Idioms and Phrases

• 1.Question: By and large . means –
• a.Very large
• b.Mostly
• c.Everywhere
• d.Far away
• Answer:(b)

• 2.Question: The proverb ' A snake in the grass ' means –
• a.A sleeping snake
• b.A dead snake
• c.A poisonous snake
• d.A hidden enemy
• Answer:(d)

• 3.Question: Please keep an ----- on the baby.
• a.ear
• b.look
• c.eye
• d.hand
• Answer:(c)

• 4.Question: To be one’s , wit’s end means –
• a.To become mad
• b.To come to the end of a journey
• c.Not to know what to do
• d.To finish a job
• Answer:(d)

• 5.Question: 'John , if your mother catches you playing in the filty mud like that you'll realy be in hot water'. The means that if John's mother catches him he will –
• a.have to wish in hot water 
• b.be in serious trouble
• c.feel terribly ashamed
• d.punished by having hot water thrown over him
• Answer:(b)

• 6.Question: Choose the best end for the sentence. He copied my eassy --?
• a.word to word
• b.word for word
• c.word in word
• d.to the last word
• Answer:(b)

• 7.Question: "hitting below the belt" means –
• a.doing something unfair in a competition
• b.injuing someone fatally
• c.striking someone in the abdomen
• d.beating someone in a competition
• Answer:(a)

• 8.Question: 'Look over ' means –
• a.ignore
• b.examine closely
• c.neglect
• d.choose
• Answer:(b)

• 9.Question:  Choose the best retains the meaning of the quoted word in the given sentence. What is the "rationale" behind the decision.
• a.relation
• b.charge
• c.disadvantage
• d.logic
• Answer:(d)

• 10.Question: "With open arms" means –
• a.with long arms
• b.warmly
• c.with exposed arms
• d.offensively
• Answer:(b)

• 11.Question: His poor health is the main road block to his promotion. Here "road block" means –
• a.obstacle
• b.worry
• c.danger
• d.disaster
• Answer:(a)

• 12.Question: ' With flying colours ' means –
• a.flying bird
• b.victoriously
• c.colourful
• d.aimlessly
• Answer:(b)

• 13.Question: 'By fair means or foul ' - phrase টির অর্থ হলো –
• a.Without difficulty
• b.In any way, honest or dishonest
• c.Without using common sense
• d.Having been instigated
• Answer:(b)

• 14.Question: What is the meaning of 'white elephant' ?
• a.A hoarder ( একজন মজুতদার )
• b.An elephant of white colour ( একটি সাদা রঙয়ের হাতি )
• c.A black marketer ( একজন কালোবাজারি )
• d.A very costly or troublesome possession ( অত্যন্ত ব্যয়বহুল বা সমস্যাসঙ্কুল বস্তু )
• Answer:(d)

• 15.Question: Mr. Alam's face lit up like the sun. This sentence means that Mr. Alam was –
• a.kind
• b.shy
• b.shy
• d.happy
• Answer:(d)

• 16.Question: 'Cock and bull story' means –
• a.a fable
• b.a tragedy
• c.a false story
• d.a wonderful story
• Answer:(c)

• 17.Question: Choose the correct sentence –
• a.I shall avail this opportunity
• b.I shall avail myself of this opportunity
• c.I will avail this opportunity
• d.I would avail this opportunity
• Answer:(b)

• 18.Question: They tried heart and --- but could not prevail.
• a.mind
• b.spirit
• c.body
• d.soul
• Answer:(d)

• 19.Question: 'A women's work is never done' means –
• a.A woman never works
• b.A woman never finishes her work
• c.A womain's work keeps piling up
• d.A woman is by nature idle
• Answer:(c)

• 20.Question: In my heart ---- heart I deplored his obstinacy.
• a.with
• b.from
• c.of
• d.at
• Answer:(c)

• 21.Question: The murder was carried out in –
• a.cold hand
• b.cold head
• c.cold blood
• d.cold swing
• Answer:(c)

• 22.Question: 'Dead Letter' means –
• a.Bad law
• b.Draconian law
• c.Old letter
• d.Law not in force
• Answer:(d)

• 23.Question: The idiom 'Nip in the bud' এর অর্থ –
• a.Bed of roses
• b.Beginning
• c.Rare up
• d.Destroy at the very beginning
• Answer:(d)

• 24.Question: 'Bill of fare' is –
• a.a chart of bus fare
• b.a price list
• c.a valuable document
• d.a list of dishes at a restaurant
• Answer:(d)

• 25.Question: He dropped his voice ---- a whisper.
• a.in
• b.to
• c.from
• d.at
• Answer:(b)

• 26.Question:  'Black sheep' শব্দটির অর্থ কি?
• a.কুলাঙ্গার
• b.কপটতা
• c.ঘটানো
• d.শাস্তি দেয়া
• Answer:(a)

• 27.Question: 'Look before you leap' means –
• a.be wary
• b.be amazed
• c.be ready
• d.be successful
• Answer:(a)

• 28.Question: A 'red letter day' means –
• a.A red day
• b.A historical day
• c.A memorable day
• d.A day of joy
• Answer:(c)

• 29.Question: To break the ice -----. phrase টির অর্থ কি ?
• a.To start a conversation
• b.To end the hostility
• c.To end up partnership
• d.To start quarreling
• Answer:(a)

• 30.Question: What is the meaning of ' Out of the wood ' ?
• a.Out of the jungle
• b.Out of the bush
• c.Free from difficulties
• d.Out of the way
• Answer:(c)

• 31.Question: 'Few and far between ' means –
• a.too far
• b.in between
• c.rarely
• d.long distance
• Answer:(c)

• 32.Question: ‘Pros and cons ‘ means –
• a.Light and dark
• b.Advantages and disadvantages
• c.Good and bad
• d.All
• Answer:(d)

• 33.Question: 'To carry coals to Newcastle' means –
• a.to carry coal to New Zealand
• b.to carry coal to New England
• c.to take things where they are already plentiful
• d.to take things where they are most needed
• Answer:(c)

• 34.Question: There are ---- dangerous drivers.
• a.a very lot of
• b.whom
• c.very much of
• d.a lot of
• Answer:(d)

• 35.Question: 'Pass for ' means –
• a.appear to be
• b.allow
• c.brush aside
• d.qualify
• Answer:(d)

