Understanding English Idioms and Expressions

Understanding English Idioms and Expressions

Assessment

Interactive Video

English

6th - 8th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Richard Gonzalez

FREE Resource

This video tutorial introduces various English idioms related to body parts, such as 'big mouth', 'cost an arm and a leg', 'no-brainer', 'let your hair down', 'in over your head', 'the upper hand', 'in the blink of an eye', and 'like pulling teeth'. Each idiom is explained with its meaning and usage in everyday language. The video concludes with additional resources for learning English.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the idiom 'a big mouth' imply about a person?

They have a large appetite.

They tend to gossip or reveal secrets.

They are good at keeping secrets.

They are very quiet.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

It is very cheap.

It is extremely expensive.

It is free.

It is moderately priced.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a 'no-brainer' decision?

A decision that is impossible to make.

A decision that requires a lot of thought.

A decision that is very difficult to make.

A decision that is very easy to make.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does it mean to 'let your hair down'?

To work harder.

To get a haircut.

To relax and be comfortable.

To become more stressed.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the idiom 'in over your head' suggest?

You are in a situation that is too easy.

You are in a situation that is very relaxing.

You are in a situation that is too difficult.

You are in a situation that is very boring.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does it mean to have 'the upper hand'?

To be in a weaker position.

To be in control or have the advantage.

To be undecided.

To be confused.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

If something happens 'in the blink of an eye', how does it occur?

Not at all.

Very slowly.

At a normal pace.

Incredibly quickly.

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