Idioms in Context Quiz

1. She always has a chip on her shoulder. What does this idiom mean?

• Always happy and carefree

• Loves to eat chips

• Never holds a grudge

• Easily offended or ready to argue

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2. Can you use the idiom 'hit the nail on the head' in a sentence?

• No, I cannot use the idiom 'hit the nail on the head' in a sentence.

• Yes, I can use the idiom 'spill the beans' in a sentence.

• Yes, I can use the idiom 'hit the nail on the head' in a sentence.

• Yes, I can use the idiom 'kick the bucket' in a sentence.

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3. Explain the meaning of the idiom 'barking up the wrong tree'.

• To water the wrong plant

• To climb the right tree

• To dig in the right spot

• To pursue a mistaken or misguided line of thought or course of action.

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4. Use the idiom 'cost an arm and a leg' in a sentence.

• I bought a book that cost an arm and a leg.

• Buying a new car can cost an arm and a leg.

• I lost my arm and a leg in a car accident.

• The new shoes cost an arm and a leg.

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5. What does the idiom 'break the ice' mean?

• To fix a broken piece of ice

• To initiate a conversation or social interaction

• To start a fire

• To avoid a social interaction

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6. Provide an example of using the idiom 'blessing in disguise' in a sentence.

• The rain on my wedding day was a blessing in disguise because it brought good luck.

• Getting a flat tire on the way to the interview was a blessing in disguise because it made me late.

• Losing my job turned out to be a blessing in disguise because it pushed me to pursue my passion for writing.

• I found a blessing in disguise when I lost my keys and couldn't drive to the party.

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7. What is the meaning of the idiom 'cutting corners'?

• To follow the rules

• To do something in the easiest or quickest way, often sacrificing quality or safety.

• To put in extra effort

• To take the long route

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8. Use the idiom 'burning the midnight oil' in a sentence.

• She was burning the midnight oil to finish her project before the deadline.

• He was burning the midnight oil to go to sleep early.

• The party ended early because they were burning the midnight oil.

• She was burning the midnight oil to relax and watch TV.

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9. Explain the meaning of the idiom 'piece of cake'.

• Something that is extremely difficult

• A type of dance move

• Something that is very easy to do

• A type of dessert made with flour and sugar

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10. Can you use the idiom 'raining cats and dogs' in a sentence?

• No, it was raining money and diamonds yesterday.

• Yes, it was raining sunshine and rainbows yesterday.

• Yes, it was raining cats and dogs yesterday.

• No, it was raining elephants and giraffes yesterday.

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