likely) never happen.
“I’ve already told you; I will learn to dance when pigs can fly.”
