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IDIOMS_ENG7

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 9mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

After I got an almost perfect score on the test, I felt like I was ON TOP OF THE WORLD!

a)

excited

b)

upset

c)

disappointed

d)

confused

2.

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

3.

He did not want the conversation to get out of hand.

a)

inside the classroom

b)

out of control

4.

The players needed to pull together. Then they could be on the finals.

a)

waited in line

b)

worked as a team

5.

The movie was a big hit!

a)

was a success

b)

was very long

6.

If you cut corners when doing something,

a)

you accomplish two different things at the same thing with very little effort

b)

you do it badly or cheaply at the expense of high standards

c)

you do it straightaway

7.

DON'T JUDGE A BOOK BY ITS COVER.

a)

Judge by looking at it..

b)

Read books with interesting covers.

c)

One should not form an opinion purely on what is seen on the surface.

8.

You'd better hit the books as the exam is coming soon.

a)

study

b)

learn by heart

c)

practice speaking

d)

write an essay

9.

You will get into hot water when going out for no particular reason.

a)

get into trouble

b)

stay safe

c)

fall into disuse

d)

remain calm

10.

You'd better leave now if you want to arrive early for the exam. Break a leg!

a)

Good night

b)

Good luck

c)

Good bye

d)

Good job

11.

My parents are going to hit the roof if they find out we had a party here.

a)

become sad

b)

become worried

c)

become angry

d)

beome happy

12.

My watch was __________. Could you have the time?

a)

out of order

b)

out of work

c)

out of the blue

d)

out of reach

13.
He likes to toot his own horn really means...
a)
He talks loudly.
b)
He plays in a band.
c)
He brags all the time.
14.
Carla put her foot in her mouth really means...
a)
Carla takes yoga classes.
b)
She said something embarrassing.
c)
Carla ate a snack.
15.
Which idiom goes the best with this sentence?
She memorized something.
a)
You're the apple of my eye.
b)
Knows it by heart
c)
She took me under her wing.
16.
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.
17.
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.
18.
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.
19.
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
20.
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.
21.
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.
22.
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.
23.
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.
24.

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".

25.
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.