ENGLISH IDIOMS IN USE

1. Choose the option that represents an idiomatic expression used to describe happy feelings.

• Grin and bear it

• A heavy heart

• Walking on air

• Down in the dumps

• Not the end of the world

1. Choose the option that represents an idiomatic expression used to describe sad or bad feelings.

• Over the moon

• In seventh heaven

• On cloud nine

• Jump for joy

• Out of sorts

1. What is the meaning of an idiomatic expression “You can say that again”?

• Agree with someone's opinion or statement

• Disagree with someone's opinion or statement

• Ask someone to repeat it

• Ask someone to say it

• Allow someone to say it

When someone says "It's a small world.", they usually mean that...

• they feel like the world is physically small and easy to travel around

• they are surprised by an unexpected connection or coincidence

• they are referring to the globalized nature of modern communication

• they think the world lacks diversity and interesting people

• they believe the world is shrinking due to scientific discoveries

When someone says "get a life," they are usually telling someone to...

• find a better way to improve their health and well-being

• stop being lazy and start working harder on their responsibilities

• stop being boring or overly focused on unimportant matters and do something meaningful or interesting

• live more cautiously and avoid taking unnecessary risks

• focus on helping others instead of being selfish

When someone says "time flies," they usually mean that...

• time moves slower than they expected

• they are feeling bored and unproductive

• time seems to pass quickly, especially when they are enjoying themselves or are busy

• they have a lot of free time to relax and enjoy

• they feel like they need more time to accomplish something important

When someone says they "have a soft spot for someone," it means they...

• find it difficult to trust that person

• feel a special liking or affection for that person, often regardless of their imperfection

• are constantly annoyed by that person's actions

• feel jealous of that person's achievements or relationships

• have a competitive attitude towards that person

When someone prefers to "keep yourself to yourself," it means he/she...

• enjoys socializing and meeting new people

• prefers to avoid sharing personal details and spending time alone

• is always secretive about their plans to surprise others

• avoids responsibilities by staying isolated from others

• is very generous and enjoy helping everyone around them

When something is described as "a red herring," it means it is...

• an important clue that helps solve a problem or mystery

• an unimportant detail or interruption intended to mislead or distract attention

• a surprising event that changes the outcome of a situation

• a piece of evidence that confirms someone's suspicion

• a humorous comment that lightens a serious discussion

When someone says something is "black and white," they usually mean that it is...

• complicated and difficult to understand

• clearly defined or straightforward with no ambiguity

• open to interpretation and can be understood in different ways

• something that changes depending on the situation

• morally neutral, with no right or wrong answer