• By SHAHERYAR TARIQ MAHMOOD
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• January 22, 2026

Quiz 23 Idioms / Phrases

Total MCQs=10

Total Marks= 20

Each Question has a detailed explanation. You must register them on your register and practise this quiz 100 times.  

93. A random shot:

a) A well-aimed attempt to hit a target

b) A guess or attempt made without a specific plan or purpose

c) A quick and easy solution to a problem

d) A person who takes the blame for others' mistakes

None

raw deal:

a) A well-aimed attempt to hit a target

b) A guess or attempt made without a specific plan or purpose

c) An unfair or unfavorable treatment or situation

d) A quick and easy solution to a problem

None

A right hand man:

a) A person who takes the blame for others' mistakes

b)a very important assistant who helps someone do a job.

c) An unfair or unfavorable treatment or situation

d) A well-aimed attempt to hit a target

None

A rotten apple or a rotten egg:

a) A person who takes the blame for others' mistakes

b) An individual who spoils the reputation of a person or team

c) A guess or attempt made without a specific plan or purpose

d) A quick and easy solution to a problem

None

A rope of sand:

a) A well-aimed attempt to hit a target

b) An unreliable or weak bond or connection

c) A reliable and trusted assistant or close associate

d) A person who takes the blame for others' mistakes

None

A scapegoat: V.Imp

a) A person who takes the blame for others' mistakes

b) An unreliable or weak bond or connection

c) A guess or attempt made without a specific plan or purpose

d) An unfair or unfavorable treatment or situation

None

A serpent in the egg:

a) An unreliable or weak bond or connection

b) A person who takes the blame for others' mistakes

c) A hidden danger or threat that has not yet manifested /  in the initial stage.

d) A well-aimed attempt to hit a target

None

At sea: V.Imp

a) A hidden danger or threat that has not yet manifested

b) Feeling lost or confused, unsure of what to do or how to proceed

c) A reliable and trusted assistant or close associate

d) A quick and easy solution to a problem

None

A short cut:

a) A hidden danger or threat that has not yet manifested

b) Feeling lost or confused, unsure of what to do or how to proceed

c) A quicker and more direct route to a destination or goal

d) An unfair or unfavorable treatment or situation

None

A sheet anchor:

a) A hidden danger or threat that has not yet manifested

b) Feeling lost or confused, unsure of what to do or how to proceed

c) A reliable and trusted assistant or close associate

d) The last and best hope for safety

None

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