CBSE Class 7 English Idioms Assignment

Question. Hanging by a thread ?
a) In a sorry or humble state
b) Be extremely weak
c) Unable to act as desired
d) Be in a dangerous situation

Answer : D

Question. Cut to the chase ?
a) Talking about the important point and leaving out the detail
b) Sleeping long hours and spoiling the health
c) Cutting long pieces and spoiling the dish cooked
d) Stopping unexpectedly and missing the chase

Answer : A

Question. I could make out that the conversation was leading to a fight so I ______ . ?
a) Nipped it in the bud
b) Cut corners
c) Killed two birds with as tone
d) Made a song and a dance

Answer : A

Question. During the staff meeting there was a lot of ruckus since many didn’t _____ with the authorities. ?
a) See eye to eye
b) Put their best foot forward
c) Put their foot down
d) Move up in the world

Answer : A

Question. Made out of whole cloth ?
a) Entirely fabricated though believable
b) Entirely true and convincing
c) Entirely false and fabricated
d) Entirely false though convincing

Answer : C

Question. A fish out of water ?
a) Ready to die
b) In the absence of something
c) In unfamiliar circumstances
d) Feeling sick

Answer : C

Question. Chill out ?
a) To calm down
b) To fight
c) To be angry
d) To be nervous

Answer : A

Question. Give a hand ?
a) assist
b) encourage
c) clap hands
d) donate an organ

Answer : A

Question. To beat a dead horse ?
a) A deliberate effort
b) A futile effort
c) A joint effort
d) A significant effort

Answer : B

Question. arm's length ?
a) checking the length of fabric
b) as close as one
c) avoiding too much closeness
d) using one’s arm to measure length

Answer : C

Question. Take exception ?
a) appreciate
b) object to
c) deny
d) care for

Answer : B

Question. To grease the palm ?
a) To give support
b) To bribe someone
c) To cheat someone
d) To give a massage

Answer : B

Question. Make a beeline for ?
a) Go for freebies
b) Make a line for honey
c) Stand in a queue
d) Stand in a queue

Answer : D

Question. A bird’s eye view ?
a) a cursory look
b) a detailed study
c) a prejudiced view
d) a personal view

Answer : A

Question. Be behind the times ?
a) Be very old
b) Not be alert
c) Always dreaming
d) Be old fashioned

Answer : D

Question. Bite the bullet ?
a) To amuse yourself by doing something unpleasant
b) To dislike yourself for having done something unpleasant
c) To force yourself to do something unpleasant
d) To restrain yourself from doing something unpleasant

Answer : C

Question. Every cloud has a silver lining ?
a) Something irritating is there in any joyous situation
b) Something promising is there in any difficult situation
c) Something disheartening is there in any happy situation
d) Something interesting is there in any colourful situation

Answer : B

Question. A bull in China shop ?
a) To be rude and aggressive person
b) An extremely awkward, clumsy person
c) A brave person in a group of cowards
d) A very disciplined and systematic person

Answer : B

Question. dark horse ?
a) Someone fond of horse racing
b) Someone who has a wheatish complexion
c) Someone who breeds racehorses
d) Someone who unexpectedly succeeds

Answer : D

Question. Dance to someone’s tune ?
a) Argue with others on petty matters
b) Delay in making a decision
c) Do what others want you to do
d) Be engaged in an energetic activity

Answer : C

Question. Trying to find my lost ring in the college is like looking for a needle in a haystack ?
a) Doing something impossible
b) Doing something unimportant
c) Making a big deal of a small thing
d) Doing something secretly

Answer : A

Question. To pour oil in troubled water ?
a) To calm a dispute
b) To create tension
c) To raise a controversy
d) To light a fire

Answer : A

Question. Eat one’s words ?
a) retract what one has said
b) forgive and forget
c) become less acceptable
d) oppose sternly

Answer : A

Question. The official found himself _____ when he could not explain his actions and all the members started attacking him with accusations of cheating. ?
a) In the eye of a storm
b) On the same page
c) Wet behind the ears
d) Burning the midnight oil

