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Idioms

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 17mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

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

2.

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

3.

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

4.

A: I think he'll pay you back your money.

B: When _________ fly.

a)

birds

b)

cats

c)

dogs

d)

pigs

5.

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

6.

A dime a dozen means

a)

Something that is very common, not unique

b)

An issue, person, or problem that someone is trying to avoid

c)

Doing a good job, being prompt, or being responsible

d)

doing something that is pointless

7.

Getting a second wind means

a)

Something that is overpriced or very expensive

b)

Having energy again after being tired

c)

Something that is overpriced or very expensive

d)

A task or job that is easy to complete

8.

Giving someone the cold shoulder means

a)

Being in good health

b)

Doing something at the moment of being asked

c)

To not know something

d)

ignoring someone

9.

Like two peas in a pod means

a)

One person usually isn’t the only responsible party

b)

To fail in a spectacular manner

c)

An issue, person, or problem that someone is trying to avoid

d)

Two people who are always together

10.

Going on a wild goose chase means

a)

doing something that is pointless

b)

giving time or energy to something that is ended or over

c)

Making a choice between two unpleasant choices

d)

Sharing information that was intended to be a secret

11.

Hitting the nail on the head means

a)

Performing a task with exactness

b)

Hearing rumors about someone or something

c)

Doing a good job, being prompt, or being responsible

d)

Believing someone’s story without proof even though it may seem unbelievable

12.

Heard it on the grapevine means

a)

Joking with someone

b)

Damaging a relationship beyond repair

c)

Hearing rumors about someone or something

d)

Something has momentum and builds on each other, much like rolling a snowball down a hill to make it bigger

13.

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.

14.

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.

15.

"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.

16.

Jordan tells his crying brother, Jamal, to get a grip. What does Jordan mean?

a)

He wants to grip Jamal's hand tightly.

b)

He wants Jamal to keep crying.

c)

He wants Jamal to laugh.

d)

He wants Jamal to calm down and get in control.

17.

He is one tough cookie.

a)

He eats a lot of cookies.

b)

He likes cookies.

c)

He works hard.

d)

He is upset.

18.

You are the cat's meow!

a)

You have soft voice.

b)

You are something special.

c)

Your voice is raspy.

d)

Your hair is soft.

19.

Which idiom goes the best with this sentence?

I have a problem.

a)

It's raining cats and dogs!

b)

I'm in a pickle.

c)

Don't put all of your eggs in one basket.

d)

Break a leg!

20.

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.

d)

He has a high pitched voice.

21.

The boy "cried wolf" means...

a)

He asked for help when he didn't need it.

b)

He shouted very loudly.

c)

He complained all the time.

d)

Wolves were his favorite animals.

22.

Keep your chin up really means...

a)

Don't feel bad. Stay positive.

b)

Don't look down.

c)

You did horrible.

d)

You hurt your chin.

23.
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.
24.
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.
25.
The athlete is fit as a fiddle.
a)
The athlete is overweight.
b)
The athlete is out of shape.
c)
The athlete is very fit and strong.
d)
The athlete is slow.