• By SHAHERYAR TARIQ MAHMOOD
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• December 8, 2025

Quiz 31— 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.  

On the cards- (Alphabet O,P,Q)

a) A game of cards is being played

b) A possibility or likely event in the future

c) A decision has been made

d) A surprise event

None

be on/off (the) air-

a) Being physically present or absent

b) Broadcasting or not broadcasting, as in a radio or TV program

c) A state of confusion

d) Traveling by air

None

On the anvil- V.Imp

a) Being physically present or absent

b) The most important part of a situation

c) A feeling of relief after a long struggle

d) In the process of being planned or developed

None

On the spur of the moment: V.Imp

a) A sudden and unplanned decision or action

b) A very strong or heavy object made of iron

c) A state of confusion

d) In addition to what has already been said or done

None

On one's last legs-

a) Being physically present or absent

b) In very poor health or nearing the end of something

c) A state of confusion

d) Traveling by air

None

Out at elbows-

a) Having holes or worn-out parts in clothing

b) Being physically present or absent

c) An object used for ironing clothes

d)Something that is very difficult to achieve

None

Pandora's box-

a) Being physically present or absent

b) A mysterious container with hidden surprises

c)something that creates a lot of new problems that you did not expect

d) Traveling by air

None

Point blank: V.Imp

a) Being physically present or absent

b) Something that is very difficult to achieve

c) A state of confusion

d) saying something very clearly in very few words,

None

Time's up