Idioms 1

Read the dialogue and choose the best answer.

A: I failed at calculus, so I guess I'll go back to square one.

B: Really? What are you gonna do?

A: I'll take a basic course.

B: That's a good idea.

Which one is the idiom?

• That's a good idea.

• What are you gonna do?

•  I'll go back to square one.

• I'll take a basic course.

"I’ve been feeling a bit out of sorts lately. It's really uncomfortable."

It means he is ...

(multiple answers)

• very happy

• not feeling good

• unwell

• amused

Nancy: What's the matter? You look so pale!

Mia: I always get butterflies in my stomach before school tests.

Nancy: Ah! Look, follow me. .... You will be calmer soon.

What suggestion will Nancy probably give?

• Fly to the moon

• Take a deep breath

• Cheat on your friend

• Skip the test

Read the dialog carefully.

A: You look awful? Something wrong?

B: A lot! The washing machine started leaking, my car broke down, 

then to top it all off I locked myself out of the house.

A: O, Dear. Good thing you call me soon.

B: Thanks a lot!

What does the underlined phrase mean?

• to make it even worse

• begin to think in a correct way

• asks me difficult questions

• control my emotions

Fill the gap with the correct idiom.

"... for a moment, and I'll explain what happens."

 Gina is an amazing athlete. Every year she ... in international racing.

The correct idiom for the blank is ... 

• to top it all of

• hits the mark

• goes back to square one

• butterflies in my stomach

Which one is the best caption for the picture?

•  He arrived at the beach in the nick of time.

• People sometimes make fun of my boyfriend's name.

• Judy was over the moon when Tim proposed to her.

• She put me on the spot because I was late coming home.

What are the correct pairs?

• A-1, B-3, C-4, D-2

• A-3, B-2, C-1, D-4

• A-3, B-4, C-2, D-1

• A-2, B-1, C-3, D-4

"You have been quiet for a while, a penny for your thoughts. I'm curious about what happens."

What does "a penny for your thoughts" mean?

• I'll give you money.

• To get upset

• To be successful

• Tell me what you're thinking

“Good luck with your test tomorrow. I'll keep my fingers crossed.”

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