Idioms and Phrases Quiz

What does the idiom 'cost an arm and a leg' imply?

• Something is very common

• Something is extremely expensive

• Something is very cheap

• Something is very rare

If something is 'a dime a dozen', what does it mean?

• It is very expensive

• It is very valuable

• It is very common

• It is very rare

What does 'take with a grain of salt' suggest?

• Change your true nature

• Exaggerate a small problem

• Don't take something too seriously

• Believe everything you hear

What does 'make a mountain out of a molehill' mean?

• Exaggerate a small problem

• Solve a big problem easily

• Change your true nature

• Ignore a big issue

What does 'head in the clouds' refer to?

• Being very focused

• Being very serious

• Being distracted or daydreaming

• Being very practical

What does 'actions speak louder than words' imply?

• Actions are more important than words

• Words are more important than actions

• Words and actions are equally important

• Neither words nor actions matter

What does 'burn the midnight oil' mean?

• Work only during the day

• Finish work early

• Avoid working late

• Work or study late into the night

What does 'a double-edged sword' refer to?

• Something with both positive and negative effects

• Something with only negative effects

• Something with no effects

• Something with only positive effects

What does 'at the drop of a hat' mean?

• With a lot of hesitation

• Without any hesitation

• After a long delay

• With careful consideration

What does 'miss the boat' imply?

• Catch an opportunity

• Miss an opportunity

• Create an opportunity

• Ignore an opportunity