Similes and Idioms Quiz

What does the idiom 'break the ice' mean?

• To avoid social interaction

• To end a conversation abruptly

• To literally break a piece of ice

• To initiate a conversation or social interaction in a situation where there is tension or awkwardness.

Complete the simile: As busy as a ________.

• turtle

• rock

• bee

• sloth

What does the idiom 'hit the nail on the head' mean?

• To miss the point completely

• To describe exactly what is causing a situation or problem.

• To be unsure about something

• To hit a physical nail with a hammer

Complete the simile: As cool as a ________.

• hot potato

• penguin

• cucumber

• burning fire

What does the idiom 'cost an arm and a leg' mean?

• Affordable and cheap

• Costing a finger and a toe

• Referring to a physical injury

• Very expensive or costly

Complete the simile: As blind as a ________.

• cheetah

• bat

• rainbow

• rock

What does the idiom 'barking up the wrong tree' mean?

• Listening to the correct advice

• Following a clear and logical path

• Chasing after the right solution

• Pursuing a mistaken or misguided line of thought or course of action

Complete the simile: As brave as a ________.

• bunny

• kitten

• turtle

• lion

What does the idiom 'piece of cake' mean?

• Something that is very difficult to do

• A type of dessert

• A type of puzzle

• Something that is very easy to do

Complete the simile: As clear as ________.

• soup

• crystal

• mud

• fog