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Idioms Test

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Barking up the wrong tree
a)
Something good that isn't recognized at first.
b)
Looking in the wrong place. Accusing the wrong person
c)
When an attempt fails and it's time to start all over.
d)
This idiom is used when something is very expensive.
2.
Every cloud has a silver lining
a)
Be optimistic, even difficult times will lead to better days.
b)
You are not very good at something. You could definitely not do it professionally.
c)
Believe someone's statement, without proof.
d)
Keep something away.
3.
Last straw
a)
Actions or communications need more than one person.
b)
To go to bed.
c)
Do or say something exactly right. 
d)
The final problem in a series of problems.
4.
Take with a grain of salt
a)
To hear something from the authoritative source.
b)
Would never like to do something. 
c)
This is used when someone does not want to choose or make a decision.
d)
This means not to take what someone says too seriously.
5.
Feel a bit under the weather
a)
This idiom means 'to hear rumors' about something or someone.
b)
Feeling slightly ill.
c)
Overwhelmed by what is happening in the moment.
d)
When something is done badly to save money.
6.
Cross that bridge when you come to it
a)
When someone finds it difficult to choose between two alternatives.
b)
This idiom is used when something is very expensive.
c)
Deal with a problem if and when it becomes necessary, not before.
d)
To present a counter argument.
7.
Blessing in disguise
a)
Something good that isn't recognized at first.
b)
A good invention or innovation. A good idea or plan.
c)
This idiom is used when something is very expensive.
d)
Be happy when a person leaves.
8.

Cost an arm and a leg

a)

When someone finds it difficult to choose between two alternatives.

b)

When something is done badly to save money.

c)

This idiom is used when something is very expensive.

d)

This idiom is used to express "Don't make plans for something that might not happen".

9.
Be over the moon
a)
Happening very rarely
b)
Extremely pleased or happy
c)
Very easy.
d)
A very small part of something much bigger.
10.
When pigs fly
a)
This means don’t make a decision based on a brief impression or outward appearance
b)
Used if something someone says, is precisely correct. 
c)
To study very hard.
d)
This means that something will never happen.
11.

We tried to give Tommy a surprise party for his birthday, but Mary let the cat out of the bag.

a)

told the secret

b)

let his cat get away

12.

I don’t mean to toot my own horn, but I’m the fastest kid on my block and the smartest too.

a)

brag

b)

wake you up

13.

He knew the test would be hard, so he decided to hit the books.

a)

throw his books away and give up

b)

study hard

14.

She quickly finished her homework because she knew if she didn’t have it done when her mother got home she would be in hot water.

a)

in trouble

b)

in the shower

15.

She was excited to go to the beach with her family because they went once in a blue moon.

a)

once a long while

b)

once a month

16.
Carla put her foot in her mouth really means...
a)
Carla takes yoga classes.
b)
She said something embarrassing.
c)
Carla ate a snack.
17.
The boy "cried wolf" means...
a)
He asked for help when he didn't need it.
b)
He shouted very loudly.
c)
He complained all the time.
18.
She is walking on eggshells means...
a)
She is learning how to walk.
b)
She is in the chicken coop.
c)
She is trying not to upset anyone.
19.
Which idiom goes the best with this sentence?
She memorized something.
a)
You're the apple of my eye.
b)
Knows it by heart
c)
She took me under her wing.
20.
He's a chip off of the old block really means...
a)
He earns money chopping wood.
b)
He is like his mom or dad.
c)
He used to live here.
21.
Keep your chin up really means...
a)
Don't feel bad. Stay positive.
b)
Don't look down.
c)
You did horrible.
22.

If you say that something costs an arm and a leg,

a)

it is extremely cheap

b)

it is not worth the money

c)

it is very expensive

23.

If you take something with a pinch of salt,

a)

you don't completely believe something because you think it's probably not true

b)

you like your food to be salty

c)

you think something might bring you bad luck

24.

If you speak of the devil,

a)

you say something bad about someone

b)

you talk directly about a hot issue

c)

the person you are talking about unexpectedly appears

25.

When you see eye to eye with someone,

a)

you look extremely similar to someone

b)

you are glad to see this person

c)

you agree with someone completely

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