English 2809 MCQs [All-Courses]

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‘To pull socks up’ means?

A Take a bigger risk

B Make an effort to improve work

C Come to a halt

D Stop doing something

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Correct Answer: Make an effort to improve work

What is the nearest meaning of the phrase “bandy something around”?

A To play with an object

B To discuss something casually or exchange ideas informally

C To argue intensely

D To throw something away

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Correct Answer: To discuss something casually or exchange ideas informally

What is the nearest meaning of the phrase “hell to pay”?

A A difficult task

B A lively party

C Severe consequences or trouble

D An unexpected reward

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Correct Answer: Severe consequences or trouble

What is the nearest meaning of the following idiom: “Brave the elements”?

A Face difficult challenges

B Fight with nature

C Endure harsh weather conditions

D Conquer fears

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Correct Answer: Endure harsh weather conditions

What is the nearest meaning of the following idiom: “Hold sway”?

A Dance gracefully

B Have control or influence

C Manage a situation

D Stand firm

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Correct Answer: Have control or influence

What is the nearest meaning of the following idiom: “Spring a tap”?

A Pull a prank

B Initiate a conversation

C Trick someone into doing or saying something

D Start an argument

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Correct Answer: Trick someone into doing or saying something

Which of the following is a synonym for “square up”?

A Avoid

B Confront

C Ignore

D Mislead

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Correct Answer: Confront

choose the correct meaning of the idiom: ” To plough the sand”.

A To make the desert bloom

B To work in vain

C To do a difficult work

D To make the desert fertile

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Correct Answer: To work in vain

‘Vent one’s spleen’ means:

A Express one’s joy

B Express one’s anger

C Let something out

D None of These

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Correct Answer: Express one’s anger

What does the idiom “to bear the brunt of” mean?

A To enjoy the benefits of something

B To take on the main force or impact of something

C To avoid responsibility

D To lead a group or effort

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Correct Answer: To take on the main force or impact of something

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‘To pull socks up’ means?

What is the nearest meaning of the phrase “bandy something around”?

What is the nearest meaning of the phrase “hell to pay”?

What is the nearest meaning of the following idiom: “Brave the elements”?

What is the nearest meaning of the following idiom: “Hold sway”?

What is the nearest meaning of the following idiom: “Spring a tap”?

Which of the following is a synonym for “square up”?

choose the correct meaning of the idiom: ” To plough the sand”.

‘Vent one’s spleen’ means:

What does the idiom “to bear the brunt of” mean?