Body Idioms Quiz

What is an idiom?

• A single word with multiple meanings

• A set of words with a unique meaning

• A phrase that can be understood by its individual words

• A literal expression

What does 'face the facts' mean?

• To dream about possibilities

• To create new facts

• To accept reality as it is

• To ignore reality

What does 'foot the bill' imply?

• To calculate the bill

• To pay for something

• To share the cost

• To avoid paying

What does 'shoulder the blame' mean?

• To blame others

• To accept responsibility

• To share the blame

• To ignore the blame

What does it mean to 'keep someone on their toes'?

• To make someone relax

• To keep someone alert and busy

• To make someone dance

• To keep someone seated

What does 'in over my head' signify?

• Being under control

• Being well-prepared

• Being overwhelmed by responsibilities

• Being in shallow water

What does 'let your hair down' mean?

• To relax and have fun

• To work hard

• To cut your hair

• To tie your hair up

What does 'see eye to eye' usually mean?

• To disagree with someone

• To agree with someone

• To look at someone

• To avoid someone

What does 'butterflies in your stomach' describe?

• Feeling sick

• Feeling hungry

• Feeling excited

• Feeling nervous or anxious

What does 'cost an arm and a leg' mean?

• To be very expensive

• To be free

• To be moderately priced

• To be very cheap