Understanding Words and Idioms

Which word best describes something causing great fear?

• Spooky

• Dreadful

• Easy as pie

• Wicked

If someone is 'cool as a cucumber,' they are:

• Very scared

• Very calm

• Very excited

• Very angry

'A tough cookie' refers to a person who is:

• Fragile

• Weak

• Resilient and determined

• Easily influenced

What does 'in the soup' mean?

• Feeling sick

• In trouble

• Very relaxed

• Working hard

Which word means 'fear or nervousness about something happening'?

• Indomitable

• Trepidation

• Formidable

• Appalling

If an idea is 'half-baked,' it is:

• Well planned

• Only partially thought out

• Perfect

• Very exciting

What does 'chew the fat' mean?

• Eat a large meal

• Have a long conversation

• Exercise

• Argue

If something is 'intimidating,' it is:

• Welcoming

• Frightening or daunting

• Simple

• Joyful

Someone who is described as 'salt of the earth' is:

• Rich

• Humble and good-natured

• Strange

• Lazy

What does 'go bananas' mean?

• Get really upset

• Eat too much

• Lose control or become very excited

• Stay calm