Phrases & Idioms Exercise -1 for University Admission Test, Job Application Test, BCS Exam and Any Competitive Examination

Topic: Idiom & Phrases

Questions:

1. The idiom 'A stitch in time saves nine' refers the importance of

a) saving lives

b) timely action

c) saving time

d) time tailoring

2. Pass away means-

a) disappear

b) die

c) erase

d) fall

3. He visits us now and again here. 'Now and again' stands for

a) every day

b) occasionally

c) many times

d) often

4. What is the meaning of the phrase 'Blue Blood'?

a) Aristocratic birth

b) Fresh blood

c) Scoundrel

d) Blood of blue colon

5. Out and out means

a) Not at all

b) Brave

c) Thoroughly

d) whole heartedly

6. At a stretch means-

a) patience

b) without break

c) irregularly

d) long way

7. "Apple of discord" means

a) Object of dispute

b) an attractive object

c) disagreement

d) a valuable object

8. "At daggers drawn" means--.

a) to be in a state of understanding.

b) to be in a state of hostility.

c) to be in a state of friendship

d) abnormally

9. 'At the eleventh hour' means

a) at the best time

b) at the last time

c) at the first time

d) at no time

10. 'A bull market' means that share prices are

a) rising

b) moving

c) falling

d) static

11. 'Bootleg' means

a) smuggle

b) export

c) import

d) distribute

12. The phrase 'by all means' means-

a) pretend

b) meaningful

c) uncertainly

d) certainly

13. 'Burning question' means-

a) any easy question

b) A hotly discussed question

c) a hard question

d) a very important question

14. Choose the meaning of 'bring to pass'

a) cause to happen

b) cause to carry out

c) cause to destroy

d) cause to pass

15. "Bill of fare" is-.

a) A chart of bus fare

b) A price list

c) A valuable document

d) A list of dishes at a restaurant

16. 'Bag and baggage' means-

a) leaving nothing behind

b) heavy things

c) costly things

d) property

17. What is the meaning of 'Crocodile tears'?

a) to finish

b) false sorrow

c) carry out

d) cry coldly

18. 'Capital punishment' means

a) Heavy punishment

b) Death penalty

c) Confiscation of capital

d) Long term imprisonment

19. 'A cock and bull story' means-

a) An animal story/a fable

b) A false story

c) A story about a cock and a bull

d) A tragedy

20. 'come to light' means-

a) to publish

b) in danger

c) valid

d) lighting

21. The expression 'cats and dogs' means -

a) enmity

b) heavily

c) fighting

d) light

22. 'Call to mind' means -

a) fantasize

b) attend

c) remember

d) request

23. The word 'dilly-dally' means

a) to dilute

b) repeat

c) waste time

d) wait impatiently

24. End in smoke

a) catch fire

b) destruct

c) imagine

d) come to nothing

25. The phrase 'Far Cry' means

a) Ruined

b) Lovely

c) Real

d) Long distance

26. 'Few and far between' means

a) Rare

b) At times

c) Often

d) A short distance

27. 'Get rid of' means

a) to be free from

b) listen

c) express

d) to be free for

28. Hard and fast means

a) Difficult matter

b) fixed

c) loose

d) Easy matter

29. 'Hold water' means

a) store water

b) keep water for the dry season

c) decaying

d) bear examination

30. 'In a nutshell' means -

a) elaborately

b) briefly

c) completely

d) none

31. 'In no time' means -

a) a head of time

b) very quickly

c) in good time

d) at the best of times

32. 'Kith and kin' means

a) Name of two brothers

b) Blood relations

c) Name of two gentleman

d) Name of two sisters

33. 'A man of straw' means-

a) A man with no substance

b) A very active person

c) an unreasonable person

d) a worth fellow

34. A man of letters means -

a) A postman

b) A good man

c) A postmaster

d) A scholar

35. 'Maiden speech' means -

a) First speech

b) Last speech

c) Late speech

d) Early speech

36. Here 'nipped in the bud' means

a) Fulfilled

b) were like buds of flower

c) Cherished well

d) Destroyed at the very beginning

37. 'Pivotal question'-

a) The relevant question

b) The question which was asked before

c) A question for future

d) The most important question

38. 'Pros and cons' means-

a) Advantages and disadvantage

b) Merits and demerits

c) Good and bad

d) All of the above

39. 'Palmy days' means -

a) Long days

b) Days of sorrow and grief

c) Remarkable day

d) Days of prosperity and glory

40. To read between the lines is

a) to suspect

b) to read carefully

c) to concentrate

d) to grasp the hidden meaning

Answers With Explanation:

1. b) timely action (সময়ের এক ফোঁড়, অসময়ের দশ ফোঁড়। যথাসময়ে কাজ করার গুরুত্ব বুঝায়।)

2. b) die (Pass away মানে মারা যাওয়া। To die.)

