# Idioms And Phrases Mcqs with Solved Answers & 2026 Past Papers (Page 1) | TestPrep > Practice verified Idioms And Phrases Mcqs with answers, detailed explanations, and 2026 past papers syllabus for FPSC, PPSC, NTS, CSS, and PMS exams in Pakistan. --- Official 2026 Examination Syllabus Verified Answers # Idioms And Phrases Mcqs Solved MCQs Showing 1 – 20 of **233** verified multiple choice questions with explanations and past paper analysis. - [Take Idioms And Phrases Mcqs Quiz](https://test-prep.blog/quiz/smart?category=idioms-and-phrases-mcqs) Q1 NTS / FPSC / PPSC - [### The idiom a hard nut to crack means:](https://test-prep.blog/mcq/the-idiom-a-hard-nut-to-crack-means-e88f0dd4-7f67-4640-a321-51b5c9fec929) A. An easy question B. A foolish search C. A difficult problem D. Expensive thing Reveal Answer - [View Full Details & Discussion →](https://test-prep.blog/mcq/the-idiom-a-hard-nut-to-crack-means-e88f0dd4-7f67-4640-a321-51b5c9fec929) Q2 NTS / FPSC / PPSC - [### What is the phrasal meaning of carry-on?](https://test-prep.blog/mcq/what-is-the-phrasal-meaning-of-carry-on-44b09235-db9f-464f-a90b-3c09de4f4dee) A. To continue doing something B. To end doing something C. To start doing something D. None of these Reveal Answer - [View Full Details & Discussion →](https://test-prep.blog/mcq/what-is-the-phrasal-meaning-of-carry-on-44b09235-db9f-464f-a90b-3c09de4f4dee) Q3 NTS / FPSC / PPSC - [### Call on means _____ ?](https://test-prep.blog/mcq/call-on-means-195f61fd-b616-45c7-b87a-621b66bd464b) A. Doubtful B. Prove a theory C. Play a visit to someone D. Summon as a witness Reveal Answer - [View Full Details & Discussion →](https://test-prep.blog/mcq/call-on-means-195f61fd-b616-45c7-b87a-621b66bd464b) Q4 NTS / FPSC / PPSC - [### The idiom “Kick the bucket” means?](https://test-prep.blog/mcq/the-idiom-kick-the-bucket-means-6172459c-5341-4640-a840-deaa670700cb) A. To kill B. To achieve a goal C. To die D. To be successful Reveal Answer - [View Full Details & Discussion →](https://test-prep.blog/mcq/the-idiom-kick-the-bucket-means-6172459c-5341-4640-a840-deaa670700cb) Q5 NTS / FPSC / PPSC - [### A bag of bones means: _____ ?](https://test-prep.blog/mcq/a-bag-of-bones-means-9dffbb0f-dc90-4fff-a310-9ce6f60ce0fc) A. an extremely thin person. B. a container use to carry bones. C. a person who has a lot of energy. D. a type of storage for old items. Reveal Answer - [View Full Details & Discussion →](https://test-prep.blog/mcq/a-bag-of-bones-means-9dffbb0f-dc90-4fff-a310-9ce6f60ce0fc) Q6 NTS / FPSC / PPSC - [### Idiom To carry weight means: _____ ?](https://test-prep.blog/mcq/idiom-to-carry-weight-means-01c10f2f-e30c-4de9-8d54-9d94759bfd91) A. to bewitch B. to have trouble or grief C. to have importance D. to stop permanently Reveal Answer - [View Full Details & Discussion →](https://test-prep.blog/mcq/idiom-to-carry-weight-means-01c10f2f-e30c-4de9-8d54-9d94759bfd91) Q7 NTS / FPSC / PPSC - [### Idiom “A bag of bones” means](https://test-prep.blog/mcq/idiom-a-bag-of-bones-means-6068d3b2-eb59-4cdd-a1b1-8092eea243eb) A. an extremely thin person. B. a difficult thing. C. comfortable. D. a big important person. Reveal Answer - [View Full Details & Discussion →](https://test-prep.blog/mcq/idiom-a-bag-of-bones-means-6068d3b2-eb59-4cdd-a1b1-8092eea243eb) Q8 NTS / FPSC / PPSC - [### Idiom “A bed of roses” means:](https://test-prep.blog/mcq/idiom-a-bed-of-roses-means-d164dc33-bee2-4af0-a81d-346770fc8aba) A. comfortable. B. an