Idioms & Phrases থেকে বিগত বছরের বাছাইকৃত প্রশ্ন ও ব্যাখ্যা || Selected Idioms & Phrases MCQs for All Competitive Exams
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Idioms & Phrases: বিগত বছরের প্রশ্ন ও ব্যাখ্যা
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01
'To do away with' means- 36th BCS (Eng.)
a. to repeat
b. to start
c. to get rid of
d. to drive off
02
The idiom 'A stitch in times saves nine' refers to the importance of - (36+35th) BCS (Eng.)
a. saving lives
b. timely action
c. saving time
d. time tailoring
03
'False tears of sorrow' means-
a. cry in the wilderness
b. crying need
c. a dose fisred man
d. crocodiles tears
04
The phrase 'nouveau riche' means- 35th BCS (Eng.)
a. Riche rich
b. well of
c. New high class
d. New rich
05
'Bring to book' means-
a. rebuke/punish
b. book which is lost
c. book written by a famous writer
d. Valueless person
06
'Bird's eye view' means- Agrani Bank 2015
a. to view in general from above
b. A view of the sky
c. Eyes of a birds
d. Eyas of bird
07
'To take a leap in the dark' means-
a. to take risk
b. to hazard one self
c. to do a task secretly
d. to do a hazardous thing without an idea of the result
08
'Castles in the air' means-
a. Romantic designs
b. Ideal projects
c. Fanciful schemes
d. Visionary projects
09
'A snake in the grass' means-
a. Secret or hidden enemy
b. Unrecognizable
c. Unforeseen happening
d. Unreliable person
10
'Kith and kin' means-
a. Name of two brothers
b. Blood relations
c. Name of two gentleman
d. Name of two sisters
11
'Call to mind' means-
a. fantasize
b. attend
c. remember
d. request
12
The expression 'take into account' means-
a. count numbers
b. consider
c. think seriously
d. asses
13
------ his earlier study, the Professor's new study indicates a general warning trend in global weather.
a. In contrast of
b. In contrast to
c. In contrast by
d. In contrast as
14
Only those who are not serious to their success work by----- and starts.
a. long odds
b. against time
c. every inch
d. fits
15
To end in smoke------ (33rd+31st) BCS (Eng.)
a. To create fire
b. To go through suffering
c. To come to nothing
d. To see fire
16
To keep one's head 30th BCS (Eng.)
a. to save oneself
b. to be self respectful
c. to keep calm
d. None of these
17
To put the cart before the horse 30th BCS (Eng.)
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
18
To read between the lines-
a. to concentrate
b. to suspect
c. to read carefully
d. to grasp the hidden meaning
19
The horror movie scared them out of their---
a. wits
b. seats
c. lives
d. funds
20
The bad news struck him like a bolt from the---- 29th BCS (Eng.)
a. sky
b. firmament
c. heavens
d. blue
21
To get along with' means- 28th BCS (Eng.)
a. to adjust
b. to accompany
c. to interest
d. to walk
22
Explain the meaning of 'Bring to pass'. 27th BCS (Eng.)
a. Cause to destroy
b. Cause to happen
c. Cause to carry out
d. Cause to convince
23
Through thick and thin' means- 27th BCS (Eng.)
a. under all conditions
b. to make thick and thin
c. not clear in understanding
d. of great density
24
What is the meaning of 'White Elephant'? 26th BCS (Eng.)
a. A black marketer
b. A hoarder
c. An elephant of white colour
d. A very costly or troublesome possession
25
Maiden speech means- 26th BCS (Eng.)
a. Late speech
b. Early speech
c. Final speech
d. First speech
26
'Out and out' means -.
a. Not at all
b. Brave
c. Thoroughly
d. Whole heated
27
The expression 'after one's own heart' means-.
a. To be in low spirit
b. With complete devotion
c. To ones own liking
d. To be in high spirit
28
There are ------ dangerous drivers.
a. a very lot of
b. very many of
c. very much of
d. a lot of
29
Choose the correct meaning: He raised his eyebrow at my explanation.
a. Show surprise or disapproval
b. Show agreement
c. Show happiness
d. Show indifference
30
A person whose 'head' is in the 'clouds' is-
a. Proud
b. a day dreamer
c. an aviator
d. useless
31
Choose the appropriate meaning of the idom 'Swan song' 23rd BCS
a. First work
b. Last work
c. Middle work
d. Early work
32
When a person says he's 'all in', it means-
a. He is very tired
b. He has arrived
c. He has finished packing
d. He has got everything
33
'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
34
Which of the following is a correct proverb?
a. Fools rush in where angels fear to tread.
b. Fools rush in where an angel fears to tread.
c. A fool rushes in where an angle fears to tread.
d. Fools rush in where the angels fear to tread.