• 36.Question: Choose the best retains the meaning of the quoted word in the given sentence. The President's "compassion" for the refugees caused him to admit a very large number of them.
• a.hostility
• b.pity
• c.respect
• d.friendship
• Answer:(b)

• 37.Question: The expression 'an exciting and interesting time ' can be replaced by –
• a.school of thought
• b.white elephant
• c.once in a blue moon
• d.a whale of a time
• Answer:(d)

• 38.Question: Nazma was in seventh heaven when she heard about her son's result. Here seventh heaven refers to –
• a.a state of shock
• b.in a state of supreme happiness
• c.a state of expiration
• d.in state of disenchantment
• Answer:(b)

• 39.Question: To keep one's head ---- ?
• a.to save oneself
• b.to be self respectful
• c.to keep calm
• d.none of these
• Answer:(c)

• 40.Question: Do you feel ---- taking a walk ?
• a.up to
• b.about
• c.like
• d.for
• Answer:(c)

• 41.Question: Burning question. বাগধারাটির সঠিক অর্থ কোনটি ?
• a.Any easy question
• b.A hotly discussed question
• c.A hard question
• d.An important question
• Answer:(b)

• 42.Question: 'Jim worked against the clock to get the homework finished before 10 p.m.'. Here the underlined words express.
• a.worked slowly
• b.worked without looking at the clock
• c.workrd fast because he only had limited time
• d.worked without any speed
• Answer:(c)

• 43.Question: A person whose 'head' is in the 'clouds' is –
• a.Proud
• b.A day dreamer
• c.An aviator
• d.Useless
• Answer:(b)

• 44.Question: A green horn ----. phrase টির অর্থ কি ?
• a.An inexperienced man
• b.A trinee
• c.A soft hearted man
• d.An envious lady
• Answer:(a)

• 45.Question: " Bird's eye view " means –
• a.A rough idea
• b.Eyes of birds
• c.Eyes of a flock of birds
• d.A view of the sky
• Answer:(a)

• 46.Question: In a nutshell means –
• a.In details
• b.Elaborately
• c.Large description
• d.Briefly
• Answer:(d)

• 47.Question: What is the meaning of the phrase 'come into force' ?
• a.Make effective
• b.Perplexity
• c.Rebuke
• d.Utter an obscence word
• Answer:(a)

• 48.Question: Identify the correct meaning of the idiom : bring to book .
• a.fetch for justice
• b.include in a book
• c.authorize
• d.attend
• Answer:(a)

• 49.Question: I have never seen such a slow coach like you , this small work has taken you three full months. What does the idiom ' a slow coach ' means –
• a.A careless person
• b.A very lazy person
• c.An irresponsible person
• d.An unthoughtful person
• Answer:(b)

• 50.Question: ' Cut and dry ' means –
• a.secret
• b.already decided
• c.brief
• d.humorous
• Answer:(b)

• 51.Question: Idiom 'silver lining' means –
• a.hope
• b.white line
• c.silver plated
• d.white colour
• Answer:(a)

• 52.Question: Black ship - এর অর্থ কি ?
• a.কৃষ্ণ মেঘ
• b.কুলক্ষণে ভেড়া
• c.বালির ভেড়া
• d.কুলাঙ্গার (wicked man)
• Answer:(d)

• 53.Question: The expression 'after one's own heart' means ---
• a.To be in low sprit
• b.With complete devotion
• c.To one's own liking
• d.To be in high sprit
• Answer:(c)

• 54.Question:  This is the book "I lost". here “I lost” is:
• a.A noun clause
• b.An adverbial clause
• c.An adjective clause
• d.None of the three
• Answer:(c)

• 55.Question: Which one is the correct phrase to fill in the gap ? He refused --- to help me.
• a.point blank
• b.in good faith
• c.out and out
• d.by no means
• Answer:(a)

• 56.Question: Choose the correct words : Mrs. Alam was ---- a great woman.
• a.head and heart
• b.ins and outs
• c.through and through
• d.far out wide
• Answer:(c)

• 57.Question: You should try to 'make good' your loss . The phrase means –
• a.be better
• b.to make one's good
• c.out and out
• d.compensation
• Answer:(d)

• 58.Question: Bag and Baggage means –
• a.Costly
• b.Property
• c.Leaving nothing behind
• d.Heavy things
• Answer:(c)

• 59.Question: I prefer to talk to people 'face to face' rather than to talk on the phone.
• a.in person
• b.watching them
• c.facing them
• d.looking at them
• e.none of them
• Answer:(a)

• 60.Question: Which is the best sentence by 'Bag and Baggage' ?
• a.He leaves the place bag and baggage.
• b.He leaves the place with bag and baggage.
• c.He leaves the place for bag and baggage.
• d.He lives for bag and baggage.
• Answer:(a)

• 61.Question: What is the meaning of 'hang about' ?
• a.Lag behind
• b.Keep aloof
• c.Loiter about
• d.Remain away
• Answer:(c)

• 62.Question: What is the meaning of the idiom ' a round dozen ' ?
• a.A little less than a dozen
• b.A little more than a dozen
• c.A full dozen
• d.Round about a dozen
• Answer:(c)

• 63.Question: 'In a body' means –
• a.a person
• b.together
• c.strong
• d.all body
• Answer:(b)

• 64.Question: 'Fag and' means-
• a.Foggy
• b.Unfair
• c.Cut a bad figure
• d.The last part
• Answer:(d)

• 65.Question: "White colour job" means –
• a.a job without any work
• b.a job with much hardship
• c.a thankless job
• d.a job without manual labour
• Answer:(d)

• 66.Question: He succeeded in life ---- his talents.
• a.instead of
• b.by virtue of
• c.by way of
• d.by means of
• Answer:(b)

• 67.Question: ' Capital punishment ' means –
• a.imprisonment
• b.freedom
• c.death penalty
• d.misery
• Answer:(c)

• 68.Question: We supported Bangladesh -------?
• a.whole heartedly
• b.with one voice
• c.together
• d.None of these
• Answer:(a)

• 69.Question: The price of daily necessaries increases by ----- ?
• a.hook or by crook
• b.fits and starts
• c.the by
• d.leaps and bounds
• Answer:(d)

• 70.Question: 'Back up' means-
• a.stop
• b.support
• c.explode
• d.continue
• Answer:(b)