3. b) occasionally (Now and again means from time to time. মাঝে মাঝে।)

4. a) Aristocratic birth (Blue blood refers to noble or aristocratic descent. আভিজাত্যপূর্ণ জন্ম।)

5. c) Thoroughly (Out and out means completely or thoroughly. হাড়েমজ্জায় বা পুরোদস্তুর।)

6. b) without break (At a stretch means continuously. একনাগাড়ে।)

7. a) Object of dispute (Apple of discord refers to the core cause of an argument. বিবাদের বিষয়।)

8. b) to be in a state of hostility. (At daggers drawn means bitter enmity. সাপে-নেউলে সম্পর্ক বা ঘোর শত্রুতা।)

9. b) at the last time (At the eleventh hour means at the very last moment. শেষ মুহূর্তে।)

10. a) rising (A bull market is a market where prices are rising. ঊর্ধ্বমুখী বাজার।)

11. a) smuggle (Bootleg means to make, distribute, or sell goods illegally. চোরাচালান করা।)

12. d) certainly (By all means means surely or definitely. অবশ্যই।)

13. b) A hotly discussed question (A burning question is an urgent or crucial issue under discussion. গুরুত্বপূর্ণ বা আলোচ্য বিষয়।)

14. a) cause to happen (Bring to pass means to make something happen. ঘটানো।)

15. d) A list of dishes at a restaurant (Bill of fare refers to a menu. খাদ্যতালিকা।)

16. a) leaving nothing behind (Bag and baggage means with all one's belongings. তল্পিতল্পাসহ।)

17. b) false sorrow (Crocodile tears means insincere sorrow. মায়াক কান্না বা কপট শোক।)

18. b) Death penalty (Capital punishment is the legal authorized killing of someone as punishment for a crime. মৃত্যুদণ্ড।)

19. b) A false story (A cock and bull story is an implausible story used as an excuse. গাঁজাখুরি গল্প।)

20. a) to publish (Come to light means to be revealed or known. প্রকাশিত হওয়া।)

21. b) heavily (Raining cats and dogs means raining very heavily. মুষলধারে।)

22. c) remember (Call to mind means to recall. স্মরণ করা।)

23. c) waste time (Dilly-dally means to hesitate or waste time. গড়িমসি করা।)

24. d) come to nothing . ব্যর্থ হওয়া।)

25. d) Long distance (A far cry means a long way or very different. অনেক ব্যবধান বা দূরবর্তী।)

26. a) Rare (Few and far between means scarce or infrequent. কদাচিৎ।)

27. a) to be free from (Get rid of means to discard or be free of. মুক্তি পাওয়া।)

28. b) fixed (Hard and fast rules means strict or fixed rules. ধরাবাঁধা।)

29. d) bear examination (Hold water means to appear to be valid or reasonable. ধোপে টেকা বা যুক্তিসঙ্গত হওয়া।)

30. b) briefly (In a nutshell means in few words. সংক্ষেপে।)

31. b) very quickly (In no time means almost immediately. খুব শীঘ্রই।)

32. b) Blood relations (Kith and kin refers to friends and relatives. আত্মীয়-স্বজন।)

33. a) A man with no substance (A man of straw is a weak person. অপদার্থ ব্যক্তি।)

34. d) A scholar (A man of letters is a literary or scholarly person. পণ্ডিত ব্যক্তি।)

35. a) First speech (Maiden speech is the first speech given by a new member. প্রথম বক্তৃতা।)

36. d) Destroyed at the very beginning (Nip in the bud means to stop something at an early stage. অঙ্কুরে বিনষ্ট করা।)

37. d) The most important question (Pivotal means of crucial importance. অত্যন্ত গুরুত্বপূর্ণ প্রশ্ন।)

38. d) All of the above (Pros and cons means arguments for and against. খুঁটিনাটি বা ভালো-মন্দ। Options 'a', 'b', 'c' are all synonyms for this concept.)

39. d) Days of prosperity and glory (Palmy days refers to happy or prosperous times. সুদিন।)

40. d) to grasp the hidden meaning (Read between the lines means to find the hidden meaning. অন্তর্নিহিত অর্থ বোঝা।)

IDIOMS AND PHRASES

QUESTIONS

BCS Questions

01. 'let the cat out of the bag' means [46th BCS] A. bring out a cat from a bag B. let a cat move at large C. reveal a secret carelessly D. take a pre-cautious steps

02. Find out the meaning of the following phrase: By and large. [46th BCS; 44th BCS] A. very large B. on the whole C. the largest one D. far away

03. The phrase 'Achilles' heel' means- [45th: 37th BCS] A. a strong point B. a strong solution C. a weak point D. a permanent solution

04. To get along with' means [44th BCS] A. to adjust B. to interest C. to accompany D. to walk

05. The phrase 'sine die' means- [43rd BCS] A. half-heartedly B. doubtfully C. fixed D. uncertain

06. Fill in the gap. Birds fly - in the sky. [43rd BCS] A. random B. at large C. at a stitch D. are long

07. Fill in the blank: 'She went to New Market-.' [43rd BCS] A. on foot B. on feet C. by foot D. by walking

08. The phrase 'dog days' means- [43rd; 14th BCS] A. hot weather B. cold shower C. rain-soaked streets D. ice storm

09. "To doctor an animal' means: [42nd BCS] A. to treat it B. to sterilize it C. to poison it D. to cure it

10. 'Giving someone the cold shoulder' means: [42nd BCS] A. to torture somebody B. to harm someone C. to appreciate someone D. to ignore somebody

11. 'Give somebody a piece of your mind' means to [41st BCS] A. tell someone that you are very angry with them. B. say exactly what you feel or think. C. return or to help somebody return to a normal situation. D. give somebody mental peace.

