• By SHAHERYAR TARIQ MAHMOOD
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• January 22, 2026

Quiz 25— 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.  

A stumbling block-

a) An object thrown at someone

b) An obstacle or difficulty that prevents progress

c) A small stone used for building

d) A valuable gemstone

None

A stone's throw: V.Imp

a) A small stone used for building

b) A situation or problem that is exaggerated and not as serious as it seems

c) A short distance away

d) A valuable gemstone

None

A sworn enemy- V.Imp

a) A situation or problem that is exaggerated and not as serious as it seems

b) A person who is dishonest

c) A person who is a strong opponent or adversary

d) A valuable gemstone

None

A turn coat- V.Imp

a) A person who is dishonest

b) A person who changes their loyalty or beliefs

c) A situation or problem that is exaggerated and not as serious as it seems

d) A valuable gemstone

None

A thankless task-

a) A person who is dishonest

b) A difficult task that is not appreciated or acknowledged / hard work and brings very few rewards.

c) A situation or problem that is exaggerated and not as serious as it seems

d) A valuable gemstone

None

A tower of strength -

a) A person who is dishonest

b) Someone who is strong and supportive in difficult times

c) A valuable gemstone

d) A situation or problem that is exaggerated and not as serious as it seems

None

A vexed question:

a) A situation or problem that is exaggerated and not as serious as it seems

b) A valuable gemstone

c) A question that is difficult and contentious

d) A person who is dishonest

None

An uphill task- V.Imp

a) A task that is easy and straightforward

b) A task that requires physical effort

c) A difficult and challenging task

d) A valuable gemstone

None

utopian scheme-

a) A situation or problem that is exaggerated and not as serious as it seems

b) A person who is dishonest

c) A valuable gemstone

d) A perfect and idealistic plan that is impractical

None

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