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Total questions: 108

Worksheet time: 58mins

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Class
Date
1.

It's raining cats and dogs, so

a)

Take an umbrella

b)

Keep your pets aside

c)

Watch out for falling animals

2.

If someone is pulling my leg it means that

a)

He is massaging it

b)

We are doing gymnastics

c)

He is joking

3.

I was feeling under the weather, so

a)

I took my umbrella with

b)

Next time I should listen to weather forecast

c)

I went back to bed

4.

If you address to a big cheese, you should

a)

Speak to him as if he is a VIP

b)

Ask him what sort of cheese he likes

c)

Advice the person to do sport in order to lose weight

5.

Mike and Kate decided to tie the knot because

a)

It had become undone

b)

They loved one other

c)

They needed to save money

6.

When I heard the poem, some of the lines rang a bell and

a)

Sounded very beautiful

b)

I thought I'd heard it somewhere before

c)

Some of them beat a drum

7.

During the dog days in summer

a)

I have some problems with my boss

b)

I wear light clothes because it's very hot

c)

People are allowed to come to the beach with their dogs

8.

Helen is only a fair-weather friend. That's why

a)

We got out only when the weather is fine

b)

She is the person who I can trust

c)

I can't rely on her in difficult situations.

9.

Identify the Correct use of "when Pigs fly"

a)

I brush my teeth "when pigs fly"

b)

Man will reach the moon " when pigs fly"

c)

Alan will stop drinking "when pigs fly"

10.

Correct Use of the phrase " Piece Of Cake"

a)

Eating cake is a "Piece Of Cake"

b)

It is a "Piece Of Cake" for Jack to Ride his bicycle

c)

"Piece Of Cake" to become an Astronaut

11.

Identify Correctly use of Phrase "Kill Time"

a)

Alex is "Killing Time" by playing Video Games

b)

Jenny loves to "Kill Time" by working hard

c)

Steve likes to "Kill Time" by working on his Managers request

12.

Correct use of the Phrase "The Cat is Out Of The Bag"

a)

Alex took the ""The Cat is Out Of The Bag" for a walk

b)

Steve let "The Cat is Out Of The Bag" at his Girlfriends party

c)

James is keeping "The Cat Out Of The Bag"

13.

Correct use of the phrase "Burning the Midnight Oil"

a)

I had a cook Fish by "Burning the Midnight Oil"

b)

We are "Burning the Midnight Oil" when watching the latest movie

c)

I had to "Burn the Midnight Oil" yesterday to make this Quiz

14.

Correct use of the phrase Catch Someone’s Eye

a)

Catch My Eye as it is paining

b)

I have to Catch The Eye or else it may fall out

c)

That boy in the bar really caught my eye

15.

Correct use of the phrase Cat Nap

a)

My cat is napping right now

b)

I always like to take a cat nap after lunch

c)

I had a cat nap all night

16.

Correct use of the phrase "every cloud has silver lining"

a)

It is raining cats & Dogs. Thank god "every cloud has silver lining"

b)

I have to buy an house today and my loan is still not secured. I guess every cloud has silver lining.

c)

I was able to meet the famous movie star today at the airport because my flight got delayed due to heavy rain. I guess every cloud has silver lining.

17.

Correct use of the phrase "Spill the beans"

a)

When cooking my wife always "Spill the beans"

b)

Jenny always "Spill the beans" on her co-workers

c)

I have been Spilling the beans when eating

18.

Correct use of the phrase Burning Bridges

a)

To see the burning bridge of London was really sad

b)

I used to like Burning the Bridge when i was a child

c)

Although my wife and I got divorced we decide not to Burn Bridges for the benefit of our kids.

d)

The engineers who build the Bridge wanted to burn it once it was completed

19.

Correct use of the phrase Cost an Arm & a Leg

a)

The doctors had to cut out and an arm and a leg for me got better

b)

It costs an arm and leg to breathe fresh air in New York due to its pollution level

c)

It costs an arm and a leg to put kids through college in America

d)

It cost me an arm and a leg when i tried to cut the tree outside my house

20.

Correct use of the phrase face the music

a)

I always start dancing when i face the music

b)

Facing the music reminded me of my college days

c)

If you do not eat healthy you will face the music in your old age

d)

Young people like facing new music in the club

21.