12. To win a prize is my ambition'. The underlined part of the sentence is a/an- [41st BCS] A. adjective phrase B. noun phrase C. adverb phrase D. conjunctional phrase

13. The saying 'enough is enough' is used when you want [40th BCS] A. something to continue B. something to stop C. something to continue until it's enough D. to tell instructions are clear

14. 'He ran with great speed.' The underlined part of the sentence is a- [40th BCS] A. noun phrase B. adverb phrase C. adjective phrase D. participle phrase

15. 'Once in a blue moon' means- [38th BCS] A. always B. very rarely C. nearly D. hourly

16. Choose the meaning of the idiom- 'Take the bull by the horns'. [38th BCS] A. To challenge the enemy with courage B. Force the enemy to submit C. Out of one's wit D. Surrender before the enemy

17. He worked with all sincerity. The underlined phrase is [37th BCS] A. An infinitive phrase B. A noun phrase C. An adjective phrase D. An adverbial phrase

18. The idiom 'A stitch in time saves nine'-refers to the importance of [36th; 35th BCS] A. saving lives B. timely action C. saving time D. time tailoring

19. The phrase 'nouveau riche' means- [35th BCS] A. Riche rich B. Well off C. New high class D. New rich

20. Maiden speech means- [34th; 26th, 23rd BCS] A. First speech B. Maid servant's speech C. Final speech D. Middle speech

21. The expression 'take into account' means - [33rd BCS] A. Count numbers B. consider C. think seriously D. asses

22. Despite being a brilliant scientist, he does not seem to get his ideas across. [32nd BCS] A. make his ideas understood B. get his ideas down pat C. summarise his ideas D. put together his ideas

23. A bird in hand is worth two in the bush. [32nd BCS] A. Take what you have got readily available rather than expecting better in the future. B. The seen is better than the unseen C. Promises are better than actuals D. It is no good beating about the bush

24. To raise ones brows' indicates- [32nd BCS] A. annoyance B. disapproval C. indifference D. surprise

25. __ his earlier study, the Professor's new study indicates a general warning trend in global weather. [31st BCS] A. In contrast of B. In contrast by C. In contrast to D. In contrast as

26. Only those who are not serious to their success work by - and starts. [31st BCS] A. long odds B. against time C. every inch D. fits

27. To end in smoke [31st BCS] A. to go through suffering B. to create fire C. to come to nothing D. to see fire

28. To keep one's head- [31th BCS] A. to save oneself B. to be self respectful C. to keep calm D. none of these

29. To put the cart before the horse- [30th BCS] 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

30. The horror movie scared them out of their [30th BCS] A. wits B. lives C. seats D. funds

31. The bad news struck him like a bolt from the - [29th BCS] A. key B. heavens C. firmament D. blue

32. They travelled to Savar- [29th BCS] A. on foot B. by walking C. on their feet D. by foot

33. We were waiting for the bus. The underlined part is [28th BCS] A. a noun phrase B. an infinitive phrase C. a prepositional phrase D. a verb phrase

34. Explain the meaning of 'Bring to pass'. [27th BCS] A. Cause to destroy B. Cause to happen C. Cause to carry out D. Cause to convince

35. "Through thick and thin' means: [27th BCS] A. under all conditions B. to make thick and thin C. not clear in understanding D. of great density

36. What is the meaning of 'White Elephant'? [26th, 10th BCS] A. An elephant of white colour B. A hoarder C. A black marketer D. A very costly or troublesome possession

37. 'Out and out' means [26th & 11th BCS] A. Not at all B. Brave C. Thoroughly D. Wholeheartedly

38. The expression 'after one's own heart' means-. [25th BCS] A. To be in low spirit B. With complete devotion C. To one's own liking D. To be in high spirit heart

39. I decided to go with my friend as I needed some exercise. [24th BCS] A. to a walk B. for a walk C. for a walking D. on a walk

40. My friend always goes home-foot. [24th BCS] A. by B. with C. on a D. on

41. A person whose 'head' is in the clouds is- [23rd BCS] A. proud B. a day dreamer C. an aviator D. useless

42. Meaning of the idiom 'swan song.' [23rd BCS] A. First work B. Last work C. Middle work D. Early work

43. We must keep our fingers ______ that the weather will stay fine for the picnic tomorrow. [22nd BCS] A. raised B. pointed C. lifted D. cressed (crossed)

44. The word 'dilly dally' means [20th BCS] A. to dilute B. wait impatiently C. repeat D. waste time

45. When a person says he's 'all in', it means-[17th BCS] A. He is very tired B. He has finished packing C. He has arrived D. He has got everything

46. Three score is [16th BCS] A. thirty times B. three hundred times C. three times twenty D. more than three

47. What is the meaning of the expression 'bottom line'? [15th BCS] A. The final step B. The end of a road C. The last line of a book D. The essential point

48. Not many people can commit such a heinous crime in cold blood. - What does the italicized idiom above mean? [14th BCS] A. in cool brain and calculated thought B. so patiently and thoughtfully C. so impatiently and thoughtlessly D. stirred by sudden emotion

