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English common idioms and expresions

Total questions: 11

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the meaning of: A blessing in disguise

a)

To slow down

b)

Something common

c)

To get something over with because it is inevitable

d)

A good thing that seemed bad at first

2.

Complete the saying: Give someone the benefit of...

(a)  

3.

Break a leg is used:

a)

As part of a sentence

b)

By itself

4.

Which is the expression that means: Work better or leave

a)

Get your act together

b)

Hit the sack

c)

Miss the boat

d)

On the ball

5.

Complete the expression: To make matters

(a)  

6.

Finish the expression: We'll cross that bridge

a)

if it's not flodded

b)

when we come to it

c)

early in the morning

d)

sonner or later

7.

Which expression means: I have no idea

a)

Pull yourself together

b)

Wrap your head around something

c)

Your guess is as good as mine

d)

On the ball

8.

Write the begining of the expression:

... when you're having fun

(a)  

9.

What's the meaning of: Speak of the devil

a)

Not to be so critical

b)

To joke with someone

c)

Things are going bad so far

d)

The person you were just talking about showed up

10.

The expression "Make a long story short" is used:

a)

By itself

b)

As part of a sentence

11.

Are the expressions seen in class clear?

a)

Yes, no problem.

b)

Yes, but I need more practice

c)

Not all of them.

d)

Just a few.