CET Idioms and Phrases Questions with Solutions – Page 4
All 43 Idioms and Phrases questions from MBA CET 2025 and 2026 papers. Tap Show answer, or open the detailed solution (free login). Page 4 of 9.
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.
French leave
- Long absence
- Leave on the pretext of illness
- Casual leave
- Absence without permission
- Holiday
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Answer: D. Absence without permission
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 storm in a teacup
- Unexpected event
- A danger signal
- Much excitement over something trivial
- A great noise
- Expected event
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Answer: C. Much excitement over something trivial
For the following sentence five alternatives are given. You are required to choose the correct meaning of the idiom or phrase given bold and underlined in the sentence.
Online scams often disguise themselves as wolves in sheep's clothing, promising rewards while stealing information.
- funny
- sensitive
- strange
- quarrelsome
- imposter
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Answer: E. imposter
In question, a sentence contains an idiom/phrase in bold.
Choose the option that most accurately conveys the meaning of the idiom as used in the sentence.
The CEO's claim that the crisis would resolve itself was dismissed as whistling in the dark.
- Making optimistic predictions based on data
- Expressing confidence to motivate others
- Pretending confidence to hide fear or uncertainty
- Taking a bold stand despite opposition
- Offering reassurance grounded in experience
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Answer: C. Pretending confidence to hide fear or uncertainty
Identify the words that are similar in meaning to the word/idiom/phrase in bold.
The options do not necessarily need to be grammatically correct.
He's a versatile player, but under the new coach, he was neither fish nor fowl, unable to assert himself on the pitch.
- Clear
- Useless
- Ambiguous
- Closed
- Introvert
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Answer: C. Ambiguous