35
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. practise manners
c. behave yourself
d. do not talk rudely
36
The invention of computer has turned over a new leaf in the history of modem 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
37
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
38
The condition of most slum dwellers is so miserable that it cannot be described in words. Which is the best phrase for the underlined expression above?
a. beggars description
b. cuts to the quick
c. boils down to this
d. keeps open house
39
A speech full of too many words is-
a. A big speech
b. Maiden speech
c. An unimportant speech
d. A verbose speech
40
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
41
What is the meaning of 'Soft Soap'? 14th BCS (Eng.)
a. Flattery for self motives
b. To speak ill of others
c. To speak high of others
d. To recognise other's good deeds
42
Dog days means- 14th BCS (Eng.)
a. a period of being carefree
b. a period of having youthful feelings
c. a period of misfortune
d. hot weather
43
It is too difficult to 'tolerate' bad temper for long. Which of the following phrases best replaces 'tolerate' in the above sentence?
a. cope up with
b. put up with
c. stand up for
d. pull on with
44
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' mean?
a. an irresponsible person
b. a careless person
c. an unthoughtful person
d. a very lazy person
45
'Hold water' means- 11th BCS
a. Keep water
b. Drink water
c. Bear examination
d. Store water
47
An 'apple of discord' means-
a. a beautiful object
b. an object of dispute
c. a favourite thing
d. a delicious fruit
48
'A piece of cake' means-
a. A task that can be accomplished very easily
b. A very mild punishment
c. A result that is still unclear and can go either way
d. A hidden or secret strength
49
The phrase 'make headway' means-
a. doing hard work
b. to make progress
c. to make loss
d. to find highway
50
'Wear and tear' means-
a. clothing
b. disbursement
c. depreciation
d. accumulation
51
Give the correct meaning of the phrase 'a maiden speech'-
a. memorable speech
b. first speech
c. inaugural speech
d. long speech
52
'Once in a blue moon' means-
a. always
b. very rarely
c. nearly
d. hourly
53
The phrase 'Achilles heel' means- 37th BCS
a. A strong point
b. A weak point
c. A permanent point
d. A serious idea
54
'A fool's paradise' (বোকার স্বর্গ) means-
a. Paradise of Idiot
b. To have happy dreams
c. To live in the past
d. To live illusions
54
Only those who are not serious to their success work ----- and starts. 31st BCS (Eng.)
a. long odds
b. against time
c. every inch
d. fits
55
The bad news struck him like a bolt from the ---- (বিনা মেঘে বজ্রপাত) 29th BCS (Eng.)
a. sky
b. heavens
c. firmament
d. blue
56
Explain the meaning of 'Bring to pass'. (কোন কিছু ঘটা) 27th BCS (Eng.)
a. cause to destroy
b. cause to happen
c. cause to carry out
d. cause to convince
57
'Bill of fare' (খাদ্য তালিকা) is-
a. A chart of bus fare
b. A price list
c. A valuable document
d. A list of dishes at restaurant
58
A 'bull market' means that share prices are- 17th BCS (Eng.)
a. Falling
b. Rising
c. Moving
d. Static
59
'Blue chip's are- 17th BCS (Eng.)
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 money tokens
60
The expression of 'Bottom Line' (গুরুত্বপূর্ণ বিষয়)? 15th BCS (Eng.)
a. The final step
b. The end of the road
c. The last line of a book
d. The essential point
61
'Boot leg' (চোরাচালানী) means- 15th BCS (Eng.)
a. distribute
b. export
c. import
d. smuggle
62
The condition of most slum dwellers is so miserable that it cannot be described in words. 14th BCS (Eng.)
