Insta Idioms Review

Which of the following is an idiomatic expression?

• The cat is sleeping.

• Cry me a river.

• I have a red ball.

• She runs fast.

Choose the sentence that correctly uses the idiom "I stand corrected."

• I stand corrected when I am tired.

• I stand corrected after learning the right answer.

• I stand corrected on the playground.

• I stand corrected to see better.

Which phrase means "to refuse politely"?

• Thanks but no thanks.

• That's rich.

• It's my jam.

• Do dirty.

Fill in the blank: When someone is being unfair, you might say they "______."

• do dirty

• much of a muchness

• it's my jam

• cry me a river

Which sentence uses "that's rich" correctly?

• That's rich, I love chocolate cake.

• That's rich, coming from someone who never helps.

• That's rich, let's go to the park.

• That's rich, I have a new book.

What does the idiom "cry me a river" mean?

• To build a river.

• To show a lot of sympathy.

• To not care about someone's complaints.

• To swim in a river.

Which of these is NOT an idiom?

• It's my jam.

• Much of a muchness.

• The sun is hot.

• Do dirty.

Choose the correct use of "it's my jam."

• I like this song, it's my jam!

• I spilled my jam on the floor.

• I made jam with my mom.

• The jam is in the fridge.

What does "much of a muchness" mean?

• Very different.

• Almost the same.

• Very tasty.

• Very expensive.

Which sentence uses "thanks but no thanks" correctly?

• Thanks but no thanks, I already have dessert.

• Thanks but no thanks, I am very hungry.

• Thanks but no thanks, I want more.

• Thanks but no thanks, I am going to sleep.