Animal Idioms for B2 Students

Mike's biting off more than he can chew with his job.

• Mike is overwhelmed with his job.

• Mike is underpaid for his job.
• Mike is looking for a new job.
• Mike is enjoying his job.

How would you use 'catch someone off guard' in a sentence?

• Her surprise party caught everyone off guard.

• The sudden announcement of the meeting caught everyone off guard.

• I was caught off guard by the movie's ending.

• The weather caught me off guard yesterday.

We haven't discussed about the elephant in the room yet. It's unnerving.

• The elephant in the room is a common phrase used in cooking.
• The elephant in the room is an important issue that hasn't been discussed.
• The elephant in the room is a fictional character in a story.
• The elephant in the room is a minor detail that has been addressed.

Bob is just a big fish in a small pond when he works here.

• Bob is a small fish in a big ocean.
• Bob is unknown in his current environment.
• Bob is struggling to fit in with his peers.
• Bob is prominent in his current environment.

What does it mean when information is 'straight from the horse's mouth'?

• It indicates that the information is from a secondary source.

• It refers to information that is widely rumored.

• It means the information is from a reliable, direct source.

• It means the information is outdated and unreliable.

How can one 'put the cart before the horse'?

• Completing tasks in a random order without a plan.
• Prioritizing tasks based on popularity.
• Doing things in the wrong order or prioritizing incorrectly.
• Following a strict schedule without flexibility.

Margaret threw caution to the wind when she gossiped that way.

• Margaret acted recklessly.

• Margaret was very thorough.

• Margaret acted prudishly.

• Margaret followed the rules meticulously.

When would you say you need to 'take a rain check'?

• When you want to accept an invitation immediately.

• When you have already accepted an invitation and cannot change plans.

• When you are excited to attend an event without hesitation.

• When you cannot accept an invitation now but want to do so later.

What does 'planting a flag on the mountain' symbolize?

• A marker for navigation

• A decoration for the landscape

• A sign of surrender

• Achievement and conquest

After Mark quit his C-level position, Keith have big shoes to fill.

• Keith has to take on a challenging role or responsibility after someone who was very successful.

• Mark will return to his position soon. Keith has a lot of physical strength.

• Keith is excited about the promotion.

• Keith is not qualified for the role. He also has a large amount of money to spend.