Idioms Quiz

What does the idiom "Joe went above and beyond." imply?

• Joe did less than he was supposed to do.

• Joe did exactly what he was asked to do.

• Joe did more than was required of him.

• Joe ignored the requirements.

What does the idiom "Bob hit the nail on the head when he identified the main idea." mean?

• Bob completely missed the point.

• Bob was confused about the main issue.

• Bob did something irrelevant.

• Bob was exactly right about something.

What is the meaning of the idiom "It's time to face the music and tell the truth about what happened."?

• To avoid dealing with a difficult situation.

• To confront the consequences of one's actions.

• To play music while telling the truth.

• To tell a lie instead of the truth.

What does the idiom "She's always on cloud nine when she talks about her boyfriend." suggest?

• She is very unhappy.

• She is extremely happy or elated.

• She is confused and disoriented.

• She is feeling down to earth.

What does the idiom "Don't count your chickens before they hatch; wait until the deal is finalized." mean?

• To make plans based on future events that may not happen.

• To count all your possessions regularly.

• To wait until something is certain before making plans based on it.

• To hatch chickens before counting them.

What does the idiom "The manager gave the green light to start the new project." mean?

• The manager postponed the project.

• The manager approved the start of the project.

• The manager was confused about the project.

• The manager cancelled the project.

What is the meaning of the idiom "She has a heart of gold, because she is always helping those in need."

• She is very selfish.

• She is unkind to others.

• She is extremely kind and generous.

• She has a lot of wealth.

What is the meaning of the idiom "I need to cut to the chase and get to the main point of my presentation."

• To avoid the main topic.

• To physically cut something.

• To talk about irrelevant details.

• To get to the point without wasting time.

What is the meaning of this idiom: "Let's bury the hatchet and move on from our past disagreements."

• To make peace and resolve a conflict.

• Someone who is honest and forthright.

• Not dwelling on past mistakes or problems; focusing on finding a solution.

• To get to the most important part of a discussion or activity.

What is the meaning of the idiom: "I'm not going to cry over spilled milk; let's find a solution to the problem."

• To make peace and resolve a conflict.

• Someone who is honest and forthright.

• To get to the most important part of a discussion or activity.

• Not dwelling on past mistakes or problems; focusing on finding a solution.