49. To meet trouble half-way means- [14th BCS] A. To be puzzled B. To be disappointed C. To get nervous D. To bear up

50. What is the meaning of 'Soft Soap'? [14th BCS] A. Flatter for self motives B. To speak ill of others C. To speak high of others D. To recognise other's good deeds

51. What is the meaning of the idiom 'a round dozen'? [14th BCS] A. a little less than a dozen B. a little more than a dozen C. a full dozen D. round about a dozen

52. The invention of computer has turned over a new leaf in the history of modern technology -Which of the following is nearest in meaning to the italicized idiom above? [14th BCS] A. created a new history B. began a new civilization C. opened a new chapter D. created a sensation

53. You should show good manners in the company of young ladies. Which is the appropriate phrase for the underlined expression above? [14th BCS] A. behave gently B. practise manners C. behave yourself D. do not talk rudely

54. Trying unitedly we were able to have our project approved against strong oppositions. Which of the following says nearly the same as 'against' above? [14th BCS] A. in the wake of B. in the plea of C. in the guise of D. in the teeth of

55. 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? [14th BCS] A. beggars description B. cuts to the quick C. boils down to this D. keeps open house

56. It is too difficult to 'tolerate' bad temper for long. Which of the following phrases best replaces 'tolerate' in the above sentence? [13th BCS] A. cope up with B. put up with C. stand up for D. pull on with

57. 'Hold water' means- [11th BCS] A. Keep water B. Drink water C. Bear examination D. Store water

BCS Answers

01. Ans: C Explanation: 'Let the cat out of the bag' means to reveal a secret, usually carelessly or by mistake.

02. Ans: B Explanation: 'By and large' means on the whole, generally, or mostly.

03. Ans: C Explanation: 'Achilles' heel' refers to a small but fatal weakness or a weak point.

04. Ans: A Explanation: 'To get along with' implies having a harmonious relationship or adjusting well with someone.

05. Ans: D Explanation: 'Sine die' is Latin for "without a day," meaning indefinitely or uncertainly (without a fixed date).

06. Ans: B Explanation: 'At large' means free or not confined (freely).

07. Ans: A Explanation: 'On foot' is the correct idiom for walking.

08. Ans: A Explanation: 'Dog days' refers to the hottest period of the year.

09. Ans: B Explanation: 'To doctor an animal' means to neuter or sterilize it.

10. Ans: D Explanation: 'Giving someone the cold shoulder' means to ignore or treat someone in an unfriendly way.

11. Ans: A Explanation: 'Give somebody a piece of your mind' means to speak angrily to someone about something they have done wrong.

12. Ans: B Explanation: "To win a prize" is an Infinitive phrase functioning as the subject (Noun). Thus, it acts as a Noun Phrase.

13. Ans: B Explanation: 'Enough is enough' is used to say that one wants a situation to stop because they cannot tolerate it anymore.

14. Ans: B Explanation: "With great speed" modifies the verb 'ran', indicating how he ran. Thus, it acts as an Adverb Phrase.

15. Ans: B Explanation: 'Once in a blue moon' means very rarely.

16. Ans: A Explanation: 'Take the bull by the horns' means to deal with a difficult situation directly and with courage.

17. Ans: D Explanation: "With all sincerity" modifies the verb 'worked', describing the manner. It is an Adverbial Phrase of manner.

18. Ans: B Explanation: 'A stitch in time saves nine' means dealing with a problem immediately (timely action) prevents it from getting worse.

19. Ans: D Explanation: 'Nouveau riche' refers to people who have recently acquired wealth (New rich).

20. Ans: A Explanation: 'Maiden speech' means the first speech.

21. Ans: B Explanation: 'Take into account' means to consider.

22. Ans: A Explanation: 'Get across' means to communicate an idea successfully or make it understood.

23. Ans: A Explanation: The proverb means it's better to hold onto what you have than to risk losing it to get something better.

24. Ans: D Explanation: Raising eyebrows typically indicates surprise (or sometimes skepticism/disapproval, but 'surprise' is a primary meaning).

25. Ans: C Explanation: 'In contrast to' is the standard phrase meaning 'compared with'.

26. Ans: D Explanation: 'By fits and starts' means irregularly.

27. Ans: C Explanation: 'To end in smoke' means to come to nothing or result in failure.

28. Ans: C Explanation: 'Keep one's head' means to remain calm.

29. Ans: D Explanation: 'Put the cart before the horse' means to do things in the wrong order.

30. Ans: A Explanation: 'Scare someone out of their wits' means to frighten them very much.

31. Ans: D Explanation: 'A bolt from the blue' means a sudden and unexpected event (usually bad news).

32. Ans: A Explanation: 'On foot' means walking.

33. Ans: C Explanation: "For the bus" starts with a preposition 'for', making it a Prepositional Phrase modifying 'waiting'. (Though functionally it acts adverbially, structurally it is prepositional). Wait, source answers might classify it based on function or form. Usually: form = Prep Phrase. Function = Adverbial. The options have 'prepositional phrase'. That is a correct structural classification. Source says C.

34. Ans: B Explanation: 'Bring to pass' means to cause to happen.

35. Ans: A Explanation: 'Through thick and thin' means under all circumstances, both good and bad.

36. Ans: D Explanation: 'White Elephant' refers to a possession that is useless or troublesome, especially one that is expensive to maintain.

