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ENGLISH IDIOMS. THE MEANING.

Total questions: 40

Worksheet time: 20mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

IT'S RAINING CATS AND DOGS.

a)

It’s time to go for a walk.

b)

It’s raining very hard.

c)

It’s easy to do.

2.

THEY'RE IN HOT WATER.

a)

They love drinking hot water.

b)

They're cooking.

c)

They’re in trouble.

3.

HE'S ALL TIED UP.

a)

He wears a tie.

b)

He’s very busy.

c)

He’s sleeping.

4.

I'M ALL EARS.

a)

I’m listening very carefully.

b)

I’m cleaning my ears.

c)

I’m feeling sick.

5.

PUT ON YOUR THINKING CAP.

a)

Try to solve a problem.

b)

Try to find your cap.

c)

Try to wear a cap.

6.

HE HAS BUTTERFLIES IN HIS STOMACH.

a)

He collects butterflies.

b)

He’s funny.

c)

He’s nervous.

7.

THEY'RE GOING BANANAS.

a)

They’re behaving in a crazy way.

b)

They're listening very carefully.

c)

They’re collecting bananas.

8.

SHE'S DOWN IN THE DUMPS.

a)

She's putting the rubbish out.

b)

She’s very sad.

c)

She is a kind, generous person.

9.

HE'S CATCHING SOME Z'S.

a)

He’s catching some letters.

b)

He’s sleeping.

c)

He’s very busy.

10.

He's a couch potato.

a)

He’s daydreaming.

b)

He likes vegetables.

c)

He watches too much TV.

11.

DON'T LET THE CAT OUT OF THE BAG.

a)

Don’t tell the secret.

b)

Don’t go to a vet.

c)

Don’t ignore things.

12.

IT GOES IN ONE EAR AND OUT THE OTHER.

a)

He doesn’t draw an ear.

b)

He doesn’t pay attention.

c)

He can’t sit still.

13.

STOP PULLING MY LEG.

a)

Stop teasing me.

b)

Stop cheating.

c)

Stop acting conceited.

14.

HOLD YOUR HORSES.

a)

Be patient.

b)

Be polite.

c)

Don’t tell the secret.

15.

STAY ON YOUR TOES.

a)

Stop teasing me.

b)

Pay close attention.

c)

Stop teasing me.

16.

SHE HAS A HEART OF GOLD.

a)

Her favourite colour is gold.

b)

She is an unkind, mean person.

c)

She is a kind, generous person.

17.

I'M ON TOP OF THE WORLD.

a)

I'M NOT VERY HAPPY

b)

I'M VERY HAPPY

c)

I LOVE TRAVELLING.

18.

HER HEAD IS IN THE CLOUDS.

a)

She’s singing.

b)

She’s studying hard

c)

She’s daydreaming.

19.

I PUT MY FOOT IN MY MOUTH.

a)

I said something I should have.

b)

I said something I shouldn't have.

c)

I laughed and laughed

20.

SHE'S BEEN HITTING THE BOOKS.

a)

She’s been studying hard.

b)

She’s been working in a library.

c)

She’s been writing a book.

21.

DON'T OPEN A CAN OF WORMS.

a)

Don’t start fishing.

b)

Don’t start cooking.

c)

Don’t start trouble.

22.

DON'T BURY YOUR HEAD IN THE SAND.

a)

Don’t build any sand castles.

b)

Don’t ignore things.

c)

Don’t cry over what can’t be undone.

23.

SHE GAVE ME THE COLD SHOULDER.

a)

She’s so shy she can’t speak.

b)

She’s been studying hard.

c)

She ignored me.

24.

SHE HAS EGG ON HER FACE.

a)

She’s easily frightened.

b)

She’s emberrassed.

c)

She’s been studying hard.

25.

SHE'S A BARREL OF LAUGHS.

a)

She’s funny.

b)

She’s sleepy.

c)

She can’t sit still.

26.

SHE HAS ANTS IN HER PANTS.

a)

She ignored me.

b)

She can’t sit still.

c)

She’s very sad.

27.

GET OFF YOUR HIGH HORSE.

a)

Try to solve a problem.

b)

Don’t cry over what can’t be undone.

c)

Stop acting conceited.

28.

SHE LAUGHED HER HEAD OFF.

a)

She laughed and laughed.

b)

She’s embarrassed.

c)

She’s very sad.

29.

THE CAT'S GOT HER TONGUE.

a)

She’s easily frightened.

b)

She’s so shy she can’t speak.

c)

She is a kind, generous person.

30.

SHE GOT COLD FEET.

a)

She ignored me.

b)

She laughed and laughed.

c)

She lost the courage to act.

31.

I'M FEELING UNDER THE WEATHER.

a)

I’m feeling sick.

b)

I had to take back what I said.

c)

I’m very jealous.

32.

I'M GREEN WITH ENVY.

a)

I had to take back what I said.

b)

I’m very happy.

c)

I’m very jealous.

33.

IT'S A PIECE OF CAKE.

a)

It's delicious.

b)

It’s easy to do.

c)

It’s expensive.

34.

SHE IS AFRAID OF HER OWN SHADOW

a)

She’s easily frightened.

b)

She lost the courage to act.

c)

She’s so shy she can’t speak.

35.

IT COSTS AN ARM AND A LEG .

a)

It’s easy to do.

b)

It’s raining very hard.

c)

It’s expensive.

36.

I HAD TO EAT MY WORDS.

a)

I’m listening very carefully.

b)

I had to take back what I said.

c)

I’m feeling sick.

37.

DON'T CRY OVER SPILLED MILK.

a)

Don’t cry over what can’t be undone.

b)

Don’t tell the secret.

c)

Don’t start trouble.

38.

THAT KNOCKED MY SOCKS OFF.

a)

It’s expensive.

b)

That was really amazing.

c)

It’s raining very hard.

39.

SHE'S A BIG CHEESE.

a)

She’s a very important person.

b)

She’s emberrassed.

c)

She loves cheese.

40.

WE SEE EYE TO EYE.

a)

We agree.

b)

We watch too much TV.

c)

She lost the courage to act.