Idioms

What is an idiom?

• a verb and the rest of the sentence

• a phrase that is funny

• a phrase with a meaning that can’t be interpreted literally

• a word that connects two main ideas

What does the idiom "be all ears" mean?

• be ready and eager to listen

• to have good hearing

• be good at playing an instrument

• be a little sick

What does the idiom "keep a straight face" mean?

• make a joke

• be very boring

• not laughing when something is funny

• become organized and prepared

What does the idiom "the ball is in your court" mean?

• it's up to you to make the next decision or step

• it's too late now

• it's too easy

• it's time to go home

What does the idiom "pick someone's brain" mean?

• share same opinions as someone

• make someone laugh

• to get some information from someone

• not want to do something due to fear

What does the idiom "be on the ball" mean?

• being able to balance yourself on top of something

• when something seems familiar

• able to think or react very quickly

• very close to getting into trouble

What does the idiom "have the best of both worlds" mean?

• to own two different things

• being able to enjoy two different things at the same time

• to spend a lot of money

• to have a very cozy home

What does it mean if you are asked to "give someone the benefit of the doubt"?

• Work harder to help someone.

• Trust what someone says.

• Agree with someone.

• Don't give up on someone.

What does it mean if something is "a blessing in disguise"?

• Something is common.

• Something is good luck.

• Something seems bad at first but turns out to be good.

• Something that needs to be done again.

What does it mean if something is "a dime a dozen"?

• It is unique.

• It is beautiful.

• It is common.

• It is interesting.