• 71.Question: He showed ----- when the danger came.
• a.cold feet
• b.cold shoulder
• c.cold water
• d.cold water
• Answer:(b)

• 72.Question: 'Hold water ' means –
• a.Keep water
• b.Drink water
• c.Bear examination
• d.Store water
• Answer:(b)

• 73.Question: I would 'give my right arm' if I could get tickets for that concert.
• a.do absolutely anything
• b.do something stupid
• c.do something dangerious
• d.do nothing
• Answer:(a)

• 74.Question: 'At the eleventh hour' means –
• a.At a time
• b.At the last moment
• c.At the first moment
• d.At no moment
• Answer:(b)

• 75.Question: 'Maiden speech' means ---?
• a.First speech
• b.Last speech
• c.Late speech
• d.Early speech
• Answer:(a)

• 76.Question: 'অরন্যে রোদন' বাগধারাটির ইংরেজি অনুবাদ –
• a.weep at forest
• b.wild crics
• c.wild forest
• d.cry in the wilderness
• Answer:(d)

• 77.Question: The thief was caught red - handed. Here 'red -handed' means –
• a.First
• b.trap
• c.with proof
• d.None of them
• Answer:(c)

• 78.Question: 'To take somebody for a cruising' means –
• a.to provide entertainment
• b.to deceive or humiliate a person
• c.to keep company
• d.to exploit a person
• Answer:(c)

• 79.Question: The weight was too much and the pillar gave way. Here 'gave way ' indicates –
• a.bent down
• b.was changed
• c.was broken
• d.vanished
• Answer:(c)

• 80.Question: Which word below can replace the following phase " went down" ?
• a.Broke
• b.Collapsed
• c.Shattered
• d.Splintered
• Answer:(b)

• 81.Question: A dark horse , means –
• a.a black horse
• b.an unknown horse
• c.an unknown person
• d.a roaming person
• Answer:(c)

• 82.Question: The supervisor showed great enthusiasm and asppreciation ' contrary to ' what the labors had expected .
• a.in support of
• b.objection
• c.opposition
• d.Splintered
• Answer:(c)

• 83.Question: Find out the correct answer.
• a.A drowning man catches to a straw
• b.A drowning man catches with a straw
• c.A drowning man catches at a straw
• d.A drowning man catches about a straw
• Answer:(c)

• 84.Question: What does 'three score' mean -?
• a.Thirty times
• b.Three hundred times
• c.Three times twenty
• d.Three times ten
• Answer:(c)

• 85.Question: ----- his merit he was given a prize.
• a.In favour of
• b.In view of
• c.In point of
• d.A drowning man catches about a straw
• Answer:(b)

• 86.Question: The correct meaning of 'At home' –
• a.Within the house
• b.Expert
• c.Powerful
• d.Clear cut
• Answer:(b)

• 87.Question: Pros and cons , means –
• a.Merits and demerits
• b.Advantages and disadvantages
• c.Good and bad
• d.All
• Answer:(d)

• 88.Question: In cold blood কি ?
• a.ঠাণ্ডা রক্ত
• b.বংশ গৌরব
• c.ঠাণ্ডা মাথা
• d.ঠাণ্ডা শরীর
• Answer:(b)

• 89.Question: Choose the best end for the sentence : You will know the Truth –
• a.on good time
• b.in good time
• c.at good time
• d.in the good time
• Answer:(b)

• 90.Question: You should 'show good manners' in the company of young ladies. Which is the appropriate phrase for the underlined expression above ?
• a.Behave gently
• b.Practice manners
• c.Behave yourself
• d.Do not talk rudely
• Answer:(a)

• 91.Question: 'A bed of roses' idiom টির অর্থ কি ?
• a.A bed full of roses
• b.A comfortable bedroom
• c.A life only of joy and happiness
• d.A soft rosy bed
• Answer:(c)

• 92.Question: " One in a blue moon " means –
• a.Very often
• b.Full moon night
• c.On a moon lit night
• d.Very rarely
• Answer:(d)

• 93.Question: ' A stones throw ' means –
• a.to strike
• b.at a short distance
• c.a game
• d.unit of weight
• Answer:(b)

• 94.Question: Choose the best synonym for the word. What are those boys talking about ? I wonder what they are " up to" –
• a.Standing on
• b.Climbing up
• c.Planning to do
• d.Arguing about
• Answer:(c)

• 95.Question: 'He was in a reverie' means –
• a.He was sleeping
• b.He was unconscious
• c.He was dreaming
• d.He was relaxing
• Answer:(c)

• 96.Question: What is the meaning of the expression 'bottom line' ?
• a.The final step
• b.The last line of a book
• c.The end of the road
• d.The essential point
• Answer:(d)

• 97.Question: Choose the correct English idiom for -- 'শাস্তি দেওয়া'
• a.Bring in light
• b.Bring on book
• c.Bring to book
• d.Bring to light
• Answer:(c)

• 98.Question: 'Riding for a fall' means-
• a.Pleasure trip
• b.To act recklessly
• c.Horse race
• d.Riding fast
• Answer:(b)

• 99.Question: নিচের কোন বাক্যটি শুদ্ধ ?
• a.Pick up the word in the dictionary
• b.Look up the word in the dictionary
• c.Find out the word in the dictionary
• d.See the word in the dictionary
• Answer:(b)

• 100.Question: Fill in the gap : 'Learn the poem-heart.'
• a.by
• b.with
• c.within
• d.of
• Answer:(a)

• 101.Question: While living in poverty, the poet had to ---- a great deal of sufferings.
• a.see through
• b.put up with
• c.pass by
• d.fall back
• Answer:(b)

• 102.Question: Foster Father এর অর্থ কি ?
• a.বাবার বাবা
• b.পালক পিতা
• c.স্ত্রীর বাবা
• d.কোনটিই নয়
• Answer:(b)

• 103.Question: He is 'up to his ears' in work and cannot possibly see you now.
• a.very interested in
• b.fully occupied with
• c.not involved with
• d.concerned with
• e.troubled with
• Answer:(b)

• 104.Question: Choose the correct meaning : He raised his eyebrow at my explanation.
• a.Show agreement
• b.Show surprise or disapproval
• c.Show happiness
• d.Show indifference
• Answer:(b)