Correct use of the phrase break a leg

a)

Steve will break a leg when he goes mountain climbing this year

b)

During a fight people usually break legs

c)

Before his son went for exam, Jake said break a leg.

d)

In the hospital a lot of people after breaking a leg

22.

They're joking about it - they're ... your leg.

a)

turning

b)

pushing

c)

pulling

d)

taking

23.

I never agree with Henry about anything. We just don't ... eye to eye.

a)

see

b)

look

c)

watch

d)

stare

24.

Katy won't speak to me. Why is he giving me the ... shoulder?

a)

stiff

b)

cold

c)

hard

d)

strong

25.

I hate it when people do things behind my ... without me knowing.

a)

shoulder

b)

chest

c)

back

d)

leg

26.

Jenny does everything her brother tells her to do. She's completely under his ... .

a)

eye

b)

thumb

c)

finger

d)

hand

27.

I need some help. Can you ... me a hand?

a)

lend

b)

put

c)

ask

d)

take

28.

Jaden took a risk to help Sara. He stuck his ... out for her.

a)

neck

b)

thumb

c)

leg

d)

head

29.

I was really worried about changing schools, but I talked to my mum about it. It was great to get that off my ... .

a)

back

b)

shoulders

c)

mind

d)

chest

30.

She knows of all her friends' phone numbers by ... .

a)

mind

b)

heart

c)

eye

d)

ear

31.

Let's get together in my .... of the woods for once.

a)

neck

b)

hand

c)

foot

d)

head

32.

She has a sweet ... . She eats a lot of sweets every day.

a)

heart

b)

tongue

c)

mouth

d)

tooth

33.

It will be difficult for him to save ... after such a terrible blunder.

a)

body

b)

face

c)

name

d)

head

34.

So it is your debut tonight. Break a ... .

a)

hand

b)

leg

c)

neck

d)

finger

35.

She has an interview tomorrow and she is pulling her ... out.

a)

leg

b)

neck

c)

hair

d)

hand

36.

I'm not sure what's going to happen with this merger, so I'm keeping my ... to the ground.

a)

ear

b)

eye

c)

nose

d)

hand

37.

"He believes He is superior to his friends and treat them with disrespect."

What is the most suitable idiom for the case above?

a)

have your head in the clouds

b)

keep your chin up

c)

look down your nose at someone

d)

head start

38.

Sally is always ready and eager to listen what I'm saying.

What is the most suitable idiom for the situation above?

a)

pig's ear

b)

play it by ear

c)

be all ears

d)

the walls have ears

39.

"To give a false or insincere declaration that one supposedly values, supports, respects, or believes in something."

Which idiom is suitable idiom for the definition above?

a)

pay lip service

b)

read lip

c)

bite lip

d)

slip of the lip

40.

"Mike thinks he is going to pass his exams without studying. He has his ...!"

Complete the sentence with the most suitable idiom!

a)

head up

b)

head in the clouds

c)

head above

d)

head screwed on

41.

In almost all societies rich people still have ....

Complete the sentence with the most suitable idiom!

a)

the upper hand

b)

free hand

c)

a pair of hands

d)

the left hand

42.
On the right track means...
a)
On the train track
b)
Next to the train
c)
Doing what I need to do to meet my goals
d)
Going on vacation
43.

Pick your brain means...

a)

Find out all you know about something

b)

Listen

c)

Find the smartest person

d)

read a lot

44.
Old Hat means....
a)
A worn out hat
b)
Not new or interesting
c)
Pretending to be new
d)
Over 50 years old
45.
Roll up your sleeves means...
a)
Push up your sleeves
b)
Cut the sleeves off a shirt
c)
Get ready to work
d)
Time to leave
46.
From the old school means...
a)
A school that is more than 20 years old
b)
Graduated a long time ago
c)
Elementary students
d)
Old fashioned
47.
Cool as a cucumber means...
a)
not nervous
b)
it is cold outside
c)
vegetables are good when cool
d)
Very popular
48.
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.
49.
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.
50.
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.
51.
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.
52.
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
53.
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.
54.
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.
55.
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.
56.
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.
57.
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
58.

