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BCECE LE Technical English - Idioms and Phrases
Practice MCQs on important idioms and phrases for BCECE LE Technical English.
10 Questions Available•10 Mins Test
Q1Break the ice?
ATo end a friendship
BTo start a conversation
CorrectCTo create a problem
DTo stop working
Explanation: To start a conversation.
Q2Burn the midnight oil?
ATo waste electricity
BTo work or study late at night
CorrectCTo sleep very late
DTo travel at night
Explanation: To work or study late at night.
Q3A piece of cake?
AVery expensive
BVery difficult
CVery easy
CorrectDVery dangerous
Explanation: Very easy.
Q4Once in a blue moon?
AVery frequently
BVery rarely
CorrectCEvery night
DAt the right time
Explanation: Very rarely.
Q5Hit the nail on the head?
ATo make a mistake
BTo say or do something exactly right
CorrectCTo avoid a problem
DTo work slowly
Explanation: To say or do something exactly right.
Q6Under the weather?
AFeeling unwell
CorrectBFeeling excited
CFeeling confident
DFeeling angry
Explanation: Feeling unwell.
Q7At the eleventh hour?
AVery early
BAt the last moment
CorrectCAt noon
DAfter a long delay
Explanation: At the last moment.
Q8In hot water?
AIn comfort
BIn trouble
CorrectCIn a hurry
DIn confusion
Explanation: In trouble.
Q9A storm in a teacup?
AA serious disaster
BA minor issue causing unnecessary excitement
CorrectCA sudden change in weather
DA difficult situation
Explanation: A minor issue causing unnecessary excitement.
Q10Keep an eye on?
ATo ignore someone
BTo watch carefully
CorrectCTo criticize someone
DTo help someone
Explanation: To watch carefully.