• 105.Question: ' Straw vote ' বলিতে কি বুঝায় ?
• a.Unofficial pole of public opinion
• b.Poll based on random representation
• c.Yes - No vote
• d.Manipulated election
• Answer:(a)

• 106.Question: Withdraw means –
• a.give out
• b.give from
• c.give up
• d.give away
• Answer:(c)

• 107.Question: Taslima found it difficult to cope with the loss of her job. Choose a word/phrase from the following which would best keep the meaning of this sentence if it were substituted for the underlined words :
• a.anticiapate
• b.think about
• c.deal with
• d.confirm
• Answer:(c)

• 108.Question:  He worked "with all sincerity". the underlined phrase “with all sincerity” is:
• a.A noun phrase
• b.An adjective phrase
• c.An infinitive phrase
• d.An adverbial phrase
• Answer:(d)

• 109.Question: Ambition is ---- of his life .
• a.pros and cons
• b.part and parcel
• c.odds and ends
• d.off and on
• Answer:(b)

• 110.Question: It is too difficult to tolerate bad temper for long. Which of the following phrases does best replace 'tolerate' in the above sentence ?
• a.Cope up with
• b.Put up with
• c.Stand up for
• d.Pull on with
• Answer:(b)

• 111.Question:  'He ran "with great speed".' The quoted part of the sentence is a-
• a.noun phrase
• b.adverb phrase
• c.adjective phrase
• d.participle phrase
• Answer:(b)

• 112.Question: The idom"A stitch in time saves nine"--refers the importance of—
• a.saving lives
• b.timely action
• c.saving time
• d.time tailoring
• Answer:(b)

• 113.Question: Lutfa goes on helping everyone without saving anything for the rainy day . Here the rainy day indicates –
• a.a day with rains
• b.a day with cold weather
• c.a day with hot weather
• d.a difficult day
• Answer:(d)

• 114.Question: He saw an opportunity and ---.
• a.made a reversal
• b.made a dash for it
• c.made a turn for it
• d.made a mess of it.
• Answer:(b)

• 115.Question: The idiom ' Tooth and nail ' এর অর্থ –
• a.Beautiful
• b.Precise
• c.Completely
• d.Incompletely
• Answer:(c)

• 116.Question: Find out the meaning of the phrase - 'Over head and ears'
• a.Emotionally
• b.Doubtfully
• c.Deeply
• d.Mostly
• Answer:(c)

• 117.Question: ' A dark horse ' means
• a.A horse black in colour
• b.A man who does not talk much but surprises other by his qualities.
• c.A man who has dak hair, eyes etc.
• d.An ignorant and unpleasant person
• Answer:(b)

• 118.Question: 'Keep your nose out of something ' means –
• a.to avoid
• b.to interfere
• c.not to smell
• d.be controlled
• Answer:(a)

• 119.Question: What is the meaning of 'run riot ' ?
• a.Behave in a lawless way
• b.Behave in a good way
• c.Behave in a lawful way
• d.Behave in a legal way
• Answer:(c)

• 120.Question: At last the enemy –
• a.come to terms
• b.gave up
• c.gave in
• Answer:(c)

• 121.Question: The lights have been blown --- by the strong wind.
• a.out
• b.away
• c.up
• d.off
• Answer:(a)

• 122.Question: 'Out and out ' means –
• a.absolute
• b.outside
• c.external
• d.rural
• Answer:(a)

• 123.Question: 'On the eve of ' phrase টির অর্থ হচ্ছে –
• a.Just after
• b.Just before
• c.Beautiful evening
• d.Dark evening
• Answer:(d)

• 124.Question: "Out and Out" means –
• a.Not at all
• b.Brave
• c.Thoroughly
• d.Whole heartedly
• Answer:(c)

• 125.Question: The phrase 'At a stretch ' means –
• a.irregularly
• b.without break
• c.decaying
• d.long way
• Answer:(b)

• 126.Question: Do come and visit us the next time you're in Dhaka. The underlined words may be replaced by –
• a.Enter
• b.Pay a visit
• c.Show up
• d.Encounter us
• Answer:(c)

• 127.Question: Put appropriate preposition for the sentence below : Some writers sink ---- oblivion in course of time.
• a.on
• b.from
• c.under
• d.into
• Answer:(d)

• 128.Question: Blue chips are ----
• a.Securities issued by the Government
• b.Industrial shares considered to be a safe investment
• c.Industrial shares considered to be a risky investment
• d.Flat plastic counters used as many tokens
• Answer:(b)

• 129.Question: Weal and woe come –
• a.as usual
• b.before long
• c.by turns
• d.after turns
• Answer:(c)

• 130.Question: I cannot understand why she did that , it realy 'does not add up'.
• a.does not calculate
• b.is not mathematics
• c.does not make sense
• d.makes the wrong addition
• e.none of them
• Answer:(a, c)

• 131.Question: Fill in the blanks with the right option : Get ---- bad company.
• a.rid of
• b.rid in
• c.rid from
• d.rid on
• Answer:(a)

• 132.Question: The expression 'rarely' can replaced by the idiom.
• a.catching some one red handed
• b.with flying colours
• c.in the red
• d.once in a blue moon
• Answer:(d)

• 133.Question: It is an -- that he takes bribe.
• a.order of the day
• b.open question
• c.open secret
• Answer:(c)

• 134.Question: The birds and the bees means –
• a.The relation between the birds and bees
• b.The basic facts about sex
• c.The birds and bees are good workers
• d.None of them
• Answer:(b)

• 135.Question: ' To be partial to something ' means to –
• a.want half
• b.like it
• c.hate it
• d.preserve it
• Answer:(b)

• 136.Question: To understand it, read ---- the lines. Fill in the gap with the right preposition.
• a.behind
• b.without
• c.between
• d.with
• Answer:(c)

• 137.Question: Rana decided to pursue his career in developmental field ' in lieu of ' sitting in his father's business.
• a.in accordance
• b.undermining
• c.instead of
• d.along with
• e.None of these
• Answer:(c)

• 138.Question: 'Loaves and fishes' phrase টির অর্থ হলো –
• a.Personal gains
• b.Personal loss
• c.Bread with fishes
• d.None
• Answer:(a)

