Idioms and Phrases aptitude questions
Idioms and Phrases questions are part of the Verbal section of placement aptitude tests. Replace the phrase with a plain meaning and check it against the sentence tone. Below are 5 worked examples with the answer and the working; practise ten fresh ones or take a timed mock when you are ready.
Example 1. What does the idiom "cost an arm and a leg" mean?
- A. cause a serious injury
- B. be very expensive (answer)
- C. take a long time
- D. be a fair price
It exaggerates the price to say something costs far too much.
Example 2. What does the idiom "once in a blue moon" mean?
- A. only at night
- B. very often
- C. during a festival
- D. very rarely (answer)
A blue moon is rare, so the phrase means something that almost never happens.
Example 3. What does the idiom "a piece of cake" mean?
- A. a small reward
- B. something very easy (answer)
- C. a sweet gift
- D. something very expensive
A task that needs hardly any effort is a piece of cake.
Example 4. What does the idiom "let the cat out of the bag" mean?
- A. reveal a secret by mistake (answer)
- B. cook a meal
- C. lose a pet
- D. start a quarrel
It means to disclose something that was meant to stay hidden.
Example 5. What does the idiom "under the weather" mean?
- A. caught in a storm
- B. slightly unwell (answer)
- C. working outdoors
- D. very happy
A person who is under the weather feels a little ill.
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