Idioms 2

Multiple Choice

That whole set of meal is delicious and ____! I would definitely order it again next time.

• as cheap as chips

• to have sticky fingers

• cost an arm and a leg

• barking up the wrong tre

Multiple Choice

Julie always says she'll donate to the school, and she never does, so I doubt she will this year. ____, after all.

• A picture is worth a thousand words

• To have sticky fingers

• Actions speak louder than words

• Barking up the wrong tree

Multiple Choice

I wouldn’t buy the IPhone 13 as it's ______!

• As cheap as chips

• to have sticky fingers

• a piece of cake

• costing me an arm and a leg

Multiple Choice

If you think I'll help you cheat, you're definitely ____!

• actions speak louder than words

• barking up the wrong tree

• a piece of cake

• break a leg

Multiple Choice

I'm sorry my gift came late, but ___, right?

• better late than never

• to have sticky fingers

• a piece of cake

• a blessing in disguise

Multiple Choice

Running late for work turned out to be ____. I would have been in the middle of that big multi-car pileup had I left the house on time.

• a picture is worth a thousand words

• to have sticky fingers

• a blessing in disguise

• barking up the wrong tree

Multiple Choice

I thought I was going to fail the test, but it turned out to be ____!

• cost an arm and a leg

• a piece of cake

• barking up the wrong tree

• fingers crossed

Multiple Choice

I think the new cashier we hired ___, because money has begun disappearing from the till on the days that he's working.

• fingers crossed

• better late than never

• a blessing in disguise

• has sticky fingers

Multiple Choice

I know I'm doing a bad job of describing it, so just look at this picture from their website— ____, isn't it?

• a picture is worth a thousand words

• better late than never

• to have sticky fingers

• actions speak louder than words

Multiple Choice

I studied for that exam for two weeks, so I hope I get a good grade on it. ___!

• to have sticky fingers

• Fingers crossed

• actions speak louder than words

• as cheap as chips

Multiple Choice

I might as well ____ and drop off my letter while I'm at the mall for the bread I need.

• Break the ice

• kill two birds with one stone

• every cloud has a silver lining

• To give someone the cold shoulder

Multiple Choice

I have to get up early for work tomorrow, so I think I'd better ___.

• in the nutshell

• hang in there

• every cloud has a silver lining

• hit the sack

Multiple Choice

She thinks you talked bad about her—that's why she's been ____ all day.

• kill two birds with a stone

• jump on bandwagon

• giving you the cold shoulder

• hit the sack

Multiple Choice

A lot of people ____ after watching the performance from BTS.

• to miss the boat

• jump on the bandwagon

• spill the beans

• to let the cat out of the bag

Multiple Choice

_____, this app will help you to plan parties. Try it!

• To miss the boat

• Hang in there

• Every cloud has a silver lining

• In a nutshell

Multiple Choice

How did Mom find out we were planning a surprise party for her? Who ____?

• break the ice

• let the cat out of the bag

• Every cloud has a silver lining

• In a nutshell

Multiple Choice

If you don't call the car sellar back right away, you're going to ___.

• to give someone cold shoulder

• To jump on the bandwagon

• miss the boat

• spill the beans

Multiple Choice

Everyone was deathly silent after John went angry and left the meeting. I tried ____ with a joke, but it didn't help.

• To hit the sack

• To kill two birds with one stone

• Hang in there

• breaking the ice

Multiple Choice

I know you're worried, but ____—the doctor will call soon.

• spilled the beans

• To kill two birds with one stone

• Hang in there

• In a nutshell

Multiple Choice

I know you're upset, but just keep in mind that ____—you'll get lots of experience as the understudy!

• spilled the beans

• every cloud has a silver lining

• Hang in there

• To give cold shoulder

Multiple Choice

The road to becoming a doctor is long, hard, and exhausting, not to mention expensive! But ____.

• no pain, no gain

• no one's cup of tea

• hit the books

• By the skin of your teeth

Multiple Choice

Oh man, my car wouldn't start this morning—I just made it here ____!

• Find a needle in a haystack

• on the ball

• sleep on

• By the skin of my teeth

Multiple Choice

Trying to find my contact lens on the floor was like ____.