37. Ans: C Explanation: 'Out and out' means thoroughly or completely.

38. Ans: C Explanation: 'After one's own heart' means to one's liking.

39. Ans: B Explanation: 'Go for a walk' is the correct idiom.

40. Ans: D Explanation: 'On foot' means walking.

41. Ans: B Explanation: 'Head in the clouds' means out of touch with reality, a daydreamer.

42. Ans: B Explanation: 'Swan song' is a person's final performance or work.

43. Ans: D Explanation: 'Keep fingers crossed' expresses hope for a good outcome.

44. Ans: D Explanation: 'Dilly dally' means to waste time through aimless wandering or indecision.

45. Ans: A Explanation: 'All in' means exhausted or very tired.

46. Ans: C Explanation: A 'score' is twenty. Three score = 3 * 20 = 60.

47. Ans: D Explanation: 'Bottom line' is the essential or most important point.

48. Ans: A Explanation: 'In cold blood' means deliberately and without emotion (cruelly).

49. Ans: B Explanation: 'Meet trouble halfway' means to worry about trouble before it comes (be disappointed/anxious prematurely). Note: Standard meaning is to anticipate trouble. Text choice B 'disappointed' is closest in negative sentiment context provided.

50. Ans: A Explanation: 'Soft soap' refers to flattery, especially to get something.

51. Ans: C Explanation: 'A round dozen' means a full dozen (12).

52. Ans: C Explanation: 'Turn over a new leaf' means to make a fresh start or open a new chapter (figuratively).

53. Ans: A Explanation: 'Behave' or 'Behave yourself' implies showing good manners. Option A 'behave gently' captures the essence of good manners. Text selects A.

54. Ans: D Explanation: 'In the teeth of' means in direct opposition to or despite.

55. Ans: A Explanation: 'Beggars description' means impossible to describe.

56. Ans: B Explanation: 'Put up with' means to tolerate.

57. Ans: C Explanation: 'Hold water' means to appear valid or reasonable (bear examination).

Primary Questions

01. 'Salt of life' stands for- [প্রাথমিক সহ-শিক্ষক নিয়োগ পরীক্ষা ২০২৪] A. valuable things B. sorrows of life C. saline water D. sodium chloride

02. Cat's sleep means- [প্রাথমিক সহ-শিক্ষক নিয়োগ পরীক্ষা ২০২৪] A. sleep frequently B. be dismissed C. pretension of sleep D. sleep at night

03. Learn the poem -- heart. [সহকারী শিক্ষক নিয়োগ পরীক্ষা ২০২২] A. by B. within C. in D. with

04. Penny wise pound- [সহকারী শিক্ষক নিয়োগ পরীক্ষা ২০২২] A. callous B. foolish C. rich D. poor

05. "To break the ice" means- [প্রাথমিক সহকারী শিক্ষক ২০২০] A. to end the hostility B. to end up partnership C. to start quarreling D. to start a conversation

06. "Leave no stone unturned" means [প্রাথমিক সহকারী শিক্ষক ২০২০] A. try every possible means B. heavy stone C. rare stone D. impossible

07. What is the meaning of the word 'Vice Versa'? [প্রাথমিক সহকারী শিক্ষক ২০২০] A. For example B. Namely C. Face to Face D. The terms being exchanged

08. 'To read between the lines' means- [প্রাথমিক সহকারী শিক্ষক ২০২০] A. To read quickly to save time B. To read carefully to find out any hidden meaning C. To read carefully D. To read only some lines

09. 'Pass away' means: [প্রা. সহ. শি. ২০২১] A. disappear B. erase C. die D. to cross

10. I have a boat made of wood. The underlined phrase is- [প্রা. সহ. শি. ২০১৯] A. an adverbial phrase B. perfect participle phrase C. present participle phrase D. past participle phrase

11. 'Dog Days' means- [প্রা. সহ. শি. ২০১৯] A. a period of being care free B. hot weather C. a period of misfortune D. a time when dogs roam the street

12. 'Pass for' means [প্রা. সহ. শি. ২০১৯] A. allow B. qualify C. brush aside D. appear to be

13. 'Look forward' means- [প্রা. সহ. শি. ২০১৯] A. examine B. find out C. take care of D. expect with pleasure

14. 'Deciduous' trees are trees those- [প্রাথমিক বিদ্যালয় সহকারী শিক্ষক ২০১১] A. have fleshy leaves B. are extremely big C. have delicious leaves D. lose the leaves annually

16. 'A burning question' means- [প্রাথমিক বিদ্যালয় সহকারী শিক্ষক ২০১৯] A. an important question B. a hard question C. a uncommon question D. a false question

17. 'Black and blue' অর্থ কী? [প্রাথমিক বিদ্যালয় সহকারী শিক্ষক ২০১১] A. উত্তম মধ্যম B. রঙ্গীন C. কাল ও নীল D. ধূসর

18. 'At home'-এর অর্থ হচ্ছে- [প্রাথমিক বিদ্যালয় সহকারী শিক্ষক ২০১৯] A. home made of bricks B. one who has lost home C. try to make a home D. familiar with

19. The idiom 'let things slide' means- [প্রাথমিক বিদ্যালয় সহকারী শিক্ষক ২০১৯] A. ignore B. set free C. lose gradually D. reveal a secret

