Idioms Lesson in Language Arts

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English Idioms

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Common Verbs

Choose the best option

Multiple Choice

Sorry but I can't watch the game with you tonight, I have to ___.

Tomorrow is my Economics Final.

• hit the books

• hit the sack

• face the music

Literally, it means to physically hit your reading books, but this phrase is actually used to say you´re going to study.

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​Hit the books

Multiple Choice

It's time for me to ___, I'm so tired.

• hit the music

• hit the sack

• hit the pillow

The literal meaning of this would be physically hitting or beating a sack, but idiomatically it means you're going to bed.

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Hit the sack

Multiple Choice

Your need to ___. You failed because you didn't study so you need to take the class again next semester.

• face the music

• pitch in

• hit the books

If someome tells you this, they want you to deal with the reality of a situtation and accept all the consequences.

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Face the music

Multiple Choice

Hello everyone, as we don't have much time here, so I'm going to ___.

• ring a bell

• blow off steam

• cut to the chase

When somebody tells you this expression, it means that you've been talking too long and you need to cut out all those extra details to get to the point.

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Cut to the chase

Multiple Choice

If I get really mad, I usually go on a run to ___.

• blow off steam

• ring a bell

• pitch in

If you´re experiencing some strong feelings and you want to get rid of them, you will blow off steam by doing something to get rid of the stress.

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Blow off steam

Multiple Choice

Let's all ___ a few dollars so we can buy Sally a really good present for her birthday.

• ring a bell

• blow the candles

• pitch in

This phrase actually makes no sense if you try to take it literally. Figuratively speaking, it means to contribute to something or someone ot to join in.

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​Pitch in