Answer : A

Question. Call a spade a spade ?
a) Plan to attack someone with rude words
b) Say the truth about something, even if it is not pleasant
c) Lash out unkindly at someone for no reason
d) Say things that are untrue and painful

Answer : B

Question. Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom: Keep your shirt on ?
a) To keep busy
b) To celebrate
c) To work hard
d) To remain cool

Answer : D

Question. The festival expenses are bound to ______ in my pocket. ?
a) Be out of the blue
b) Give a clean chit
c) Be upfront
d) Make a dent

Answer : D

Question. All and sundry ?
a) By all means
b) All eager
c) All included
d) All in agreement

Answer : C

Question. Far and wide ?
a) In all possible ways
b) In all directions
c) From the past
d) In the future

Answer : B

Question. The old man preferred to die in harness than lead a rusted life. ?
a) to lead a life of comfort
b) to continue an occupation till death
c) to live in a perpetual slavery
d) to keep one’s belonging safe

Answer : B

Question. Blind alley ?
a) A state of deep thought
b) Taking first step after somebody's approach
c) A person who comes to meet occasionally
d) A situation in which no further progress can be made

Answer : D

Question. Egg on ?
a) agree
b) encourage
c) continue
d) quarrel

Answer : B

Question. Out of bounds ?
a) Forbidden
b) Within limits
c) Tied up
d) Limitless

Answer : D

Question. Work like a charm ?
a) To do something faster
b) To delay a task
c) To do a magic trick
d) To work very well

Answer : D

Question. Hit the nail on the head ?
a) To make the precisely correct point
b) To hit someone on the head
c) To assess the situation immediately
d) To handle a difficult situation

Answer : A

Question. Unless you are above board in your dealings, you will not be able to win the trust of your clients. ?
a) old and reckless
b) exceptionally talented
c) honest and frank
d) smart and deceptive

Answer : C

Question. Red-letter day ?
a) A very special day
b) A very hot day
c) A frightful day
d) A very cold day

Answer : A

Question. Hit the nail on the head ?
a) Say or do something exactly right
b) Hurt a person by telling the truth
c) Drive a nail into a wall
d) Punish someone for a heinous crime

Answer : A

Question. In a nutshell ?
a) in serious trouble
b) in control
c) in short
d) in disgrace

Answer : C

Question. As clear as mud ?
a) Extremely dirty
b) Honest and legal
c) Impossible to understand
d) Completely suitable for someone

Answer : C

Question. Like a dying duck in a thunderstorm ?
a) Daring
b) Comfortable
c) Dejected
d) Confident

Answer : C

Question. Their relationship has run into rough weather ever since they fell in l ove with the same girl. ?
a) experienced difficulties
b) brought cool breeze and rains
c) become stronger and firmer
d) become pleasant and cordial

Answer : A

Question. Look before you leap ?
a) Prepare yourself before jumping
b) Caution others before taking a step
c) Pull someone out from a disaster
d) Think carefully of the consequences

Answer : D

Question. A mountaineer has to walk the tight rope as a small slip can prove to be fatal. ?
a) Be very nervous
b) Be very cautious
c) Be well trained
d) Be an expert

Answer : B

Question. Radha is unable to continue working in this office. Hard work is ______ on her health. ?
a) Making her meet both ends
b) Blowing hot and cold
c) Keeping an eye
d) Taking a toll on

Answer : D

Question. Let’s hope they will bury the hatchet and be friends again. ?
a) Forget past quarrels
b) Make plans cleverly
c) Take courage
d) Keep quiet

Answer : A

Question. Put the cart before the horses ?
a) To do impractical things
b) To lie about a situation
c) To follow the logical order
d) To do last thing first

Answer : D

Question. left-handed compliment ?
a) Praise that is given directly
b) Insulting someone in front of others
c) Insulting remark appearing as praise
d) Making fun of someone to tease them

Answer : C

Question. The icing on the cake ?
a) Something that delays action
b) Something that is essential but difficult to do
c) Something that makes one happy
d) Something that makes a good situation even better

Answer : D

Question. Be an old hat ?
a) Be superstitious
b) Be outdated
c) Be crazy
d) Be foolish

Answer : B