extremely thin person. C. a difficult thing. D. a big important person. Reveal Answer - [View Full Details & Discussion →](https://test-prep.blog/mcq/idiom-a-bed-of-roses-means-d164dc33-bee2-4af0-a81d-346770fc8aba) Q9 NTS / FPSC / PPSC - [### Idiom “A bed of thorns” means:](https://test-prep.blog/mcq/idiom-a-bed-of-thorns-means-f0a5bf80-3228-4545-b729-f2817819df47) A. a difficult thing. B. comfortable. C. an extremely thin person. D. a big important person. Reveal Answer - [View Full Details & Discussion →](https://test-prep.blog/mcq/idiom-a-bed-of-thorns-means-f0a5bf80-3228-4545-b729-f2817819df47) Q10 NTS / FPSC / PPSC - [### Idiom “A beast of burden” means :](https://test-prep.blog/mcq/idiom-a-beast-of-burden-means-2d8ca4f0-8073-4db0-a534-373c0dd8326e) A. a person or animal used for carrying heavy loads or does hard work. B. a wild animal used in the circus. C. a dangerous animal. D. a person who enjoys lifting weights. Reveal Answer - [View Full Details & Discussion →](https://test-prep.blog/mcq/idiom-a-beast-of-burden-means-2d8ca4f0-8073-4db0-a534-373c0dd8326e) Q11 NTS / FPSC / PPSC - [### Idiom “A big gun” means:](https://test-prep.blog/mcq/idiom-a-big-gun-means-c6e2daa6-3970-4036-ac5e-afc335f1da54) A. a big important person. B. an extremely thin person. C. a difficult thing. D. comfortable. Reveal Answer - [View Full Details & Discussion →](https://test-prep.blog/mcq/idiom-a-big-gun-means-c6e2daa6-3970-4036-ac5e-afc335f1da54) Q12 NTS / FPSC / PPSC - [### Idiom “A bird of passage” means: _____ ?](https://test-prep.blog/mcq/idiom-a-bird-of-passage-means-563a88b3-60de-4774-ab29-d275a799c4e1) A. comfortable. B. an extremely thin person. C. a difficult thing. D. a migratory bird. Reveal Answer - [View Full Details & Discussion →](https://test-prep.blog/mcq/idiom-a-bird-of-passage-means-563a88b3-60de-4774-ab29-d275a799c4e1) Q13 NTS / FPSC / PPSC - [### Idiom “A bird’s eye view” means:](https://test-prep.blog/mcq/idiom-a-birds-eye-view-means-1f344501-c3bc-4c0f-95c8-68175de9d351) A. A view from a high or elevated position. B. A very detailed view of something. C. A view of something close up. D. A perspective from a person’s point of view. Reveal Answer - [View Full Details & Discussion →](https://test-prep.blog/mcq/idiom-a-birds-eye-view-means-1f344501-c3bc-4c0f-95c8-68175de9d351) Q14 NTS / FPSC / PPSC - [### Idiom “A black sheep” means: _____ ?](https://test-prep.blog/mcq/idiom-a-black-sheep-means-19c8bf15-8d30-45c4-9b04-65909c4a84b5) A. an extremely thin person. B. a difficult thing. C. person with bad reputation. D. comfortable. Reveal Answer - [View Full Details & Discussion →](https://test-prep.blog/mcq/idiom-a-black-sheep-means-19c8bf15-8d30-45c4-9b04-65909c4a84b5) Q15 NTS / FPSC / PPSC - [### Idiom “A blessing in disguise” means: _____ ?](https://test-prep.blog/mcq/idiom-a-blessing-in-disguise-means-4e42434d-1ddd-4c1e-acdc-1c477765ebfb) A. A curse like a blessing. B. a misfortune that results in something good. C. A situation where someone is tricked into thinking something good, D. a blessing that is hidden from others. Reveal Answer - [View Full Details & Discussion →](https://test-prep.blog/mcq/idiom-a-blessing-in-disguise-means-4e42434d-1ddd-4c1e-acdc-1c477765ebfb) Q16 NTS / FPSC / PPSC - [### Idiom “A blind alley ” means: _____ ?](https://test-prep.blog/mcq/idiom-a-blind-alley-means-db53a8e7-023b-40f5-afef-9a65e71f05df) A. a street that leads to nowhere. B. A shortcut to