Idioms and Phrases Quiz

What does the idiom 'piece of cake' imply?

• An easy task

• A complex problem

• A difficult task

• A sweet dessert

If someone 'throws in the towel', what are they doing?

• Giving up

• Cleaning up

• Winning a competition

• Starting a new task

What does 'once in a blue moon' mean?

• Rarely

• Once a week

• Very frequently

• Every day

What does 'in the nick of time' refer to?

• Too late

• At the wrong time

• Just in time

• Very early

What does 'cut to the chase' mean?

• Chase someone

• Avoid a topic

• Start a race

• Get to the point

What does 'burn the candle at both ends' imply?

• Saving energy

• Lighting a candle

• Overworking oneself

• Being very efficient

What does 'a blessing in disguise' mean?

• A hidden curse

• A visible blessing

• A good thing that seemed bad

• A disguised person

If someone is 'under your thumb', what does it mean?

• They are controlling you

• You are controlling them

• They are ignoring you

• You are ignoring them

What does 'throw caution to the wind' imply?

• Being very careful

• Ignoring risks

• Flying a kite

• Saving money

What does 'hit the books' mean?

• To study hard

• To write a book

• To start reading

• To close a book