Idioms Quiz Set – 02

Q: In hot water
A) The children enjoyed playing in the pool on a hot summer day
B) After accidentally breaking the valuable vase, Sarah found herself in trouble with her parents
C) The company faced challenges due to the economic downturn but managed to overcome them
D) The chef added spices to the dish to enhance its flavour and make it more delicious
Answer: B Explanation: This idiom means being in trouble or difficulty. (यह मुहावरा परेशानी या कठिनाई में होने का अर्थ है।)

Q: Keep your chin up
A) The students diligently completed their homework assignments before the deadline
B) The hiker enjoyed the breath-taking view from the mountaintop, taking in the natural beauty
C) The scientist conducted experiments and gathered data to support his research hypothesis
D) Despite facing setbacks, she remained positive and determined to achieve her goals
Answer: D Explanation: This idiom means to stay positive and cheerful despite difficulties. (यह मुहावरा कठिनाइयों के बावजूद सकारात्मक और खुश रहने का अर्थ है।)

Q: Bad blood
A) She is so scared of cockroaches that she fainted when she saw them crawling near her foot
B) Sushant always gets in trouble for telling lies but he never learns anything
C) The doctor dropped the bad news to Ravi as he was suffering from a serious disease
D) The gangster had some bitter relations with a local activist so he warned him to stay out of his business
Answer: D Explanation: This idiom means ill feeling or hostility between people. (यह मुहावरा लोगों के बीच बुरी भावना या शत्रुता का अर्थ है।)

Q: A dime a dozen
A) The antique store had some rare finds, but they were a dime a dozen
B) The restaurant had some delicious desserts that were a dime a dozen
C) The concert tickets were a dime a dozen and sold out quickly
D) Her ideas were worth a dime a dozen and didn’t impress the boss
Answer: D Explanation: This idiom means something that is very common and of little value. (यह मुहावरा किसी चीज़ का बहुत सामान्य और कम मूल्य का होने का अर्थ है।)

Q: Hit the nail on the head
A) The teacher explained the difficult concept clearly
B) Amy and John went to the beach for a relaxing vacation
C) Mike bought a new car from the dealership
D) Tom missed the bus and had to walk to work
Answer: A Explanation: This idiom means to describe exactly what is causing a situation or problem. (यह मुहावरा किसी स्थिति या समस्या के कारण का सटीक वर्णन करने का अर्थ है।)

Q: Light at the end of the tunnel
A) to make a bad situation worse by saying or doing something that is hurtful
B) Staying informed and updated about everything
C) Seeing signs of improvement in the future
D) Through good and bad times
Answer: C Explanation: This idiom means hope or signs of improvement after a difficult period. (यह मुहावरा कठिन अवधि के बाद आशा या सुधार के संकेतों का अर्थ है।)

Q: Have a good run
A) To experience joy or success in some endeavour, but only for a limited period of time
B) A long journey
C) To escape from a prison
D) A good amount of money
Answer: A Explanation: This idiom means to have a period of success or enjoyment that eventually ends. (यह मुहावरा एक सफलता या आनंद की अवधि का अर्थ है जो अंततः समाप्त हो जाती है।)

Q: Dodged a bullet
A) To start performing better
B) To narrowly avoid a difficult or unpleasant situation
C) To give something a try
D) To be out of your comfort zone
Answer: B Explanation: This idiom means to narrowly avoid a dangerous or unpleasant situation. (यह मुहावरा खतरनाक या अप्रिय स्थिति से बचने का अर्थ है।)

Q: On cloud nine
A) Very confused
B) Very sad
C) Very happy
D) Very tense
Answer: C Explanation: This idiom means to be extremely happy or euphoric. (यह मुहावरा बहुत खुश या उत्साहित होने का अर्थ है।)

Q: Stand a chance
A) spill the beans
B) snow job
C) shoot the breeze
D) have a possibility of success
Answer: D Explanation: This idiom means to have a possibility of succeeding. (यह मुहावरा सफल होने की संभावना का अर्थ है।)

Q: Made a pig’s ear
A) made a pig’s ear
B) had a butcher hook
C) made a clean breast
D) made a mess of something
Answer: D Explanation: This idiom means to do something very badly or make a mess of it. (यह मुहावरा कुछ बहुत बुरा करने या गड़बड़ करने का अर्थ है।)

