Idioms and Proverbs MCQs - English Practice | PakExamPoint

Practise Idioms and Proverbs MCQs in English. Attempt multiple-choice questions, check answers and revise related subtopics.

Idioms and Proverbs MCQs and revision practice

Study Idioms and Proverbs through multiple-choice questions in English. This subtopic contains 681 practice questions. Read the wording carefully, compare the options and attempt an answer before checking the solution in learning mode.

Use these Idioms and Proverbs MCQs to identify the facts, rules or methods you need to revise. Where an explanation is available, work through it and write down why your chosen option was correct or incorrect. Revisit difficult questions after reviewing your notes, then use exam mode for timed practice.

Continue your revision with related topics: 100 Most Repeated MCQs of English PDF MCQs, Abbreviations MCQs, Active & Passive voice MCQs, Adjective MCQs, Adverb MCQs, Analogy MCQs, Antonyms MCQs, Common mistakes MCQs.

Return to all English topics to choose your next area of study. Read the MCQ study guide to plan your revision, or try a English practice quiz.

Idioms and Proverbs: questions and answer review

Try each question before opening its answer. Record the concept behind each mistake and revisit it during your next practice session.

651. Pakistan has to fight _____ to win the test series from India.

Check answer and explanation

Answer: Tooth and Nail

Explanation "Tooth and nail" is an idiom that means to fight very fiercely or with great determination.

652. Proverb: “By fits and starts” means?

Check answer and explanation

Answer: lrregularly

Explanation The phrase "by fits and starts" refers to doing something inconsistently or with irregular effort. It implies a lack of continuous or steady progress in an activity.

653. HUE AND CRY means what?

Check answer and explanation

Answer: Noisy

Explanation Hue and cry means شور شرابہ

654. The idiom a hard nut to crack means :

محاورے کا مطلب ہے ٹوٹنا مشکل

Check answer and explanation

Answer: A difficult problem

Explanation hard nut to crack means difficult to deal with A person or thing that is difficult to deal with, understand, or influence. The team's defense is a tough nut to crack.

655. What is the meaning of the phrase یک نہ شد دو شد?

Check answer and explanation

Answer: Trouble got doubled instead of solved

Explanation The proverb "یک نہ شد دو شد" literally means " Not just one, but now two", It is used when a problem gets w orse or multiplies instead of getting resolved.

656. You can't have your cake and eat it too. The sentence most nearly means?

Check answer and explanation

Answer: One can't have everything

Explanation The idiom means you can't enjoy two desirable but conflicting things at the same time. Once you've eaten the cake , you no longer have it — symbolizing a choice must be made.

657. “A fair-weather friend” means what?

Check answer and explanation

Answer: False friend

Explanation A fair-weather friend means مطبی دوست A " fair-weather friend " is someone who is supportive only when things are going well but disappears during difficult times . They are not reliable or loyal.

658. As clear as a dumpling broth means

Check answer and explanation

Answer: Something that is completely unclear or confusing

Explanation As clear as a dumpling broth means Something that is completely unclear or confusing This idiom sarcastically describes something vague or difficult to understand.

659. Idiom: Break a leg means?

Check answer and explanation

Answer: Wish the luck/To wish someone good luck

Explanation Break a leg mean , good luck Used primarily in theater, music, and performance, but also informally for, say, job interviews. Last updated 15-03-2026

660. The idiom "In the pink" means

Check answer and explanation

Answer: In a good health

Explanation In the pink means صحتمند For example: Do you remember last night you were really in the pink ? کیا آپ کو یاد ہے گزشتہ رات آپ بالکل صحتمد تھے؟

Found a mistake? Use “Report correction” in the practice tool or contact us with the question and a supporting source.