Idioms - Quiz

to cut corners

• to attempt a task without putting in much effort or resources
• to find the best way to solve a problem
• to get from one place to another quickly
• to hurt the feelings of a good friend

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

to have butterflies in your stomach

• to feel sick
• to feel hungry
• to feel angry
• to feel nervous

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

to burn the candle at both ends

• to do two things at the same time
• to use all resources available to you
• to go to bed late and get up early
• to do something unecessary

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

to get bent out of shape

• to work out too much
• to gain weight quickly
• to face a difficult situation
• to get upset or angry

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

to let the cat out of the bag

• to reveal a secret you were supposed to keep
• to express your feelings
• to do what someone asks
• to let an animal you had captured escape

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

to cost an arm and a leg

• to cost less than expected
• to be very expensive
• to accept cash only for an item
• to require a lot of physical effort

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

to kill two birds with one stone

• to accomplish two things at the same time
• to have extreme luck
• to make a big mistake
• to respond to a question in an unusual way

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

to go back to square one

• to act like a child
• to reorganize something
• to go above and beyond what was expected
• to start over something you've been working on

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

to beat around the bush

• to go looking for trouble
• to threaten someone
• to fail to address the true issue
• to be upset about something someone said

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

to feel under the weather

• to feel sick
• to feel afraid
• to feel sleepy
• to feel intimidated

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B