• 139.Question:  Choose the meaning of the idiom-
• a.To challenge the enemy with courage
• b.Force the enemy to submit
• c.Out of one’s wit
• d.Surrender before the enemy
• Answer:(a)

• 140.Question: The expression ' blue blood ' means –
• a.noble birth
• b.enmity
• c.bluish
• d.blue colour
• Answer:(a)

• 141.Question: What is the meaning of the phrase 'to make good' ?
• a.to help others
• b.to do good works
• c.to compensate
• d.to gain something
• Answer:(c)

• 142.Question: 'At daggers drawn' means –
• a.in disorderly
• b.at a standstill
• c.on embracing point
• d.on the point of fighting
• Answer:(d)

• 143.Question: The bad news struck him like a bolt from the ---- ?
• a.sky
• b.heavens
• c.firmament
• d.blue
• Answer:(d)

• 144.Question: 'Through thick and thin' means :
• a.under all conditions
• b.to make thick and thin
• c.of great density
• d.to clear understanding
• Answer:(a)

• 145.Question: To 'raise one's brow' indicate.
• a.annoyance
• b.disapproval
• c.indifference
• d.surprise
• Answer:(d)

• 146.Question: 'Cry wolf ' means –
• a.give a false alarm
• b.bare one's teeth
• c.clear the road
• d.show anger
• Answer:(a)

• 147.Question: ' Kith and kin ' means –
• a.good relation
• b.blood relation
• c.bad relation
• d.Name of persons
• Answer:(b)

• 148.Question: "Lend me your ears " means –
• a.let me check your ears
• b.let me whisper into your ears
• c.listen to me
• d.come close to me
• Answer:(c)

• 149.Question: At last the beast in him got ---- upper hand.
• a.a
• b.an
• c.the
• d.no word is required
• Answer:(c)

• 150.Question: The expression 'cats and dogs' means –
• a.enmity
• b.heavy
• c.fighting
• d.light
• Answer:(b)

• 151.Question: Select the following word/phrase in meaning : As this is his first job he will have to ' put up with ' the inconvenicence.
• a.endure
• b.adapt
• c.overcome
• d.avoid
• e.None of these
• Answer:(a)

• 152.Question: The phrase 'An apple of discord ' means –
• a.A sweet apple
• b.An unexpected gift
• c.An important subject
• d.An object of quarrel
• Answer:(d)

• 153.Question: 'Get rid of ' means-
• a.listen
• b.to be free from
• c.express
• d.pretend
• Answer:(b)

• 154.Question: " Blue blood " means –
• a.aristrocratic birth
• b.scoundrel
• c.sound health
• d.blood of king
• Answer:(a)

• 155.Question: ' An early bird ' means –
• a.a little bird
• b.a short lived bird
• c.an early riser
• d.a bird that one often sees
• Answer:(c)

• 156.Question: The sinners shall suffer --- ?
• a.in due course
• b.in course of time
• c.in the long run
• Answer:(c)

• 157.Question: The invention of computer has turned over a new leaf in the history of modern technology. Which of the following is nearest in meaning to the italicized idiom above ?
• a.Created a new history
• b.Began a new civilization
• c.Opened a new chapter
• d.Created a sensation
• Answer:(c)

• 158.Question:  Identify the incorrect word/phrase indicated by quote in the following sentence. "Most" babies will grow "up" to be as "cleverer" as their "parents."
• a.most
• b.up
• c.cleverer
• d.patents
• Answer:(c)

• 159.Question: A speech full of too many words is –
• a.A big speech
• b.Maiden speech
• c.An unimportant speech
• d.A verbose speech
• Answer:(d)

• 160.Question: I shall come back ' in no time '. The phrase means –
• a.very soon
• b.short of time
• c.finishing the time
• d.before the time
• Answer:(a)

• 161.Question: All my --- left me .
• a.kith and kin
• b.friends and relative
• c.enemies and friends
• d.beloved
• Answer:(a)

• 162.Question: 'Run counter to ' means –
• a.disobey
• b.rebel
• c.remove
• d.contradict
• Answer:(d)

• 163.Question: 'At one go ' means –
• a.at once
• b.in one single attempt
• c.losing no more time
• d.extremely fast
• Answer:(b)

• 164.Question: Birds fly --- in the sky.
• a.at a stretch
• b.at large
• c.all long
• d.None of the above
• Answer:(b)

• 165.Question: The phrase 'Tide over' means –
• a.overcome
• b.passover
• c.cross over
• d.carry over
• Answer:(a)

• 166.Question: The idiom "between the devil and the deep sea" means –
• a.happy situation
• b.tempting situation
• c.difficult situation
• d.easy situation
• Answer:(c)

• 167.Question: ' Go to the dogs ' means –
• a.be estimated
• b.be agreed
• c.be blamed
• d.be ruined
• Answer:(d)

• 168.Question: A fall guy is –
• a.a silly person
• b.one who has been betrayed
• c.a scapegoat
• d.an irresponsible person
• Answer:(c)

• 169.Question: 'Right and left ' means –
• a.indiscriminately
• b.quickly
• c.carefully
• d.right and wrong
• Answer:(a)

• 170.Question: Choose the appropriate meaning of the idiom : It was his constant prayer that he might 'die in harness' .
• a.die in business
• b.die in peace
• c.die in bed
• d.die in honour
• Answer:(d)

• 171.Question: What is the word of the proverb - 'Handsome is that handsome ----'
• a.works
• b.thinks
• c.does
• d.means
• Answer:(c)

• 172.Question: Choose the correct sentence :
• a.Quote this poem from memory
• b.Quote this poem from heart
• c.Quote this poem from the memory
• d.Quote this poem from the heart
• Answer:(a)

• 173.Question: Choose the appropriate meaning of the idiom : Mowlana abdul Hamid Khan Bhasani 'done yeoman's service' to the country .
• a.An adventurous service.
• b.Render a valuable service.
• c.Render an ordinary service.
• d.Agitable the people.
• Answer:(b)

• 174.Question: Point out the correct meaning of the phrase ' fits and starts'.
• a.at irregular intervals
• b.at regular intervals
• c.suddenly
• d.at high speed
• Answer:(a)

• 175.Question: Fill in the gaps with appropriate idiom phrase : I know nothing about the language , it is all --- to me .
• a.English
• b.Bengali
• c.Greek
• d.Hindi
• Answer:(c)

