Essential English Idioms Quiz

What does the idiom 'act your age' suggest?

• Behave more quietly

• Behave more energetically

• Behave more maturely

• Behave more childishly

What does 'ahead of the game' mean?

• Being confused

• Being in a favorable position

• Being in a losing position

• Being behind schedule

What does 'all eyes and ears' imply?

• Being uninterested

• Being sleepy

• Being attentive

• Being distracted

What does 'as good as one's word' mean?

• Being unreliable

• Being forgetful

• Being reliable

• Being dishonest

What does 'at the end of the day' signify?

• Never

• In the middle

• Initially

• Ultimately

What does 'better late than never' suggest?

• It's better to be on time

• It's better to be late than not at all

• It's better to be early

• It's better to never arrive

What does 'bite the bullet' mean?

• Avoid a situation

• Complain about a situation

• Face a situation with courage

• Ignore a situation

What does 'bite the dust' imply?

• To succeed

• To ignore

• To celebrate

• To fail

What does 'black and white' mean?

• Confusing

• Clear and straightforward

• Colorful

• Ambiguous

What does 'Rome wasn't built in a day' suggest?

• Great things take time

• Great things happen quickly

• Great things are easy

• Great things are impossible