Idioms MCQs

661. What does “Straight from the horse’s mouth” mean?
A) From an animal
B) From a reliable source
C) From rumor
D) From newspaper
Answer: B) From a reliable source

662. What does “The last straw” mean?
A) Final problem
B) First mistake
C) Farming
D) Drinking
Answer: A) Final problem

663. What does “Through thick and thin” mean?
A) In good times only
B) In all circumstances
C) In difficulty only
D) In secret
Answer: B) In all circumstances

664. What does “Up to the mark” mean?
A) Below standard
B) Meeting expectations
C) Drawing line
D) Angry
Answer: B) Meeting expectations

665. What does “Water under the bridge” mean?
A) Forgotten past issue
B) Flood
C) River crossing
D) Fishing
Answer: A) Forgotten past issue

666. What does “You scratch my back and I’ll scratch yours” mean?
A) Fight
B) Mutual help
C) Ignore
D) Laugh
Answer: B) Mutual help

667. What does “Add fuel to the fire” mean?
A) Calm situation
B) Worsen a problem
C) Cook food
D) Warm house
Answer: B) Worsen a problem

668. What does “Bite off more than you can chew” mean?
A) Eat fast
B) Take on too much
C) Cook well
D) Speak loudly
Answer: B) Take on too much

669. What does “Cost an arm and a leg” mean?
A) Very expensive
B) Cheap
C) Free
D) Injured
Answer: A) Very expensive

670. What does “Draw the line” mean?
A) Sketch
B) Set a limit
C) Start race
D) Measure
Answer: B) Set a limit

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