Unit 1 Week 2 Idiom Practice

When the politician was caught stealing from the taxpayers, everyone thought he would receive a severe punishment, but all he got was a slap on the wrist.

What is the meaning of this idiom?

• he was tapped on the wrist

• received a light punishment

• he did not receive a punishment at all

We thought that our neighbor’s, the Jones family, were rich beyond our wildest dreams, but it turns out that we’re all in the same boat.

What is the meaning of this idiom?

• We are in similar situations

• We don't know each other well at all.

• They are so rich they have a boat.

If Kim thinks that I’m going to let her copy my math homework, she’s barking up the wrong tree.

What is the meaning of this idiom?

• Kim is a dog.

• Kim is a tree.

• Asking the right person.

• Asking the wrong person

The Vikings thought that they would easily beat the other team, but when it was tied with a minute left in the fourth quarter, they knew that this game was really coming down to the wire.

What is the meaning of this idiom

• The outcome of the game will be unknown until the end of the game.

• We already know who won the game.

• There is a wire on the field.

All at once the bush started to shake with movement. What does the idiom, all at once, in this sentence mean?

• movement

• suddenly

• slowly

After the team was loosing by 25 points they wanted to throw in the towel. What does the idiom throw in the towel mean in this sentence?

• Do laundry

• admit defeat or failure

• toss the towel

She was beside herself with grief after her dog ran away. What does the idiom beside herself mean?

• overjoyed

• happy

• busy

• upset

Without a doubt Mary was ready for school when her bags were packed and she had a very restful nights sleep. What does the idiom without a doubt mean?

• likely

• certain

• unsure

• not going to happen

Dad was bent out of shape when he walked into the kitchen to find the sink full of dirty dishes. What does the idiom bent of shape mean?

• enjoys what he sees

• is happy

• gets upset