Common English Phrases Quiz

“Once in a blue moon” means:

• An event that happens at night

• An event that happens infrequently

• A sad moment

• A celebration

“A blessing in disguise” means:

• A hidden treasure

• A misfortune that later results in something good

• A religious ceremony

• A surprise party

“Break a leg” means:

• To injure yourself

• To hurry up

• Good luck

• To dance

“To cost an arm and a leg” means:

• To require surgery

• To be very expensive

• To be painful

• To be free

“No pain, no gain” means:

• You must suffer to succeed

• Avoid hard work

• Pain is unnecessary

• Money comes easily

“Bite the bullet” means:

• To eat something hard

• To avoid a problem

• To endure something unpleasant

• To laugh nervously

“Spill the beans” means:

• To drop food

• To reveal a secret

• To clean up

• To cook quickly

“Speak of the devil” means:

• To talk about religion

• The person you were discussing appears

• To whisper

• To argue

“Cut to the chase” means:

• To edit a film

• To get to the point

• To run away

• To interrupt

“On cloud nine” means:

• Extremely happy

• Confused

• Flying in a plane

• Sleeping