Learn English Idioms

Tom lost his house in the earthquake and he built a new house from scratch.

• From the beginning

• From where the house was destroyed

• From some old stuffs

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Jenny’s harsh words only added fuel to the fire.

• Making situation under control

• Making the situation worse

• Making things complicated

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My brother threw a wet blanket on my plans to start a new website.

• Threw a wet blanket at the computer

• Threw a wet blanket at me

• Discouraged me

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When pigs fly I will be the most powerful man on the earth.

• Something will never happen

• A dream is coming true

• A funny incident

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When I walked to music class in the evening, it was raining cats and dogs.

• Cats and dogs are getting wet in the rain

• It was raining heavily

• Animal are moving from here and there

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The journalist hit the nail on the head through his powerful statement.

• To say something correct and true

• To make false comments

• To praise someone

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My teacher wants me to learn the formulas by heart.

• By writing them on heart shaped paper

• Memorize them

• By learning in a calm and quiet place

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My girlfriend does not care about me. She is looking out for number one

• Looking for something special

• Looking for her own interest

• Looking for numerous things

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My friend shouted ‘Break a leg’ when I entered on the stage.

• Break the stage

• Break my own leg

• Wished me good luck

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Nora was participating in the play, but she got cold feet.

• She was ill

• She was afraid

• She had a cold feet

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