• looking for a needle in a haystack

• hit the books

• up in the air

• Twist someone’s arm

Multiple Choice

Peter only comes out for a drink ___ now that he has kids.

• Not one’s cup of tea

• once in blue moon

• no pain, no gain

• on the ball

Multiple Choice

Why don't you ____ the offer and let us know your decision in the morning?

• find a needle in a haystack

• once in blue moon

• by the skin of your teeth

• sleep on

Multiple Choice

I have to go home now and ____. I have finals next week.

• twist my arm

• up in the air

• hit the books

• sleep on

Multiple Choice

Becky and I were supposed get lunch this weekend, but things are ____ now because she's not feeling well.

• twist my arm

• up in the air

• cup of tea

• on the ball

Multiple Choice

I invited you because I thought watching movie was your ____.

• no pain, no gain

• find a needle in a haystack

• cup of tea

• on the ball

Multiple Choice

I can't believe Molly got that report done so quickly—she's really ___.

• no pain, no gain

• sleep on it

• up in the air

• on the ball

Multiple Choice

They had to _____ to convince me to start volunteering, but when I finally did, I realized how much I loved it.

• by skin on 

• cup of tea

• twist my arm

• once in a blue moon

Multiple Choice

She was ___ when her fiancé proposed to her.

• sit tight

• on cloud nine

• under the weather

• when pigs fly

Multiple Choice

Everyone likes me because I'm so quiet and obedient. The same cannot be said for my wild cousin Nathan, who's been the ___ since we were kids.

• be all ears

• couch potato

• under the weather

• black sheep

Multiple Choice

Kim is staying for dinner, and she ____, so you better make some extra food.

• eats like a horse

• on cloud nine

• fair and square

• take a rain check

Multiple Choice

Lisa wants to date a man who loves to travel and explore, not a ____ who watches television all the time.

• eats like a horse

• sit tight

• when pigs fly

• couch potato

Multiple Choice

Yeah, I was ____ last week, but I'm feeling much better now.

• eats like a horse

• under the weather

• when pigs fly

• be all ears

Multiple Choice

Tell me about your first day at the new job—I'm ____!

• black sheep

• eat like a horse

• when pigs fly

• all ears

Multiple Choice

I'm sorry, but I'll have to ____  for dinner this Saturday. Would next weekend work for you?

• take a rain check

• under the weather

• sit tight

• on cloud nine

Multiple Choice

I'm sure that David would be happy to pay for everyone—____, that is.

• be all ears

• under the weather

• eat like a horse

• when pigs fly

Multiple Choice

I know you're anxious, but just ____—they'll let you know the results when they're ready.

• sit tight

• all ears

• fair and square

• take a rain check

Multiple Choice

She won the game ____.

• under the weather

• when pigs fly

• fair and square

• couch potato

Multiple Choice

Leave them alone! You simply can’t teach old ____new ____.

• Dogs … Tricks

• Men … Magic

• Cats … moves

• Parrots … words

Multiple Choice

He pulled up his ____ and started over again.

• collar

• gun

• socks

• sleeves

Multiple Choice

You should set a good example and practice what you ____.

• teach

• preach

• reach

• act

Multiple Choice

I know ____ was not build in a day, but we have been spending too much time on this.

• Singapore

• Britain

• Rome

• China

Multiple Choice

Although he offers a lot of ideas, there is little substance. After all, empty ____ make the most noise.

• tins

• vessels

• bowls

• bottles

Multiple Choice

Do not be so hard on him. To ____ is human, to forgive is divine.

• fails

• err

• fault

• mistake

Multiple Choice

It is better to ask for their help because many hands make ____ work.

• easy

• light

• efficient

• more

Multiple Choice

The grand building is nothing but a white ____.

• dog

• tiger

• elephant

• rabbit

Multiple Choice

It was like jumping out of the ____ pan into the fire when he changed his job.

• sizzling

• frying

• hot

• heated

Multiple Choice

You were hitting him below the ____ when you asked his sister for his project plans.

• face

• waist

• chin

• belt