Idioms and Phrases Questions for CAT

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1EasyMCQ

Choose the option that is closest in meaning to the idiom highlighted in bold

Wanting the house to herself, Anita sent Manav on a fool’s errand.

  1. A

    difficult adventure

  2. B

    degrading task

  3. C

    useless task

  4. D

    repetitive task

2EasyMCQ

Identify the origin of the phrase given below. "Mucho gusto"

  1. A

    French

  2. B

    Latin

  3. C

    Spanish

  4. D

    Italian

3MediumMCQ

Select the option that captures the meaning of the idiom given below: Cut the mustard

  1. A

    Do an insignificant task

  2. B

    Come up to expectations

  3. C

    Let out a secret

  4. D

    Spoil a relationship

4MediumMCQ

Four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the option that best expresses the meaning of the following: Hit The Sack

  1. A

    Punching someone in the stomach

  2. B

    Going to sleep

  3. C

    Starting work

  4. D

    Getting fired from the job

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