Most Important 35 MCQs of Idioms starting with O – English Exam Guide

1. “Of the first water” means:

• Of low quality
• Of average standard
• Of the highest quality
• Of unknown origin

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2. “Off and on” means:

• Frequently without fail
• Rarely ever
• At regular intervals
• From time to time

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3. “Oily tongue” refers to:

• Harsh and rude talk
• Clear and logical speech
• Smooth and flattering speech
• Confused and fast talking

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4. “Old head on young shoulders” refers to:

• A child who behaves like a child
• An old person pretending to be young
• A young person with surprising wisdom
• A confused young person

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5. “On tenterhooks” means:

• Relaxed and happy
• In deep sleep
• In great suspense or anxiety
• Very angry

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6. “On the face of it” means:

• Deeply hidden truth
• Clearly untrue
• True by appearance
• Uncertain by looks

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7. “On the sly” means:

• Openly
• Secretly
• Loudly
• Fearfully

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8. “On the spur of the moment” means:

• After deep thinking
• With no plan at all
• Without any delay
• With great fear

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9. “Order of the Garter” is:

• A royal command
• A British dish
• A top British honour
• A military rank

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10. “On the tiptoe” means:

• Walking quietly
• Standing tall
• In eager expectation
• In full control

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