He was born with a silver spoon in his mouth means...

a)

He was born to a rich family

b)

He was born hungry

c)

He was born with teeth

59.
He is one tough cookie.
a)
He eats a lot of cookies
b)
He likes cookies
c)
He works hard
60.
You are the cat's meow.
a)
You have soft voice
b)
You are something special
c)
Your voice is raspy
61.
Which idiom goes the best with this sentence?
I have a problem.
a)
I'm getting a hatI
b)
I'm in a pickle
c)
Don't put all of your eggs in one basket
62.
His name is mud means...
a)
He is in trouble.
b)
His friends call him "Mud".
c)
He loves to play with mud.
63.
Carla put her foot in her mouth really means...
a)
Carla takes yoga classes.
b)
She said something embarrassing.
c)
Carla ate a snack.
64.
Which idiom goes the best with this sentence?
I'm tired. Let's go to bed.
a)
Let's hit the hay.
b)
He tried not to "make waves".
c)
Stuck between a rock and a hard place.
65.
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.
66.
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.
67.
Keep your chin up really means...
a)
Don't feel bad. Stay positive.
b)
Don't look down.
c)
You did horrible.
68.
Mary let the cat out of the bag when she told Betty about the surprise party. 
a)
told a secret
b)
turned a cat loose
c)
untied a sack
69.
When we reached the top of the hill, Jack said, "I'm on my last legs. Let's stop here for a while."
a)
wearing my last shoe
b)
without a foot
c)
ready to collapse
70.
Mr. Hull said to the class, "You have been on your toes all year. I am proud of all of you!"
a)
very alert
b)
standing on tiptoe
c)
good dancers
71.

I was about to go on stage and had BUTTERFLIES IN MY STOMACH.

a)

sick

b)

bugs crawled inside of me

c)

mad

d)

nervous

72.

After I made an A on the test, I felt like I was ON TOP OF THE WORLD!

a)

excited

b)

upset

c)

disappointed

d)

confused

73.

You're talking a HUNDRED MILES A MINUTE!

a)

jumbled

b)

slow

c)

fast

74.

I only get to visit my grandparents ONCE IN A BLUE MOON.

a)

once a while

b)

every year

c)

whenever I want

d)

all the time

75.

William will keep his room clean WHEN PIGS FLY.

a)

he always keeps it clean

b)

his room is never clean

c)

he likes to clean

d)

he asks his sister to clean

76.

Jim told his daughter that she was the APPLE OF HIS EYE.

a)

They make apple pie and put it in their eyes.

b)

They eat apples together.

c)

He doesn't like being with his daughter.

d)

She is extremely important to her dad.

77.

Sam's sister was always STEALING HER THUNDER on the dance floor.

a)

taking away the attention

b)

getting struck by lightning

c)

stealing her clothes

d)

working together

78.
My friend is a pain in the neck.
a)
My friend's neck hurts.
b)
My friend needs help.
c)
My friend went to the hospital.
d)
My friend can be hard to get along with sometimes.
79.

What does it mean to give someone the "cold shoulder?"

a)

To make someone cold

b)

Someone feels that they need a sweater

c)

to be nice to someone

d)

to ignore somebody

80.

My grandma could listen to Frank Sinatra until the _______ come home.

a)

horses

b)

cats

c)

cows

81.

I'll be in the _______ if I stay out too late tonight.

a)

dog house

b)

fish bowl

c)

kitty corner

82.

I always feel better after a _______ in the afternoon.

a)

clam up

b)

cat nap

c)

rat race

83.

I asked Joe to _______ but he left without me.

a)

smell a rat

b)

hold his horses

c)

drop like flies

84.

The old man kicked the bucket.

a)

He died.

b)

He felt nervous.

c)

He was sick.

d)

He was happy.

85.

Do you ...? It seems like you don't pay attention at all.

a)

take the bull by the horns

b)

have your head in the clouds

c)

have butterfly

d)

get your act together

86.

top dollar

a)

highest position

b)

highest price

c)

highest building

d)

highest thing

87.

sharp as a tack

a)

pointy

b)

stupid

c)

intelligent

d)

diligent

88.

give someone the ax

a)

to fire someone

b)

cut the tree

c)

give a job

d)

get money

89.

