Idiom Test

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

What is the figurative meaning of this idiom?

• Both families are upset about their neighborhood

• The Jones family lives on a boat

• Both families are experiencing the same circumstances

• Both families are wealthy

I thought Janet would be a good worker, but it turns out that she can’t cut the mustard.

What is the figurative meaning of this idiom?

• Janet is a great employee

• Janet is a rude employee

• Janet isn’t good enough to get the job done

• Janet has many skills but doesn’t care

Ever since Amy’s uncle bought the farm, she’s been faced with the difficult decision of dividing the inheritance amongst the family.

What is the figurative meaning of this idiom?

• Amy’s uncle passed away

• Amy’s uncle loves to live in the country

• Amy’s uncle had a lot of money

• Amy’s uncle gave her a lot of problems

“We tried to give Tommy a surprise party for his birthday, but you let the cat out of the bag!” my friend yelled angrily.

What is the figurative meaning of this idiom?

• someone bought the wrong kind of cake

• someone actually brought a cat to the party

• someone revealed the truth before the right time

• someone lied to Tommy

Dante has a big test tomorrow morning, so he plans to burn the midnight oil going over his notes.

What is the figurative meaning of this idiom?

• Dante will be up all night working hard

• Dante is a great student

• Dante will go to bed at midnight

• Dante has to do all his missing work

When Jerry saw that his little sister had broken his iPhone screen, he read her the riot act.

What is the figurative meaning of this idiom?

• Jerry consoled his sister

• Jerry angrily yelled at his sister

• Jerry read his sister a story

• Jerry asked her to buy him a new iPhone

Joe saw Emily standing there all alone. He knew he’d never have the courage to ask her out while her friends were around, so he decided to strike while the iron was hot.

What is the figurative meaning of this idiom?

• Joe planned to leave Emily alone

• Joe planned to wait to ask Emily out

• Joe planned to ask Emily’s friends to pass her a note

• Joe planned to act quickly while the opportunity existed

In order to get good recommendation from Mr. Holt, I had to get good grades and prove that I am worth my salt.

What is the figurative meaning of this idiom?

• this person needs to prove that he is worthy and up to the task

• this person needs to get some salt

• this person likes bland food

• this person is a student in Mr. Holt’s class

Juan is really over a barrel since he lost the only copy of the book he needed for his report.

What is the figurative meaning of this idiom?

• Juan is in a favorable position

• Juan needs to get a date to prom

• Juan is hopping over a barrel to get in shape

• Juan is not in a good spot

Brooke and Dana have been fighting for two straight weeks, but both friends decided it was time to bury the hatchet.

What is the figurative meaning of this idiom?

• Brooke and Dana decided it was time to dig for treasure

• Brooke and Dana decided it was time to go shopping for axes

• Brooke and Dana decided it was time to make peace

• Brooke and Dana decided it was time to escalate their argument