India Mcqs

Idioms Mcqs

To flog a dead horse

(A) To whip a dead horse
(B) To attempt to do the impossible
(C) Waste one’s efforts
(D) To take advantage of a weakness

To strain every nerve

(A) To make utmost efforts
(B) To feel weak and tired
(C) To be a diligent worker
(D) To be methodical in work

Part and parcel

(A) Partly
(B) Unnecessary part
(C) Essential element
(D) Large part

Fall flat

(A) To fail to stand
(B) To fail to realise
(C) To fail to maintain
(D) To fail to produce intended effect

To bite the dust

(A) Eat voraciously
(B) Have nothing to eat
(C) Eat roots
(D) To end in failure

To pass away

(A) To ignore
(B) Walk past
(C) Die
(D) Revise

Turn down

(A) To accept
(B) Reject
(C) Twist
(D) Weave

Die-hard

(A) Unwilling to change
(B) Ready to change
(C) Egoist
(D) Arrogant

Turn up

(A) Twist
(B) Appear
(C) Curt
(D) Wind