Best 60+ MCQs of Idioms starting with C – English
1. Catch napping means:
Correct Answer: B. To find someone off guard
Explanation: To surprise someone who is unprepared or off guard; catching them unaware.
2. Called to the Bar means:
Correct Answer: C. Qualified as a barrister
Explanation: To be formally admitted as a barrister or lawyer; qualifying for the legal profession.
3. Among the idioms starting with C, the Idiom “Call in question” means:
Correct Answer: B. To raise a doubt
Explanation: To challenge or express doubt about the validity of something.
4. Call a spade a spade means:
Correct Answer: C. To speak bluntly
Explanation: To speak frankly and directly without softening or hiding the truth.
5. Catch at a straw means:
Correct Answer: B. To hold onto hope desperately
Explanation: To attempt any chance, however small or futile, in a desperate situation.
6. Carry coal to Newcastle means:
Correct Answer: B. To waste effort doing the unnecessary
Explanation: To do something that is superfluous or redundant because the resource is already plentiful.
7. Carry the day means:
Correct Answer: C. To win completely
Explanation: To achieve victory, success, or win completely in a competition or argument.
8. Catch a Tartar means:
Correct Answer: C. To confront a tough enemy
Explanation: To encounter or confront a strong, formidable, or unexpectedly difficult opponent.
9. Cock and bull story means:
Correct Answer: D. An absurd story
Explanation: An unbelievable, absurd, or far-fetched tale used as an excuse or explanation.
10. Cold comfort means:
Correct Answer: C. Unsatisfactory consolation
Explanation: A consolation that is so meager or inadequate that it provides almost no actual comfort.
11. Cold manner means:
Correct Answer: B. Unfriendly behavior
Explanation: To behave in an unfriendly, detached, and unemotional way towards others.
12. Confirmed bachelor means:
Correct Answer: C. A man who will never marry
Explanation: A man who has decided, and is firmly committed, to staying single for life.
13. Creature comforts means:
Correct Answer: C. Luxuries and physical comforts
Explanation: Material things or luxuries that make life pleasant, convenient, and comfortable.
14. Crocodile tears means:
Correct Answer: C. Pretended grief
Explanation: Inauthentic or hypocritical displays of sorrow or sympathy.
15. Cross-examination means:
Correct Answer: C. Hostile questioning
Explanation: The rigorous and often hostile questioning of a witness in a court to test their evidence.
16. Curtain lecture means:
Correct Answer: C. A private scolding
Explanation: A private scolding or lecture given behind closed doors, often by a spouse.
17. Confusion worse confounded means:
Correct Answer: C. Increased chaos
Explanation: A situation where disorder and lack of clarity are made even worse by further confusion.
18. Cool one’s heels means:
Correct Answer: B. Wait impatiently
Explanation: To be kept waiting, often in a way that is frustrating or intended to humble the waiter.
19. Courage of conviction means:
Correct Answer: C. Belief with bravery
Explanation: The determination and bravery to act according to one’s own deeply held beliefs.
20. Dutch courage means:
Correct Answer: C. False bravery from drink
Explanation: Bravery or confidence that is artificial, induced by drinking alcohol.