Idioms & Phrases

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Q21.What does the idiom "Break the ice" mean?

Easy
A To break something
B To end a fight
C To initiate conversation in an awkward situation
D To cause trouble
Idioms Meaning PPSC

Correct Answer: C

"Break the ice" means to do something to relieve tension.

Q22.Choose the correct sentence using "By leaps and bounds":

Medium
A He runs by leaps and bounds.
B The company grew by leaps and bounds.
C He jumped by leaps.
D She worked leaps and bounds.
Idioms Usage PPSC

Correct Answer: B

"By leaps and bounds" means progressing very rapidly.

Q23.Which sentence uses "In hot water" correctly?

Medium
A Pour in hot water.
B He landed in hot water after the scandal.
C Swim in hot water.
D She boiled in hot water.
Idioms Usage FPSC

Correct Answer: B

"In hot water" means in trouble or difficulty.

Q24.Which sentence uses "Turn a blind eye" correctly?

Medium
A She turned a blind eye to the corruption.
B He turned a blind eye toward the sun.
C They turned blindly.
D Turn your eye aside.
Idioms Usage CSS

Correct Answer: A

"Turn a blind eye" means to ignore something deliberately.

Q25.Which sentence uses "Get cold feet" correctly?

Easy
A Her feet were cold in winter.
B He got cold feet before his wedding.
C Cold feet are common.
D She wore cold feet boots.
Idioms Usage PMS

Correct Answer: B

"Get cold feet" means to become nervous before doing something.

Q26.Which uses "Hit the books" correctly?

Easy
A He hit the books with a bat.
B She decided to hit the books before exams.
C Books were hit hard.
D He hit the library books.
Idioms Usage PPSC

Correct Answer: B

"Hit the books" means to study.

Q27.Which uses "Pull someone's leg" correctly?

Easy
A He pulled her leg forcefully.
B Stop pulling my leg — I know the truth.
C She pulled his leg out.
D He pulled the leg of a table.
Idioms Usage CSS

Correct Answer: B

"Pull someone's leg" means to joke or tease someone.

Q28.Which uses "Sit on the fence" correctly?

Medium
A He sat on the wooden fence.
B She sat on the fence and refused to choose a side.
C They fenced the garden.
D Sitting on fence is dangerous.
Idioms Usage CSS

Correct Answer: B

"Sit on the fence" means to avoid taking sides.

Q29.Which uses "Blow one's own trumpet" correctly?

Medium
A He blew his trumpet loudly.
B He always blows his own trumpet in meetings.
C She played a trumpet.
D Trumpets are loud.
Idioms Usage PPSC

Correct Answer: B

This means to boast about one's own achievements.

Q30.Which uses "Back to square one" correctly?

Easy
A Go back to square number one.
B After the failed project, we are back to square one.
C Return to the squares.
D Square number is one.
Idioms Usage PMS

Correct Answer: B

"Back to square one" means starting over from the beginning.

Q31.Which uses "Steal someone's thunder" correctly?

Hard
A He stole the thunder.
B She stole his thunder by announcing her news first.
C Thunder was stolen.
D Loud thunder scared him.
Idioms Usage CSS

Correct Answer: B

"Steal someone's thunder" means to take credit or attention from another.

Q32."At the drop of a hat" means:

Easy
A Losing a hat
B Immediately, without hesitation
C Slowly
D After a long time
Common Expressions PPSC

Correct Answer: B

At the drop of a hat means immediately.

Q33."Crocodile tears" means:

Easy
A Real crying
B Tears of a crocodile
C Fake sorrow
D Deep sadness
Common Expressions CSS

Correct Answer: C

Crocodile tears means insincere or fake grief.

Q34."A fish out of water" means:

Easy
A A swimming fish
B Someone in an uncomfortable situation
C Aquatic life
D Deep sea fish
Common Expressions PMS

Correct Answer: B

This means someone in an uncomfortable or unfamiliar situation.

Q35."Fly in the ointment" means:

Medium
A Insect problem
B A small problem that spoils something
C Good news
D Perfume ingredient
Common Expressions PPSC

Correct Answer: B

A fly in the ointment means a drawback that spoils otherwise good prospects.

Q36."Throw in the towel" means:

Easy
A Do laundry
B Surrender or give up
C Win a fight
D Toss a towel
Common Expressions FPSC

Correct Answer: B

Throw in the towel means to give up or admit defeat.

Q37."A penny for your thoughts" means:

Easy
A Paying money
B Asking what someone is thinking
C Sharing profits
D Saving money
Common Expressions CSS

Correct Answer: B

This expression means asking what someone is thinking about.

Q38."Miss the boat" means:

Easy
A Not catching a boat
B Miss an opportunity
C Be late for work
D Travel by sea
Common Expressions PMS

Correct Answer: B

Miss the boat means to miss an opportunity.

Q39."Go the extra mile" means:

Easy
A Walk further
B Do more than required
C Travel abroad
D Run a race
Common Expressions PPSC

Correct Answer: B

Go the extra mile means to make a special effort.

Q40."In the nick of time" means:

Easy
A Late arrival
B Just in time before it's too late
C Never on time
D Early morning
Common Expressions CSS

Correct Answer: B

In the nick of time means just in time.