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Idiomatic Expressions

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 20mins

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Class
Date
1.

Choose the correct meaning of the idiomatic expression.


The son squandered his wealth in loose living.

a)

living in frugality

b)

spent everything

c)

extravagant life

2.

Choose the correct meaning of the idiomatic expression.


Father can't do it alone. Can you lend him a hand?

a)

leave him alone

b)

help him

c)

ask someone for help

3.

Choose the correct meaning of the idiomatic expression.


It must have been a let-down not to respect elders especially your parents.

a)

disappointment

b)

consolation

c)

appreciation

4.

Choose the correct meaning of the idiomatic expression.


The family is living from hand to mouth since the father lost his job.

a)

have extra money

b)

have much money

c)

have only enough money

5.

Choose the correct meaning of the idiomatic expression.


Please make up your mind as we need to know what to do next.

a)

concentrate

b)

decide

c)

leave

6.

Choose the correct meaning of the idiomatic expression.


My friend is two-faced. He says something nice when I am with him but makes jokes about me when we aren't.

a)

disloyal

b)

respectful

c)

honest

7.

Choose the correct meaning of the idiomatic expression.


The son was lost and is found.

a)

wandered and looked for the way back home

b)

didn't know what to do and waited for someone to help him

c)

realized his mistake and asked for forgiveness

8.

Choose the correct meaning of the idiomatic expression.


The son was still a long way off but his father recognized him.

a)

distant

b)

drawing closer

c)

near

9.

Choose the correct meaning of the idiomatic expression.


"The son of mine was dead but has come back to life.

a)

became repentant

b)

gave joy to the father

c)

happy to be back home

10.

Choose the correct meaning of the idiomatic expression.


The son must have put across his reasons for coming back.

a)

made a symbol

b)

explained to be understood

c)

brought a cross