• 176.Question: A 'bull market' means that share prices are –
• a.falling
• b.rising
• c.moving
• d.static
• Answer:(b)

• 177.Question: Select the correct sentence.
• a.I am a man of words
• b.I am a man of the words
• c.I am a man of the word
• d.I am a man of word
• Answer:(a)

• 178.Question: The saying 'enough is enough' is used when you want –
• a.something to continue
• b.something to stop
• c.something to continue until it's enough
• d.to tell instructions are clear
• Answer:(b)

• 179.Question: The expression a slow coach means –
• a.an untrained coach
• b.a dull fellow
• c.a bad companion
• d.a lost guy
• Answer:(b)

• 180.Question: The correct meaning of "a bird's eye view"
• a.a false hope
• b.a cursory glance
• c.eye witness
• d.a false storye.sharpness
• Answer:(b)

• 181.Question: 'Let us call it a day ' means –
• a.let us stop
• b.let us call during the day
• c.it is day time
• d.the day is yet to end
• Answer:(a)

• 182.Question:  Identify the incorrect word/phrase indicated by quote in the following sentence. The "firing" of bricks and tiles "for use" in the "build" industry requires large "amounts" of fuel.
• a.firing
• b.for use
• c.build
• d.amounts
• Answer:(c)

• 183.Question: Kith and kin এর অর্থ কি ?
• a.পাড়া পড়শি
• b.আত্মীয় স্বজন ( family & friends )
• c.বাবা – মা
• d.ভাই – বোন
• Answer:(b)

• 184.Question: He could not attend the meeting --- of illness.
• a.on account
• b.on the plea
• c.on the eve
• Answer:(a)

• 185.Question: ' Tooth and nail ' means –
• a.strongly
• b.mouth wash
• c.everything
• d.None of the above
• Answer:(a)

• 186.Question: 'Hard and fast' - phrase টির অর্থ কি ?
• a.Difficult
• b.Fixed
• c.Easy matter
• d.Loose
• Answer:(b)

• 187.Question: 'Read between the lines' means ---- ?
• a.read carelessly
• b.read critically
• c.read superficially
• d.reas to get pleasure
• Answer:(b)

• 188.Question:  A man whose wife has died is called a –
• a.widow
• b.widower
• c.spinster
• d.bachelor
• Answer:(b)

• 189.Question: 'Empty vessels sound much.' -এর সমার্থক প্রবাদ বাক্য কোনটি ?
• a.All that glitters is not gold
• b.A little learning is a dangerious thing
• c.Haste makes waste
• d.Barking dogs seldom bite
• Answer:(d)

• 190.Question: The meaning of 'In black and white' is –
• a.In writing
• b.Temporary
• c.False
• d.Verbally
• Answer:(a)

• 191.Question: "Dog days" means –
• a.A period of misfortune
• b.A period of having youthful flings
• c.Hot weather
• d.A period of being carefree
• Answer:(c)

• 192.Question: To read between the lines ----- ?
• a.to concentrate
• b.to suspect
• c.to read carefully
• d.to grasp the hidden meaning
• Answer:(d)

• 193.Question: 'to nurse a grudge'
• a.to bear ill will
• b.to look after carefully
• c.to be feverish
• d.to be ready to cure
• Answer:(a)

• 194.Question: 'To read between the lines' means –
• a.To read carefully
• b.To read only some lines
• c.To read quickly to save time
• d.To read carefully to find out any hidden meaning
• Answer:(d)

• 195.Question: The good old days have gone ----?
• a.never returned
• b.never return
• c.never to return
• d.never have returned
• Answer:(c)

• 196.Question: What do you mean by the phrase 'Sit on the fence ' ?
• a.watch over the fence
• b.sit idly
• c.remain neutral in a dispute
• d.sit on a height
• Answer:(c)

• 197.Question: If you 'give me a hand' them, then I shall be able to finish more quickly.
• a.take my hand
• b.take my fingers
• c.pick me up
• d.pull me up
• e.help me
• Answer:(e)

• 198.Question: The manager 'looked into' the matter.
• a.Take decision
• b.Investigate
• c.Neglect
• d.Taking care
• e.None of these
• Answer:(b)

• 199.Question: 'The pros and cons ' - phrase টির অর্থ কি ?
• a.Good and evil
• b.For and against a thing
• c.Foul and fair
• d.Former and latter
• Answer:(a)

• 200.Question: Bad habits should be 'nipped in the bud'. The following phrase means –
• a.crop up
• b.to be stopped in the beginning
• c.to shun
• d.to be cultivated
• Answer:(b)

• 201.Question: 'He could not believe his ears' means he was –
• a.incredulous
• b.deaf
• c.guilty
• d.hurt
• Answer:(a)

• 202.Question: Only those who are not serious to their success work by ---- and stars.
• a.long odds
• b.against time
• c.every inch
• d.fits
• Answer:(d)

• 203.Question: Aslam left Dhaka –
• a.for sometimes
• b.at long last
• c.for good
• Answer:(c)

• 204.Question: "To sit on the fence" is –
• a.to be on guard
• b.to take an elevated position
• c.to remain neutral
• d.to be alert
• Answer:(c)

• 205.Question: 'Apple of one's eye ' means –
• a.Apple like eye
• b.Big eye
• c.Apple coloured eye
• d.Extremely favourite
• Answer:(d)

• 206.Question: The condition of most slum dwellers is 'so miserable that it cannot be described in words '. Which is the best phrase for the following expression above ?
• a.Beggars description
• b.Cuts to the quick
• c.Boils down to this
• d.Keep open house
• Answer:(a)

• 207.Question: With this fog , I'm sure the train will be late. Which expression may replace the underlined phrase ?
• a.bounds to late
• b.is bound to be late
• c.will bound to be late
• d.will be bound to be late
• Answer:(b)

• 208.Question: I wanted to build a book case but I could not make --- of the instruction.
• a.understanding
• b.sense
• c.reality
• d.sight
• Answer:(b)

• 209.Question: " They left in body " means –
• a.unitedly
• b.together
• c.union
• d.at large
• Answer:(b)

• 210.Question: To have full hands ----. phrase টির অর্থ কি ?
• a.To be rich
• b.To be fully occupied
• c.To lead an easy life
• d.To be lot of troudles
• Answer:(b)

