Understanding Idioms and Phrases

What does the idiom "have spring fever" mean?

• To be full of joy that the spring season has arrived

• To feel tired and sleepy

• To be allergic to flowers

• To dislike the spring season

What does the idiom "a ray of sunshine" refer to?

• A person who brings joy when he or she arrives

• A person who is always serious

• A person who dislikes sunny weather

• A person who is very quiet

What does the idiom "the grass is always greener on the other side" mean?

• To feel like an alternative will be better, even though it probably won't be

• To always prefer your own situation

• To dislike change

• To enjoy gardening

What does the idiom "egg someone on" mean?

• To encourage someone to do something risky

• To cook eggs for someone

• To ignore someone's actions

• To discourage someone from taking action

What does the idiom "be no spring chicken" mean?

• To not be young and energetic anymore

• To be very young and energetic

• To dislike chickens

• To be afraid of spring

What does the idiom "walk on eggshells" mean?

• To act in a nervous manner

• To walk very quickly

• To be very confident

• To enjoy eating eggs

What does the phrase "The grass is always greener on the other side" mean?

• The grass on the other side is actually greener.

• People often think others have it better than they do.

• Grass grows better on the other side of fences.

• Cows prefer grass from different fields.

Why did the bookkeeper quit her job?

• To travel the world.

• To pursue a legal education.

• To start a new business.

• To take care of her family.

What does the phrase "The grass is always greener on the other side" mean?

• To feel like an alternative will be better even though it probably won’t be.

• Grass that grows better on one side of a fence.

• Something that is better than something else.

• A type of grass that is greener than others.

What does the phrase "a ray of sunshine" most likely mean in the context of the sentence?

• A source of light

• A source of happiness

• A weather condition

• A time of day