20. 'De facto' means- [প্রাথমিক বিদ্যালয় সহকারী শিক্ষক ২০১৯] A. in reality B. by rights C. evidence D. as per facts

21. What is the meaning of 'of late'? [প্রাথমিক বিদ্যালয় সহকারী শিক্ষক ২০১১] A. lateness B. too late C. delayed D. recently

22. 'নিঃশেষিত'-এর সঠিক ইংরেজি [প্রাথমিক বিদ্যালয় সহকারী শিক্ষক ২০১১] A. out of sorts B. out of order C. out of doors D. out of print

23. 'Bottom line' means- [প্রা. সহ. শি. ২০১৯] A. set free B. reveal a secret C. the essential point D. the final step

24. 'Ensure' means [প্রা. সহ. শি. ২০১৯] A. Profuse B. Make certain C. Make progress D. Encourage

25. What is the meaning of 'of late'? [প্রা. সহ. শি. ২০১৬] A. lateness B. delayed C. too late D. recently

26. 'Call it a day' means- [প্রা. সহ. শি. ২০১৯] A. to be unhappy with the weather B. to pay someone a visit C. to raise doubts D. to stop work since enough has been done

27. The birds and the bees means- [প্রা. সহ. শি. ২০১৯] A. The basic facts about sex B. The bird's eye view C. The birds and bees are good workers D. The relation between the birds and bees

28. 'Man of straw' means- [প্রা. সহ. শি. ২০১৮] A. respected person B. worthless man C. gentleman D. noted person

29. Lunar eclipse occurs on- [প্রা. সহ. শি. ২০১৫] A. A moonless day B. A new moon day C. A full moon day D. A half moon day

30. To 'raise ones brows' indicates that- [প্রা. সহ. শি. ২০১৭] A. annoyance B. disapproval C. indifference D. surprise

31. 'Salt of life' stands for- [প্রা. সহ. শি. ২০১৫] A. sorrows of life B. sodium chloride C. saline water D. valuable things

32. 'To keep one's head' means- [প্রা. সহ. শি. ২০১৪] A. to save oneself B. to keep calm C. to be self-respectful D. None of these

33. 'By fits and starts' means [প্রা. সহ. শি. ২০১৪] A. Carefully B. Regularly C. Irregularly D. Attentively

34. "Fag end" means [প্রা. সহ. শি. ২০১৪] A. The last part B. Cut a bad figure C. Foggy D. Unfair

35. The idiom 'Bring to book" এর অর্থ [প্রা. সহ. শি. ২০১৪] A. Book written by famous writer B. Rebuke C. Valueless person D. None of the above

36. 'Cry wolf' means- [প্রা. সহ. শি. ২০১৪] A. Bare one's teeth B. Show anger C. Give a false alarm D. Clear the road

37. 'Lingua Franca' means [প্রা. সহ. শি. ২০১৪] A. French B. Latin C. A mixed language D. Translated version

38. Blue chips are- [প্রা. সহ. শি. ২০১৪] A. Securities issued by the Government B. Industrial shares considered to be a risky investment C. Industrial shares considered to be a safe investment D. None of these

39. Run counter to means [প্রা. সহ. শি. ২০১৪] A. Disobey B. Rebel C. Contradict D. Remove

40. What is the meaning of the word 'status quo'? [প্রা. সহ. শি. ২০১৩] A. State of affair B. The former state C. Equal status D. High status

41. To cut the crack means- [প্রা. সহ. শি. ২০১৩] A. To humilliate B. To annoy someone C. To act in a friendly way D. To stop talking and start

42. 'Milk and water' means [প্রা. সহ. শি. ২০১৩] A. Pure milk and water B. Lifeless, dull C. Dirty milk and water D. Colorless things

43. What is the meaning of the phrase 'At home with'? [প্রা. সহ. শি. ২০১৩] A. Family relation B. Neighbour C. At ease D. Free at

46. 'By all means' means [প্রা. সহ. শি. ২০১৩] A. meaningless B. Meaningful C. Certainly D. Uncertainly

47. 'To keep the wolf away from the door' means- [প্রা. সহ. শি. ২০১৩] A. to keep away from extreme poverty. B. To keep off an unwanted and undesireable person. C. to keep alive. D. To keep the difficulties and dangers in check.

48. 'Throw cold water on' means- [প্রা. সহ. শি. ২০১৩] A. Damp the spirits B. Throwing of cold water C. Ice water D. None

49. 'Beggar description' phrase - [প্রা. সহ. শি. ২০১৩] A. Miser B. Very poor C. Undescribable D. Inefficient

51. 'To Apprise' - [প্রা. সহ. শি. ২০১৩] A. Review B. Dissemble C. Remind D. Inform

52. 'To push some body to the wall' [প্রা. সহ. শি. ২০১৩] A. To defeat him B. To humilite him C. To heckle him D. To knock him

53. 'Birds eye view' - [প্রা. সহ. শি. ২০১৩] A. Eyes of birds B. A view of the sky C. Eyes of a flock of birds D. A rough idea

54. A baker's dozen- [প্রা. সহ. শি. ২০১৩] A. Charity B. Twelve C. Allowance D. Thirteen

55. 'In black and white' [প্রা. সহ. শি. ২০১২] A. In writing B. False C. Temporary D. Verbally

