CET Idioms and Phrases Questions with Solutions – Page 3
All 43 Idioms and Phrases questions from MBA CET 2025 and 2026 papers. Tap Show answer, or open the detailed solution (free login). Page 3 of 9.
Instructions: Choose the correct meaning of the proverb/idiom from the alternatives given below.
The expression 'Hair standing on end' shows:
- Happiness
- Confidence
- Laziness
- A sign of fear and surprise
- Pride
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Answer: D. A sign of fear and surprise
Instructions: Choose the correct meaning of the proverb/idiom from the alternatives given below.
'Throw in the towel' means:
- To surrender or give up
- To start a new journey
- To criticize someone harshly
- To celebrate victory
- To hide one’s true feelings
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Answer: A. To surrender or give up
DIRECTION for the question: In the following question, an idiomatic expression / a proverb has been given, followed by alternatives. Choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given idiom/ proverb.
A hornet’s nest.
- a comfortable position
- an unpleasant situation
- among roses
- a dilemma
- keeping the peace
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Answer: B. an unpleasant situation
DIRECTION for the question: In the following question, an idiomatic expression / a proverb has been given, followed by alternatives. Choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given idiom/ proverb.
Will o’ the wisp
- Anything which eludes or deceives
- To act in a childish way
- To act in a foolish way
- To have desires unbacked by efforts
- Verity
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Answer: A. Anything which eludes or deceives
DIRECTION for the question: In the following question, an idiomatic expression / a proverb has been given, followed by alternatives. Choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given idiom/ proverb.
Adam’s ale
- Grace
- Pleasure
- Water
- Juice
- Brew
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Answer: C. Water