Idioms Quiz

What does “break the ice” mean?

• To literally crack ice

• To start a conversation and make people feel comfortable

• To avoid talking to people

• To make someone angry

If someone says, “I’m going to hit the sack,” what do they mean?

• They will start boxing

• They will go shopping

• They will go to bed and sleep

• They will clean the house

What does “under the weather” mean?

• It’s raining heavily

• Feeling unwell or sick

• Being very happy

• Not knowing the forecast

If something is “a piece of cake,” it is…

• Delicious food

• Very easy

• Impossible to do

• A birthday surprise

When someone “burns the midnight oil,” they are…

• Lighting candles at night

• Cooking a late dinner

• Working or studying late into the night

• Watching TV until morning

What does “spill the beans” mean?

• To drop food on the floor

• To reveal a secret

• To waste time

• To make a mistake

If someone is “in hot water,” what are they?

• Taking a bath

• In trouble

• Feeling very relaxed

• Cooking dinner