a. beggars description
b. cuts to the quick
c. boils down to this
d. keeps open house
63
'Blue blood' means-
a. aristocratic birth
b. enmity
c. bluish
d. blue colour
64
'Black and blue' means-
a. mercifully
b. mercilessly
c. sympathetically
d. hopefully
65
'Bag and baggage' (তল্পিতল্পাসহ) idiom এর অর্থ হচ্ছে-
a. Properly
b. Heavy things
c. Leave nothing behind
d. Costly things
66
The price of rice is increasing by-
a. hook or by crook
b. fits and starts
c. and the by
d. leaps and bounds
67
The country is progressing by leaps and bounds. Here 'by leaps and bounds' (দ্রুত গতিতে) means-
a. aimlessly
b. rapidly
c. slowly
d. steadily
68
'By fair means or foul'-phrase টির অর্থ হল-
a. Without difficulty
b. In any way, honest or dishonest
c. Without using common sense
d. Having been instigated
69
'Weal and woe' come----. (সুখ এবং দুঃখ পালাক্রমে আসে)
a. in a body
b. by and by
c. by the by
d. by turns
70
'Bear market' বলতে কি বুঝায়?
a. মন্দা বাজার
b. তেজী বাজার
c. স্বাভাবিক বাজার
d. বাজার ফটকা
71
"Beggar description" (বর্ণনাতীত) means-
a. the life of the beggar
b. unnecessary
c. indescribable
d. miserable life
72
'To build a castle in the air' (আকাশ কুসুম কল্পনা করা বা স্বপ্নবিলাসী হওয়া) is to :
a. to work on a massive scale
b. to make a fortune
c. to be a dreamer
d. to work selflessly
73
'Call to mind' means- (স্মরণ করা)
a. fantasize
b. attend
c. remember
d. requets
74
'To cry wolf' means-
a. to listen eagerly
b. to give false alarm
c. to be frightened
d. to keep off starvation
75
"Capital punishment" (মৃত্যুদণ্ড/প্রাণদণ্ড) means-
a. Heavy punishment
b. Death penalty
c. Confiscation of capital
d. Long term imprisonment
76
'Castles in the air' (আকাশ কুসুম কল্পনা) means-
a. Romantic designs
b. Ideal Projects
c. Fanciful schemes
d. Visionary projects
77
"Crocodile tears" (মায়া কান্না) means-
a. tears of a crocodile
b. tears of any animal
c. deceptive cry
d. tears of an unlucky person
78
"To catch one's eye"-
a. to pay attention
b. to admire someone
c. to attract attention
d. to be found guilty
79
His honesty cannot be -- (তার সততা সন্দেহাতীত)
a. taken into account
b. brought to light
c. taken intio question
d. called in question
80
"Cut and dry" means-
a. secret
b. humorous
c. brief
d. already decided/fixed
81
The word 'dilly-dally' (সময় নষ্ট করা) means-
a. to dilute
b. wait impatiently
c. repeat
d. waste time
82
'To end in smoke' means- 31st BCS (Eng.)
a. To create fire
b. To go through suffering
c. To come to nothing
d. To see five
83
'To get along with' means- (মানিয়ে নেয়া)
a. To adjust
b. to accompany
c. to interest
d. to walk
84
'The gift of the gab' means-
a. an unexpected gain
b. though provoking oration
c. fluency of speech
d. a X-mas gift
85
'Hold water' (উত্তীর্ণ হওয়া) means- 11th BCS (Eng.)
a. Keep water
b. Drink water
c. Bear examination
d. Store water
86
'Hard and Fast'-
a. Quick
b. soild
c. Rigid
d. Difficult
87
Identify the correct meaning of 'To keep one's head'-
a. To save oneself
b. To keep calm
c. To be self-respectful
d. None of these
88
"In a nutshell (সংক্ষেপে) means-
a. elaborately
b. briefly
c. abnormally
d. completely
89
'Ins and outs' (খুঁটিনাটি সব কিছু) idiom টির অর্থ হচ্ছে-
a. Briefly
b. Summary
c. In details
d. None
90
I gave him money 'in lieu of' things.
a. in place of
b. instead of
c. cost of
d. at last
91
To smell a rat' means-
a. To detect bad smell
b. To misunderstand
c. To suspect a trick or deceit
d. To see hidden meaning
92
'Nip in the bud' এর অর্থ হচ্ছে-
a. beginning
b. destroy at the very beginning
c. bed of rose
d. rare up
92
What is the correct meaning of 'Null and void'?
a. invalid
b. valuable
c. important
d. some value
93
'Swan song' means-
a. Fist work
b. Last work
c. Middle work
d. Early work
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