Idiomatic Expressions

She's feeling under the weather today. What does this expression mean?

• Feeling unwell or sick.

• Feeling on top of the world

• Feeling over the moon

• Feeling like a million bucks

When he said he was on cloud nine, what was he trying to convey?

• He was feeling down

• He was on a plane

• He was lost in thought

• He was extremely happy or elated.

The new employee is a fish out of water. What does this imply?

• The new employee is a professional swimmer

• The new employee is a marine biologist

• The new employee is feeling uncomfortable or out of place.

• The new employee is a fisherman

Don't count your chickens before they hatch. What is the message behind this saying?

• Always count your chickens before they hatch

• Count your chickens after they hatch to be sure

• Don't count your chickens after they hatch

• Don't be overly confident or make plans based on uncertain outcomes.

He's a real couch potato. What characteristic does this expression describe?

• Energetic

• Active

• Productive

• Lazy

She's all bark and no bite. What does this idiom suggest about her?

• She is all show and no tell.

• She is all whisper and no shout.

• She is all talk and lacks action.

• She is all rain and no shine.

She's on thin ice with her boss. What does this mean for her?

• She is enjoying a good relationship with her boss.

• She is in a precarious situation or close to being in trouble with her boss.

• She is about to receive a promotion from her boss.

• She is planning a surprise party for her boss.

He's a wolf in sheep's clothing. What is the hidden meaning behind this phrase?

• The person is a vegetarian

• The person is a skilled hunter

• The person is actually a sheep

• The hidden meaning is that the person is deceptive or untrustworthy.

She's a tough cookie. What trait does this idiom highlight?

• Sweet and gentle

• Strength and resilience

• Easygoing and relaxed

• Soft and delicate

He's pulling your leg. What does this expression imply?

• It means someone is joking or teasing in a playful manner.

• It means someone is pulling your arm

• It means someone is pulling your nose

• It means someone is pulling your hair