Phrase or Idiom Meaning MCQ Quiz - Objective Question with Answer for Phrase or Idiom Meaning - Download Free PDF

The correct answer is: Option 3.

Key Points

• The phrase "drew a blank" is an idiomatic expression in English. It means to fail to remember something or to fail to achieve a desired result. (याद करने में असफल होना या वांछित परिणाम प्राप्त करने में विफल होना)
  • Example: When asked about her plans for the future, she completely drew a blank and couldn't answer.
• The correct meaning of the phrase "failed in the examination" (परीक्षा में असफल होना) aligns with the idiomatic use of "drew a blank."
  • Example: After studying hard, he still drew a blank during the test and couldn't write any answers.
• Hence, the correct interpretation of the statement matches Option 3.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Option 3.

Additional Information

Here are the other options explained along with their Hindi meanings and example sentences:

• Option 1: "I drew a big circle in the examination" (मैंने परीक्षा में एक बड़ा गोला बनाया) refers to physically drawing a circle, which does not relate to the idiomatic meaning of "drew a blank."
  • Example: During the geometry test, he drew a big circle on the sheet.
• Option 2: "I kept looking blankly in the examination" (मैं परीक्षा में खाली दृष्टि से देखता रहा) implies staring without focus or understanding, which is different from "drew a blank."
  • Example: He kept looking blankly at the question paper, unable to comprehend anything.
• Option 4: "I failed to draw a blank figure in the examination" (मैं परीक्षा में एक खाली आकृति बनाने में असफल रहा) refers to an inability to create a specific figure, which is unrelated to the idiomatic expression.
  • Example: The art teacher asked them to draw a blank figure, but he couldn't complete it.

The correct answer is- 'to be frank'
Key Points

• 'Call a spade a spade' is an idiom and it means 'to say the truth about something, even if it is not polite or pleasant' So that we can say according to the context of the given idiom 'Call a spade a spade' the best appropriate answer is 'to be frank​'
  • Example: I'm not at all secretive, and I'm pretty good at calling a spade a spade.

Hence option 4 is the most appropriate answer here.
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The correct answer is: Option 4, i.e., "Answer please."

Key Points

• The phrase "répondez s'il vous plaît" is a French expression that translates to "please respond" or "answer, please" in English. (कृपया उत्तर दें)
  • Example: The wedding invitation had "RSVP" written at the bottom, which stands for "répondez s'il vous plaît."
• In English, it is commonly abbreviated as RSVP and is used to request confirmation of attendance for events.
• This polite expression emphasizes the importance of a response from the invitee.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Option 4, i.e., "Answer please."

Additional Information

Here are the other options explained along with their Hindi meanings and example sentences:

• Option 1: Please serve on a silver plate (कृपया चांदी की थाली में परोसें)
  • This is an incorrect interpretation of the phrase "répondez s'il vous plaît."
  • Example: The phrase does not mean serving something on a silver plate.
• Option 2: Peace be with you (आपके साथ शांति हो)
  • While this is a polite expression, it is unrelated to the actual meaning of "répondez s'il vous plaît."
  • Example: The phrase "peace be with you" is often used as a greeting or farewell, not as a request for a response.
• Option 3: You should be responsible (आपको जिम्मेदार होना चाहिए)
  • This option conveys a sense of obligation but does not align with the meaning of the French phrase.
  • Example: Being responsible means taking accountability for one’s actions, not responding to an invitation.

The correct answer is: Option 1 i.e. "To have an argument with someone".

Key Points

• The idiom "Cross swords" means to engage in a verbal or physical conflict or argument with someone. (किसी से बहस करना)
• Example: The two politicians crossed swords during the debate over healthcare policies.
• Explanation: The idiom metaphorically refers to the act of clashing or confronting someone, as swords crossing in a fight symbolize opposition or conflict. (विरोध)

Therefore, the correct answer is: Option 1.

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Here are the other options explained along with their Hindi meanings and example sentences:

• Option 2: To begin taking part in a new activity (नई गतिविधि में हिस्सा लेना): This implies starting something new, such as a hobby or project.
  • Example: He decided to take up painting as he wanted to begin taking part in a new activity.
• Option 3: To do something very quickly (कुछ बहुत जल्दी करना): This suggests performing an action at a high speed.
  • Example: She finished her homework very quickly to watch her favorite show.
• Option 4: To stop fighting or arguing (लड़ाई या बहस बंद करना): This means to come to a resolution or cease disagreements.
  • Example: The siblings decided to stop fighting and resolve their issues calmly.

The correct answer is: Option 2 i.e. on cloud nine.