• 211.Question: 'At home' এর অর্থ হচ্ছে –
• a.Home made of bricks
• b.One who has lost home
• c.Try to make a home
• d.Familiar with
• Answer:(d)

• 212.Question: 'Today he is in high spirits'. - 'in high spirits' idiom টির অর্থ কি ?
• a.Joyful
• b.Angry
• c.Intoxicated
• d.Emotional
• Answer:(a)

• 213.Question: Robin has a habit of --- without coming the actual point at once.
• a.sleeping partner
• b.skin and bone
• c.beating about the bush
• d.well to do
• e.dark horse
• Answer:(c)

• 214.Question: Dog's meat -এর অর্থ কি ?
• a.কুকুরের মাংস
• b.কুকুরের খাদ্য
• c.আবর্জনা
• d.বর্জ্য পদার্থ
• Answer:(d)

• 215.Question: She never stops talking about herself and is 'full of herself'.
• a.is very fat
• b.is too fat
• c.is very full
• d.is very conceited
• e.none of them
• Answer:(d)

• 216.Question: My uncle sees me every now and again.
• a.daily
• b.rarely
• c.occasionally
• d.frequently
• Answer:(d)

• 217.Question: The proverb 'A bird in hand is worth two in the bush' implies –
• a.One bird in hand is equal to two in the bush
• b.It is always difficult to catch birds from the bush
• c.Two birds in the bush are less valuable than one in hand
• d.Something easily available is better than many precious things out of reach
• Answer:(d)

• 218.Question: "Bon voyage" means –
• a.Have a sound sleep
• b.Devil's advocate
• c.A handsome fellow
• d.Wish you a good trip
• Answer:(d)

• 219.Question: 'Beggar description ' means –
• a.miserable life
• b.the life a beggar
• c.indescribable
• d.unnecessary
• Answer:(c)

• 220.Question: Fill in the gap with correct idiom : The news of his death struck us like a ---- from the blue.
• a.thunder
• b.bolt
• c.lightning
• d.bullet
• Answer:(b)

• 221.Question: What is the meaning of 'Herculean task' ?
• a.A very good task
• b.A very difficult task
• c.A very important task
• d.None of above
• Answer:(a)

• 222.Question: ' To play on a fiddle ' means –
• a.To waste time
• b.To be busy over important matter
• c.To play upon a musical instrument
• d.To play an important role
• Answer:(b)

• 223.Question: She cut and sad figure in her first performance of the stage.
• a.made a sorry figure
• b.cut a sorry face
• c.cut a sorry figure
• d.No improvement
• Answer:(c)

• 224.Question: She cut and sad figure in her first performance of the stage.
• a.made a sorry figure
• b.cut a sorry face
• c.cut a sorry figure
• d.No improvement
• Answer:(c)

• 225.Question: He comes to me from ---- ?
• a.time immemorial
• b.bad to worse
• c.time to time
• d.head to foot
• Answer:(c)

• 226.Question: 'Beyond reform' means –
• a.Inveterate
• b.Incorrigible
• c.Unpalatable
• d.Intangible
• Answer:(b)

• 227.Question: 'A bolt from the blue ' means –
• a.an unexpected gift
• b.an unexpected person
• c.an unexpected calamity
• d.an unexpected place
• Answer:(c)

• 228.Question: Who can shed 'crocodile tears ' ?
• a.Neighbours
• b.Friends
• c.Relations
• d.Heartless men and women
• Answer:(d)

• 229.Question: Hand to mouth অর্থ কি ?
• a.হাত থেকে মুখ পর্যন্ত
• b.দিন আনে দিন খায়
• c.নিজ হাতে খায়
• d.কোনটিই নয়
• Answer:(b)

• 230.Question: The ambassador was bombared with questions' means –
• a.The ambassador made many bombs
• b.The ambassador made bombs with questions
• c.The ambassador was asked too many unpleasent questions
• d.The ambassador was bombed to death
• e.The ambassador threw questions like bombs
• Answer:(c)

• 231.Question: When a person says he 's " all in " , it means –
• a.He is very tried
• b.He has arrived
• c.He has finished packing
• d.He has got everything
• Answer:(a)

• 232.Question: There's ---- dust on these books. Fetch me a duster.
• a.a lot of
• b.plenty of
• c.a good deal of
• d.lots of
• Answer:(a)

• 233.Question: Choose the appropriate meaning of the idiom 'Swan song'
• a.First work
• b.Last work
• c.Middle work
• d.Early work
• Answer:(b)

• 234.Question: To 'cold shoulder' somebody is to –
• a.insult him
• b.ignore him
• c.abuse him
• d.abode him
• Answer:(a)

• 235.Question: The correct meaning of ' a man of letter ' is –
• a.A postman
• b.A scholar
• c.Efficient man
• d.Attentive man
• e.A man who writes letter
• Answer:(b)

• 236.Question: 'All in all' - এর অর্থ –
• a.all powerful
• b.powerless
• c.who has lost power
• d.only one
• Answer:(a)

• 237.Question: 'Two heads are better than one' - এই প্রবাদ বাক্যটির ভাবার্থ কোনটি ?
• a.Compromise
• b.Consultation
• c.Comprehension
• d.Correction
• Answer:(b)

• 238.Question: His honesty cannot be –
• a.taken into account
• b.brought to light
• c.taken into question
• d.called in question
• Answer:(d)

• 239.Question: With this I 'm sure the train ' will be late ', Which expression may replace the following phrase ?
• a.bound to late
• b.is bound to late
• c.will bound to late
• d.will be bound to late
• Answer:(b)

• 240.Question: "A sitting duck" is –
• a.a duck which always remains in a sitting position
• b.an easy target
• c.a duck that cannot swim
• d.a useless person or thing
• Answer:(b)

• 241.Question: Explain the meaning of 'Bring to pass'.
• a.Cause to destroy ( ধবংস হওয়া )
• b.Cause to happen ( কোন কিছু ঘটা )
• c.Cause to carry out ( কোন কিছু সম্পাদন করা )
• d.Cause to convince ( কাউকে নিজের মতে নিয়ে আসা )
• Answer:(b)

• 242.Question: 'Carried the day' means –
• a.won
• b.defeated
• c.lost the day
• d.passed the day
• e.none
• Answer:(a)

