Idioms and Phrases MCQs (Set 1)
36. “To be a piece of cake” means _______________.
A. Something that is very easy
Explanation:
The saying “a piece of cake” means something that’s simple to accomplish.
“The boy found the project to be a piece of cake because it was incredibly easy.”
37. “Hit the hay” means _______________.
B. To go to bed in order to sleep
Explanation:
‘Hit the hay’ is a US American colloquialism meaning ‘to retire for the evening’ or ‘to go to bed’.
“I usually hit the hay after the eleven o’clock news.”
38. “Have butterflies in one’s stomach’ means _______________.
C. To be nervous
Explanation:
It means a feeling of being very nervous or frightened about something.
“I used to get butterflies in my stomach before school tests.”
39. “Let your hair down” means _______________.
C. Start to relax and enjoy oneself freely
Explanation:
If you let your hair down , you relax completely and enjoy yourself.
“It’s a fantastic feeling to let your hair down after weeks of hard work.”
40. “To touch base” means _______________.
D. Renew contact with someone or something
Explanation:
Touch base” is an expression meaning “make contact” or “reconnect.” It’s used to describe the act of briefly communicating with someone.
“They are travelling back to Star City, where they plan to touch base with relatives.”
