Worksheetsidioms
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 5mins
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.
Cry over spilt milk
a)
Being Inquisitive can lead you into an unpleasant situation.
b)
This idiom is used when something is very expensive.
c)
When you complain about a loss from the past.
d)
Do not put all your resources in one possibility.
3.
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.
4.
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.
5.
Piece of cake
a)
This means not to take what someone says too seriously.
b)
A job, task or other activity that is easy or simple.
c)
To have no idea, do not know the answer to a question
d)
Come to the point - leave out details
6.
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.
7.
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.
8.
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.
9.
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.
10.
Go the extra mile
a)
A way of asking what someone is thinking.
b)
To further a loss with mockery or indignity; to worsen an unfavorable situation.
c)
Looking in the wrong place. Accusing the wrong person.
d)
To make a special effort/try very hard to achieve your goal.
11.
Be a catch.
a)
Everything. All of it.
b)
Be someone worth marrying/having.
c)
Would never like to do something.
d)
To hear something from the authoritative source.
12.
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".
13.
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.
14.
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.
15.
Kick the bucket
a)
Avoid a conflict
b)
When everything seems to be going wrong.
c)
Not making a firm decision between different choices.
d)
To die
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