Q: Drive me up the wall
A) shove me under the table
B) driving me blind
C) irritate or annoy me intensely
D) bringing me round
Answer: C Explanation: This idiom means to irritate or annoy someone intensely. (यह मुहावरा किसी को तीव्र रूप से परेशान या नाराज करने का अर्थ है।)

Q: Up the creek
A) a devil’s advocate
B) off base
C) the lion’s share
D) in serious trouble
Answer: D Explanation: This idiom means to be in serious trouble or difficulty. (यह मुहावरा गंभीर परेशानी या कठिनाई में होने का अर्थ है।)

Q: True colours
A) true colours
B) hot potato
C) white elephant
D) someone’s real character or personality
Answer: D Explanation: This idiom means someone’s real character or personality, especially when it becomes apparent. (यह मुहावरा किसी का असली चरित्र या व्यक्तित्व का अर्थ है।)

Q: Turn a blind eye
A) Give rewards
B) Pretend not to notice
C) Close the door
D) Take pride in
Answer: B Explanation: This idiom means to ignore something deliberately, especially something wrong. (यह मुहावरा जानबूझकर कुछ नजरअंदाज करने का अर्थ है।)

Q: Hit the nail on the head
A) Complete a task swiftly
B) Accidentally injure oneself
C) Make an error
D) Speak or act precisely
Answer: D Explanation: This idiom means to describe exactly what is causing a situation. (यह मुहावरा सटीक रूप से बोलने या कार्य करने का अर्थ है।)

Q: A shot in the arm
A) Put in trouble
B) A dose of medication
C) A trivial annoyance
D) A boost or stimulant
Answer: D Explanation: This idiom means something that gives encouragement or improves a situation. (यह मुहावरा प्रोत्साहन देने या स्थिति सुधारने वाली चीज़ का अर्थ है।)

Q: Wearing her heart on her sleeve
A) To openly and freely express one’s emotions
B) To criticise everybody
C) To talk aloud
D) To wear a badge of honour
Answer: A Explanation: This idiom means to show your emotions openly. (यह मुहावरा अपनी भावनाओं को खुलकर दिखाने का अर्थ है।)

Q: Backed up
A) withdrew
B) supported
C) added to
D) collected
Answer: B Explanation: This idiom means to give support or help to someone. (यह मुहावरा किसी को समर्थन या सहायता देने का अर्थ है।)

Q: Get off on the wrong foot
A) To start something with an injury on the wrong foot
B) To start a relationship or activity badly
C) To start something with positive factors
D) To start something with neutral factors
Answer: B Explanation: This idiom means to start a relationship or activity in a bad way. (यह मुहावरा किसी रिश्ते या गतिविधि की बुरी शुरुआत का अर्थ है।)

Q: Tied herself up in knots
A) Be forced to explain your actions and probably punished
B) Become very confused when you are trying to explain something
C) Make no progress in an argument or discussion
D) Won’t modify an opinion or agree to even small changes
Answer: B Explanation: This idiom means to become confused or entangled in explanation. (यह मुहावरा समझाने में उलझ जाने या परेशान होने का अर्थ है।)

Q: When pigs fly
A) When it rains
B) When there is magic
C) When their families meet
D) Something that is impossible
Answer: D Explanation: This idiom means something that will never happen. (यह मुहावरा कुछ ऐसा जो कभी नहीं होगा का अर्थ है।)

Q: Sly as a fox
A) suspicious
B) in confusion or disagreement
C) smart and clever
D) slow
Answer: C Explanation: This idiom means to be very smart and cunning. (यह मुहावरा बहुत चतुर और चालाक होने का अर्थ है।)

Q: Black sheep
A) someone who brings disgrace to the family or group
B) someone who is unexpected but successful
C) someone who gives false alarms
D) someone who doesn’t fit in
Answer: A Explanation: This idiom means someone who is regarded as a disgrace by their family or group. (यह मुहावरा उस व्यक्ति का अर्थ है जिसे अपने परिवार या समूह द्वारा शर्म का कारण माना जाता है।)

Q: Midas touch
A) The ability to make everything successful
B) As genuine as a three-dollar bill
C) Rule of thumb
D) Sticky fingers
Answer: A Explanation: This idiom means the ability to make everything one touches successful. (यह मुहावरा सब कुछ सफल बनाने की क्षमता का अर्थ है।)