Common English Idioms from Movies and TV Series

What does the phrase 'hit the sack' imply?

• Start a game

• Go to bed

• Throw a punch

• Pack a bag

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What is the meaning of 'break a leg' in theatrical terms?

• Perform poorly

• Wish for luck

• Literally break a leg

• Start a show

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If someone says 'let's call it a day', what are they suggesting?

• Start the day

• Plan a day out

• Make a phone call

• End the work

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

• They are outdoors

• They are under a roof

• They are traveling

• They are feeling ill

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What does 'spill the beans' mean?

• Drop some beans

• Reveal a secret

• Cook a meal

• Start gardening

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What does it mean to 'see eye to eye' with someone?

• To watch together

• To look closely

• To agree

• To argue

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How would you describe a task that is 'a piece of cake'?

• Expensive

• Difficult

• Time-consuming

• Easy

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What does 'the last straw' signify?

• End of a story

• Final tolerance limit

• Last piece of straw

• Final drink

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

• Literally costing limbs

• Physically demanding

• Very expensive

• Very cheap

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What does 'when pigs fly' imply?

• When pigs climb

• When it's impossible

• When it's raining

• When it's very likely

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