Common English Idioms Quiz

What does the idiom 'all ears' mean?

• Not interested

• Paying close attention

• Feeling sleepy

• Being confused

If something 'costs an arm and a leg', what does it imply?

• It is very cheap

• It is free

• It is moderately priced

• It is very expensive

What does 'go the extra mile' suggest about a person's actions?

• They do the bare minimum

• They are late

• They exceed expectations

• They avoid work

What does it mean if someone is 'under the weather'?

• They are traveling

• They are feeling unwell

• They are outside

• They are enjoying the weather

If someone is 'on cloud nine', how are they feeling?

• Very sad

• Extremely happy

• Confused

• Angry

What does 'once in a blue moon' mean?

• Every day

• Very often

• Never

• Rarely

What does 'let the cat out of the bag' mean?

• To keep a secret

• To reveal a secret

• To lose something

• To find a cat

What does 'hit the nail on the head' imply?

• To be confused

• To miss the point

• To be exactly right

• To make a mistake

What does 'hold your horses' mean?

• To rush

• To be patient

• To be happy

• To be angry

What does 'every cloud has a silver lining' suggest?

• Clouds are always beautiful

• Good things come to those who wait

• Every situation is bad

• There is something good in every bad situation