☰ Phrases and Idioms (English) - MCQs

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Q19.

A White Elephant :

  • A. a big mistake
  • B. a useless organization incurring heavy expenditure
  • C. a rare object
  • D. a playthng for children

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Q20.

To burn the candle at both ends :

  • A. to be extravagant in expenditure
  • B. to create very strong light
  • C. to take a wrong view of things
  • D. to get angry on a small matter

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Q21.

To cast pearls before swine :

  • A. to offer food which one cannot digest
  • B. to make a very difficult offer
  • C. to give something to a person who does not realize the value of that think
  • D. to do a foolish think

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Q22.

To burn one's boat:

  • A. Commit suicide
  • B. To condemn those who have helped one to rise
  • C. To destroy one's means of support
  • D. To take a firm and final decision

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Q23.

A wild goose chase:

  • A. A foolish adventure
  • B. Boring talk
  • C. Misleading talk
  • D. The pursuit of an ideal

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Q24.

A feather in one's cap:

  • A. Flase pride
  • B. Vanity
  • C. Additional income
  • D. A new achievement

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