Key Points

• The idiom "on cloud nine" means being extremely happy or in a state of great elation. (बहुत खुश होना)
  • Example: After hearing the news of her promotion, she was on cloud nine.
• The sentence implies that the person was ecstatic or overjoyed after winning the lottery, so "on cloud nine" fits perfectly.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Option 2.

Additional Information

Here are the other options explained along with their Hindi meanings and example sentences:

• Flying off the handle (गुस्से में आपा खो देना): It means to suddenly become very angry without much reason.
  • Example: He flew off the handle when he found out someone had scratched his car.
• At loggerheads (बहस या झगड़े में होना): It means to be in strong disagreement or conflict with someone.
  • Example: The two neighbors have been at loggerheads over the property boundary for years.
• Red in the face (शर्मिंदा या गुस्से से लाल होना): It means being embarrassed or angry to the point of blushing.
  • Example: She was red in the face after realizing she had made a mistake in front of everyone.

The correct answer is 'Have very little money'.

Key Points

• The most appropriate meaning of the given idiom 'Be hard up' is 'Have very little money'.
• Be hard up: having very little money. (बहुत कम पैसा होना)
  • Example: We're a bit hard up at the moment so we're not thinking about holidays.
     

Correct Answer: Have very little money.

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. a closely impending disaster.

• If you say that someone has the Sword of Damocles hanging over their head, you mean that they are in a situation in which something very bad could happen to them at any time. (यदि आप कहते हैं कि किसी के सिर पर तलवार लटकी हुई है, तो इसका मतलब है कि वे ऐसी स्थिति में हैं कि उनके साथ कभी भी बहुत बुरा हो सकता है।)
• Example- As a Grand Prix driver, you have the Sword of Damocles hanging over your head at every moment

• Synonym- Risk, hazard, menace, peril, jeopardy, 
• Antonym- Safety.
• In the given image it is clearly visible that the man has the Sword of Damocles is hanging right on his head as anything hazardous can happen to him at any time. 

The correct answer is 'Not being as successful as previously'.

Key Points

• 'Lose your touch' is an idiom that means to no longer be able to do something as well as you could before.(पहले की तरह सफल नहीं हो पाना)
  • Ex- After years of not practicing the piano, she found she had lost her touch, hitting the wrong notes more often than she used to.
• Hence, the correct answer is 'option 3'.

The correct answer is 'Next to someone'.

Key Points

• The meaning of the idiom 'At one's elbow' is 'Next to someone'.
• The meaning of the idiom is at someone's side
  • For eg:-His assistant is always at his elbow.

The correct answer is 'Ordinary people'.

Key Points

• The most appropriate meaning of the given idiom 'rank and file' is 'Ordinary people'.
• Rank and file: the ordinary members of an organization as opposed to its leaders. (किसी संगठन के सामान्य सदस्यों के रूप में उसके नेताओं के विरोध में)
  • Example: The rank and file of the Labour Party.
     

Correct Answer: Ordinary people. 

The correct answer is 'to destroy by an explosion'.

Key Points

• Blow up means to be destroyed and killed by a bomb.
  • E.g. -The army used precision-guided munitions to blow up enemy targets.

Hence, the correct answer is 'to destroy by an explosion'.

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. people who desert in times of trouble

Key Points

•  fair-weather friends generally mean someone who can be depended on only when everything is going well.
• For example - "You can't rely on Sarah—she's strictly a fair-weather friend."
• From the above explanation, option 2 suits the most as it is similar in meaning to that of the idiom.

The correct answer is "One who argues against something just for the sake of arguing."

Key Points

• The meaning of the given idiom is "a person who expresses a contentious opinion in order to provoke debate or test the strength of the opposing arguments." (वह जो केवल बहस करने के लिए किसी बात का विरोध करता हो।)
• We use the given idiom in a situation where a person tries to demonstrate their ability to win an argument by supporting a contentious opinion.
  • Example: Rupesh played the devil's advocate by lauding the anti-abortion bill in a room full of feminists.

​Hence, the correct answer is option 2.

The correct answer is 'ill feeling'.

Key Points

•  Let's take a look at the meaning of the given idiom.
  • Bad blood: It is an idiomatic phrase that means ill feeling or bitterness; unfriendly or hostile relations; enmity; hostility; animosity.
    • Example: There has always been bad blood between these families.
• Thus, the correct answer is option 1.

The correct answer is "An inclination to steal"

Key Points

• The meaning of the idiom "sticky fingers" is "a propensity to steal."
• Let's see an example-
  • The last person we hired as a cashier turned out to have sticky fingers.
• So the correct answer is Option 3 i.e. "An inclination to steal."