56. 'To have full hands' [প্রা. সহ. শি. ২০১২] A. To be fully occupied B. To be in lot of troubles C. To lead an easy life D. To be rich

57. 'Dark horse' [প্রা. সহ. শি. ২০১২] A. Dark coloured horse B. A person about whose past nothing is known C. Arabean horse D. Large horse

58. 'Root and branch'- [প্রা. সহ. শি. ২০১২] A. from top to bottom B. branch like root C. completely D. none

59. 'Bag and baggage' idiom [প্রা. সহ. শি. ২০১২] A. Properly B. Heavy things C. Leaving nothing behind D. Costly things

60. 'Loaves and fishes' idiom [প্রা. সহ. শি. ২০১২] A. Personal gains B. Tasty fishes C. Beautiful bread D. None

61. 'To see eye to eye with' idiom [প্রা. সহ. শি. ২০১২] A. to agree B. To be angry C. To stare fixedly D. To take revenge

62. 'All at once' idiom [প্রা. সহ. শি. ২০১২] A. Quickly B. Suddenly C. Slowly D. Gradually

63. 'Hard and fast' [প্রা. সহ. শি. ২০১২] A. Difficult matter B. Easy matter C. Fixed D. Loose

64. 'Fall into line' idiom- [প্রা. সহ. শি. ২০১২] A. Disagree B. Brave C. Honest D. Agree

65. 'Ins and outs' idiom- [প্রা. সহ. শি. ২০১২] A. Briefly B. In details C. Summary D. None

66. 'All in all' - [প্রা. সহ. শি. ২০১১] A. all powerful B. who has lost power C. powerless D. only one

67. 'Black sheep' phrase - [প্রা. সহ. শি. ২০১১] A. Wicked man B. A sheep of black colour C. Costly sheep D. Big sheep

68. 'Pros and cons' phrase - [প্রা. সহ. শি. ২০১১] A. Good and bad B. Light and dark C. Advantage and disadvantage D. Fair and foul

69. 'Vice versa' [প্রা. সহ. শি. ২০১১] A. For example B. Namely C. Face to face D. The terms being exchanged

70. Tooth and nails! phrase - [প্রা. সহ. শি. ২০১২] A. Beautiful B. Incompletely C. Completely D. Precise

71. 'Dead letter' phrase - [প্রা. সহ. শি. ২০১১] A. Law not in force B. Old letter C. Bad letter D. Letter written by unknown person

72. 'With open arms' [প্রা. সহ. শি. ২০১০] A. Warmly B. With long arm C. With beautiful arm D. With strong arm

73. 'Null and void' - phrase [প্রা. সহ. শি. ২০১০] A. Good and bad B. Light and dark C. Advantage and disadvantage D. Invalid

74. 'Blue blood' - phrase [প্রা. সহ. শি. ২০১০] A. Scoundrel B. Sound health C. Aristrocratic birth D. Blood of blue colour

75. The idiom 'Nip in the bud' [প্রা. সহ. শি. ২০১০] A. Bed of roses B. Beginning C. Raer-up D. Destroy at the very beginning

76. "To have full hands" - phrase- [প্রা. সহ. শি. ২০১০] A. To be rich B. To be fully occupied C. To lead an easy life D. To be in lot of troubles

77. "A green horn"- phrase [প্রা. সহ. শি. ২০১০] A. An inexperienced man B. A trainee C. A soft hearted man D. An envious lady

78. To see red- phrase- [প্রা. সহ. শি. ২০১০] A. To be very angry B. To criticise others C. To find fault with D. To see the colour red

79. 'On the eve of' phrase - [প্রা. সহ. শি. ২০০৯] A. Just after B. Just before C. Beautiful evening D. Dark evening

80. 'In a nutshell' phrase- [প্রা. সহ. শি. ২০০৯] A. In details B. Elaborately C. Large description D. Briefly

81. 'By fair means or foul'-phrase - [প্রা. সহ. শি. ২০০৯] A. Without difficulty B. In any way, honest or dishonest C. Without using common sense D. Having been instigated

82. The correct meaning of 'a man of letter' is- [প্রা. সহ. শি. ২০০৭] A. a postman B. a scholar C. a bad man D. a good man