To support the family financially, Hana .... She starts working very early and goes home late at night.

a)

burns the candle at both ends

b)

sweeps under the rug

c)

eat a horse

d)

puts cards on the table

90.

Dr House is a great doctor in a small hospital. He is a ....

a)

house of cards

b)

dime a dozen

c)

big fish in a small pond

d)

flying pig

91.

Do not start a business if you do not know how to manage it, or it's gonna be ....

a)

a house of cards

b)

six feet under

c)

hit the nail on the head

d)

cut corners

92.

He really ... when he revealed the culprit.

a)

burns the midnight oil

b)

hits the nail on the head

c)

bites off more than he can chew

d)

puts his cards on the table

93.

walls have ear

a)

be careful because someone might be listening

b)

be careful because someone might spill the secret

c)

to reveal a hidden thing

d)

to prevent something

94.

Luisa asks her cousin if he's going to come to her birthday party, and he says "it's up in the air." What does that mean?

a)

He's decided that he's going to come.

b)

He's decided that he's not going to come.

c)

He hasn't decided whether or not he's going to come.

d)

Luisa's party is taking place in the sky.

95.

Trini's co-worker tells her about a problem that may happen. Trini says, "let's cross that bridge when we get to it." What does that mean?

a)

They should deal with the problem now.

b)

They should deal with the problem when it happens.

c)

They should walk over the bridge.

d)

They should build a bridge.

96.

Complete the passage below with the correct idiom:


Carla was very impressed by the fireworks show. It _____________________.

a)

blew her away.

b)

killed two birds with one stone.

c)

bit off more than it could chew.

d)

cut corners.

97.

"I have to find my money. I'll leave no stone unturned!" Raina cried. What does Raina mean?

a)

She will only look for her monkey in a few places.

b)

She will look everywhere until she finds her monkey

c)

She will turn over a lot of stones.

d)

She will find her monkey under a stone.

98.

Joe was going to the amusement park and having a pizza party for his birthday! He was on cloud nine.


What does the text in red mean?

a)

to be very tall

b)

to be very happy

c)

not clear

d)

to rain a lot

99.

What does the underlined phrase mean?


Joshua cheated on his text. His teacher saw him. She told his parents. He was in hot water now.

a)

to stand in water.

b)

very wet.

c)

to cheat on something

d)

a lot of trouble

100.
Suzy's smile is like a ray of sunshine.
a)
Suzy's smile is bright and pretty.
b)
Suzy is frowning.
c)
Suzy is pouting.
d)
Suzy is smiling.
101.
That boy is in the doghouse.
a)
The boy is sitting in a doghouse.
b)
The boy is happy.
c)
The boy is getting a reward.
d)
The boy is in trouble.
102.
Cut to the chase.  
a)
You cut something with a knife.
b)
Get to the point.  Tell me what you need!
c)
You were cut by something else. 
d)
You chased another person.
103.

What does it mean to "Go fly a kite"?

a)

Go away and stop bothering me.

b)

You feel that you need to spend your money at once.

c)

Fast pace, busy schedule, usually associated with living and working in the city

104.

What does "rat race" mean?

a)

Fast pace, busy schedule, usually associated with living and working in the city

b)

You're embarrassed because you made a mistake and everyone knows about it.

c)

You feel that you need to spend your money at once.

d)

People who enjoy the same things, do the same things together

105.

What does "egg on my face" mean?

a)

You're embarrassed because you made a mistake and everyone knows about it.

b)

a barrel of laughs, a lot of fun

c)

You feel that you need to spend your money at once.

106.

What does "a picture is worth a thousand words" mean?

a)

sometimes it is easier to understand a picture than a description

b)

looking for something small in a huge space

c)

listening intently

d)

Everything is going your way

107.

What does "got your head in the clouds" mean?

a)

A person is daydreaming, not paying attention.

b)

Feelings or emotions are easy to see on your face.

c)

Do not wait or you could miss your opportunity.

d)

Face the problem and take control of it.

108.

What does "don't let the grass grow under your feet" mean?

a)

Do not wait or you could miss your opportunity.

b)

Face the problem and take control of it.

c)

You are acting restless or impatient.

d)

something is simple to do

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