success. C. place you can always find help. D. a difficult situation with no solution or escape Reveal Answer - [View Full Details & Discussion →](https://test-prep.blog/mcq/idiom-a-blind-alley-means-db53a8e7-023b-40f5-afef-9a65e71f05df) Q17 NTS / FPSC / PPSC - [### Idiom of ‘A pipe dream’ is _____ ?](https://test-prep.blog/mcq/idiom-of-a-pipe-dream-is-c3f14c2d-c895-46b1-af4b-11b0db7c858d) A. Unattainable dream B. A day dream C. A night dream D. None Reveal Answer - [View Full Details & Discussion →](https://test-prep.blog/mcq/idiom-of-a-pipe-dream-is-c3f14c2d-c895-46b1-af4b-11b0db7c858d) Q18 NTS / FPSC / PPSC - [### Sell someone down the river means:](https://test-prep.blog/mcq/sell-someone-down-the-river-means-9852ed7d-9ec9-49b6-8c32-1e16ddccf4bd) A. Deliberately kill (a person or animal) by drowning B. Betray someone for personal profit or advantage C. Hate someone to an extreme level D. To destroy or get rid of someone Reveal Answer - [View Full Details & Discussion →](https://test-prep.blog/mcq/sell-someone-down-the-river-means-9852ed7d-9ec9-49b6-8c32-1e16ddccf4bd) Q19 NTS / FPSC / PPSC - [### Burn the midnight oil means:](https://test-prep.blog/mcq/burn-the-midnight-oil-means-e984d884-818a-4a89-b2c0-e2e0c080a9b7) A. Turn on light in late night B. Work late into the night C. Work hard to achieve something D. Waste the resources Reveal Answer - [View Full Details & Discussion →](https://test-prep.blog/mcq/burn-the-midnight-oil-means-e984d884-818a-4a89-b2c0-e2e0c080a9b7) Q20 NTS / FPSC / PPSC - [### Penny wise and pound foolish](https://test-prep.blog/mcq/penny-wise-and-pound-foolish-1ebc7534-c186-40a3-bab2-56173ac56585) A. Wise to spend each penny carefully B. Careful about small amounts but careless about large amounts C. People who don’t understand the importance of each penny D. A part of life Reveal Answer - [View Full Details & Discussion →](https://test-prep.blog/mcq/penny-wise-and-pound-foolish-1ebc7534-c186-40a3-bab2-56173ac56585) - [Previous Page](https://test-prep.blog/categories/idioms-and-phrases-mcqs?page=0)Page 1 of 12 - [Next Page](https://test-prep.blog/categories/idioms-and-phrases-mcqs?page=2) Editorial Analysis & Exam Strategy ## Idioms And Phrases Mcqs Preparation Guide for Competitive Exams The Idioms And Phrases Mcqs section constitutes one of the highest-weightage modules across major competitive recruiting tests conducted by FPSC, PPSC, SPSC, KPPSC, BPSC, NTS, and the CSS Screening (MPT). Candidates who systematically practice verified solved past questions attain a statistically verified 42% higher score on negative-marking objective papers. #### FPSC (Federal Public Service Commission) 20% - 50% of General Ability Paper Questions emphasize analytical depth, conceptual definitions, and contemporary developments. #### PPSC (Punjab Public Service Commission) 15% - 25% of 100-mark One-Paper MCQs Strong focus on direct factual accuracy, past paper repetitions, and textbook fundamentals. #### NTS (National Testing Service) 25% - 35% of GAT & NAT Tests Strict timing constraints (approx. 50 seconds per MCQ). Rapid recall is critical. #### CSS & PMS Compulsory 20 MCQs (20 Marks) in each Compulsory Subject Qualifying threshold determinant. Correct answers in objective sections secure merit ranking. ### Proven Study Methodology Topic-Wise Mastery: Begin by solving questions in batches of 20 with immediate answer verification. 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