Primary Answers

01. Ans: A Explanation: 'Salt of life' refers to valuable or essential things.

02. Ans: C Explanation: 'Cat's sleep' means pretend sleep.

03. Ans: A Explanation: 'Learn by heart' means to memorize.

04. Ans: B Explanation: 'Penny wise, pound foolish' is the proverb.

05. Ans: D Explanation: 'Break the ice' means to start a conversation in a tense or formal situation.

06. Ans: A Explanation: 'Leave no stone unturned' means to make every possible effort.

07. Ans: D Explanation: 'Vice Versa' means the order being reversed/exchanged.

08. Ans: B Explanation: 'Read between the lines' means to find the hidden meaning.

09. Ans: C Explanation: 'Pass away' means to die.

10. Ans: D Explanation: "Made of wood" modifies 'boat' (noun), acting as an adjective. It is a Past Participle phrase.

11. Ans: B Explanation: 'Dog days' are the hottest days of summer.

12. Ans: D Explanation: 'Pass for' means to be accepted as or appear to be.

13. Ans: D Explanation: 'Look forward to' means to expect with pleasure.

14. Ans: D Explanation: 'Deciduous' trees shed leaves annually.

16. Ans: A Explanation: 'A burning question' is an important or urgent topic.

17. Ans: A Explanation: 'Black and blue' means badly beaten (bruised). In Bangla, 'উত্তম মধ্যম' (beating).

18. Ans: D Explanation: 'At home' means comfortable or familiar with.

19. Ans: A Explanation: 'Let things slide' means to neglect duties or ignore.

20. Ans: A Explanation: 'De facto' means in reality or fact (though not necessarily by law).

21. Ans: D Explanation: 'Of late' means recently.

22. Ans: D Explanation: 'Out of print' implies books are no longer available (finished stock).

23. Ans: C Explanation: 'Bottom line' is the essential point.

24. Ans: B Explanation: 'Ensure' means to make certain.

25. Ans: D Explanation: 'Of late' means recently.

26. Ans: D Explanation: 'Call it a day' means to stop working for the day.

27. Ans: A Explanation: 'The birds and the bees' refers to basic sex education.

28. Ans: B Explanation: 'Man of straw' means a person of no substance or a worthless man.

29. Ans: C Explanation: Lunar eclipse occurs on a full moon day.

30. Ans: D Explanation: Raising brows indicates surprise.

31. Ans: D Explanation: 'Salt of life' means valuable things.

32. Ans: B Explanation: 'Keep one's head' means to remain calm.

33. Ans: C Explanation: 'By fits and starts' means irregularly.

34. Ans: A Explanation: 'Fag end' means the last part (often of a cigarette or period).

35. Ans: B Explanation: 'Bring to book' means to punish or call to account (rebuke).

36. Ans: C Explanation: 'Cry wolf' means to give a false alarm.

37. Ans: C Explanation: 'Lingua Franca' is a common language used for communication between speakers of different native languages (Mixed language/Common language).

38. Ans: C Explanation: 'Blue chips' are safe investment shares.

39. Ans: C Explanation: 'Run counter to' means to contradict or oppose.

40. Ans: B Explanation: 'Status quo' means the existing state of affairs (former/current state).

41. Ans: D Explanation: 'Cut the cackle' means to stop talking and get to the point. 'Cut the crack' is likely a variation or typo for 'Cut the cackle'. Text Answer D fits the meaning.

42. Ans: B Explanation: 'Milk and water' means dull, feeble, or lifeless.

43. Ans: C Explanation: 'At home with' means at ease or familiar with.

46. Ans: C Explanation: 'By all means' means certainly.

47. Ans: A Explanation: 'Keep the wolf from the door' means to avoid starvation/poverty.

48. Ans: A Explanation: 'Throw cold water on' means to discourage or dampen spirits.

49. Ans: C Explanation: 'Beggar description' means impossible to describe.

51. Ans: D Explanation: 'Apprise' means to inform.

52. Ans: A Explanation: 'Push to the wall' means to defeat or put in a desperate situation.

53. Ans: D Explanation: 'Bird's eye view' is a general view or rough idea.

54. Ans: D Explanation: 'Baker's dozen' means 13.

55. Ans: A Explanation: 'In black and white' means in writing.

56. Ans: B Explanation: 'Have full hands' means to be fully occupied or busy.

57. Ans: B Explanation: 'Dark horse' is a person with unknown abilities who succeeds.

58. Ans: C Explanation: 'Root and branch' means completely.

59. Ans: C Explanation: 'Bag and baggage' means with all belongings (leaving nothing behind).

60. Ans: A Explanation: 'Loaves and fishes' refers to personal gains or material benefits.

61. Ans: A Explanation: 'See eye to eye' means to agree.

62. Ans: B Explanation: 'All at once' means suddenly.

63. Ans: C Explanation: 'Hard and fast' means fixed or strict.

64. Ans: D Explanation: 'Fall into line' means to agree or conform.

65. Ans: B Explanation: 'Ins and outs' means full details.

66. Ans: A Explanation: 'All in all' means all-powerful or supreme.

67. Ans: A Explanation: 'Black sheep' means a wicked or disgraceful person in a family/group.

68. Ans: C Explanation: 'Pros and cons' means advantages and disadvantages.

69. Ans: D Explanation: 'Vice versa' means the terms being exchanged (conversely).

70. Ans: C Explanation: 'Tooth and nail' means completely or with all might.

71. Ans: A Explanation: 'Dead letter' is a law not in force.

72. Ans: A Explanation: 'With open arms' means warmly.

73. Ans: D Explanation: 'Null and void' means invalid.

74. Ans: C Explanation: 'Blue blood' means aristocratic birth.

75. Ans: D Explanation: 'Nip in the bud' means to destroy at the very beginning.

76. Ans: B Explanation: 'Have full hands' means fully occupied.

77. Ans: A Explanation: 'Green horn' refers to an inexperienced person.

78. Ans: A Explanation: 'To see red' means to become very angry.

79. Ans: B Explanation: 'On the eve of' means just before.

80. Ans: D Explanation: 'In a nutshell' means briefly.

81. Ans: B Explanation: 'By fair means or foul' means in any way (honest or dishonest).

82. Ans: B Explanation: 'Man of letters' means a scholar.