• 243.Question: What is the meaning of "Soft Soap " ?
• a.Flatter for self motives
• b.To speak ill of others
• c.To speak high of others
• d.To recognise others good deeds
• Answer:(a)

• 244.Question: Not many people can commit such a heinous crime in cold blood. What does the italicized idiom above mean ?
• a.In cool brain and calculated thought
• b.So patiently and thoughtfully
• c.So impatiently and thoughtlessly
• d.Stirred by sudden emotion
• Answer:(a)

• 245.Question: We must --- catch the 7.30 train. Otherwise we won't be able to reach the campus in time.
• a.at once
• b.at best
• c.surely instantly
• d.at all costs
• Answer:(d)

• 246.Question: What you say is quite –
• a.out of doors
• b.out of place
• c.out of sorts
• d.out of work
• Answer:(b)

• 247.Question: My wife's pin money has saved me from any creditor. The phrase means –
• a.rest money
• b.saved money
• c.sundry expenses
• d.sundry debtors
• Answer:(c)

• 248.Question: Idiom 'a bed of roses' means –
• a.full of roses
• b.comfortable
• c.sunny
• d.nice
• Answer:(b)

• 249.Question: 'Live from hand to mouth' means in Bangla –
• a.হাত দিয়ে মুখে খাবার দেওয়া
• b.মুখ দিয়ে হাত চেটে খাওয়া
• c.দিন আনে দিন খায়
• d.হাত ও মুখের জন্য খাওয়া
• Answer:(c)

• 250.Question: In black and white - এর অর্থ কি ?
• a.সাদা ও কালোয়
• b.কাগজে – কলমে
• c.বর্ন বৈষম্য
• d.কালো ও সাদায়
• Answer:(b)

• 251.Question: The following idiom is followed by some alternative. Choose the one that best expresses its meaning : To end in smoke ----?
• a.To create fire
• b.To go through suffering
• c.To come to nothing
• d.To see fire
• Answer:(c)

• 252.Question: 'Milk and water ' এর অর্থ কি ?
• a.Pure milk and water
• b.Dirty milk and water
• c.Lifeless dull
• d.Colourless things
• Answer:(c)

• 253.Question: ‘Once in a blue moon’ means-
• a.always
• b.nearly
• c.hourly
• d.very rarely
• Answer:(d)

• 254.Question: I could not attend the school --- of illness. শূন্যস্থানে কোনটি বসে ?
• a.on the occasion
• b.on the verge
• c.on the eve
• d.on account
• Answer:(d)

• 255.Question: 'All at once ' means –
• a.Quickly
• b.Slowly
• c.Suddenly
• d.Gradually
• Answer:(c)

• 256.Question: "to hit the roof"
• a.to climb very high
• b.to do something dangerious
• c.to be very angry
• d.to be very happy
• Answer:(c)

• 257.Question: Choose the best end for the sentence : Every time he lights a cigarette , I tell him it's another --- ?
• a.thorn in the flesh
• b.storm made tea cup
• c.nail in his coffin
• d.spoke in his wheel
• Answer:(c)

• 258.Question: 'Cupboard love ' is –
• a.flattery
• b.open love
• c.show of affection
• d.reckless love
• Answer:(c)

• 259.Question: Which one is correct ?
• a.I am empty pocket now
• b.I am empty hand now
• c.I am hard up now
• d.I am without money now
• Answer:(c)

• 260.Question: When a person is in 'deep water' she/he is ----?
• a.profound
• b.busy
• c.in trouble
• d.confused
• Answer:(c)

• 261.Question: The idiom 'Bring to book ' এর অর্থ –
• a.Book written by famous writer
• b.Valueless person
• c.Book which are
• d.Rebuke
• Answer:(d)

• 262.Question: Complete the sentence with the correct phrase/idiom : I shall be with you -- .
• a.up and doing
• b.to turn the tide
• c.ups and down
• d.through thick and thin
• Answer:(d)

• 263.Question: what is the meaning of 'culpable homicide' ?
• a.grievious hurt
• b.murder
• c.extortion
• d.not amointing to murder
• Answer:(a)

• 264.Question: " To meet trouble half way " means –
• a.to be puzzled
• b.to get nervous
• c.to be disappointed
• d.to bear up
• Answer:(c)

• 265.Question: 'A foregone conclusion' means –
• a.an uneasy situation
• b.false hope
• c.an anticipated result
• d.quite familiar
• Answer:(c)

• 266.Question: To put the cart before the horse ----- ?
• a.to offer a person what he cannot eat
• b.to force a person to do something
• c.to raise obstacle
• d.to reverse the natural order of things
• Answer:(d)

• 267.Question: "Hard and Fast" means –
• a.quick
• b.fixed
• c.rapid
• d.difficult
• e.rigid
• Answer:(e)

• 268.Question: 'Null and void' - phrase এর অর্থ কি ?
• a.Good and bad
• b.Light and dark
• c.Advantage and disadvantage
• d.কোনটিই নয়
• Answer:(d)

• 269.Question: We should a void 'burning the candle at both ends' , otherwise it will make us suffer. The following portion indicates –
• a.burning the candle fully
• b.both ends to be demolished
• c.wasting
• d.burning valuables
• Answer:(c)

• 270.Question: The correct proverb is –
• a.Silence is capital
• b.Silence is value
• c.Silence is golden
• d.Silence is meritorious
• Answer:(c)

• 271.Question: Choose the correct sentence ?
• a.He left the hostel bag and baggage.
• b.He left the hostel with bag and baggage.
• c.He left the hostel for bag and baggage.
• d.He left the hostel by bag and baggage.
• Answer:(a)

• 272.Question: Do come and visit us the next time you're in Dhaka. The following words may be replaced by –
• a.Enter
• b.Pay a visit
• c.Show up
• d.Encounter us
• Answer:(c)

• 273.Question: Choose the appropriate meaning of the idiom. The piece of land was 'a bone of contention' between the two countries .
• a.A matter of dispute
• b.Something to negotiate
• c.A source of food
• d.Battlefield
• Answer:(a)

• 274.Question: 'By fit and starts' means –
• a.irregularly
• b.carefully
• c.regularly
• d.attentively
• Answer:(a)

• 275.Question: ' For good ' means –
• a.For betterment
• b.Permanently
• c.For the time being
• d.For future prosperity
• Answer:(b)