Idiom Quiz

What is an idiom?

• A comparison not using like or as

• An exaggeration

• A phrase that is not meant to be taken literally

• The same beginning sounds repeated

I feel under the weather today. What does under the weather mean?

• Fit

• Happy

• ill

• Sad

Cat got your tongue?

• Cat tongue

• Why aren't you talking?

• Doggy Bag

He was born with a silver spoon in his mouth means…

• He was born to a rich family

• He was born hungry

• He was born with teeth

Which idiom goes the best with this sentence?

I have a problem.

• I'm getting a hatI

• I'm in a pickle

• Don't put all of your eggs in one basket

He likes to toot his own horn really means…

• He talks loudly.

• He plays in a band.

• He brags all the time.

Carla put her foot in her mouth really means…

• Carla takes yoga classes.

• She said something embarrassing.

• Carla ate a snack.

Suzy's smile is like a ray of sunshine.

• Suzy's smile is bright and pretty.

• Suzy is frowning.

• Suzy is pouting.

• Suzy is smiling.

After I made an A on the test, I felt like I was ON TOP OF THE WORLD!

• Upset

• Excited

• Disappointed

• Confused

I only get to visit my grandparents ONCE IN A BLUE MOON.

• every year

• once a while

• whenever I want

• all the time