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Spring Idioms (Upper Level)

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What does "a bed of roses" mean?

a)

someone who develops a skill later than average

b)

an easy and comfortabale situation

c)

making a bigger deal than necessary

2.

What does "turn over a new leaf" mean?

a)

make the situation worse for yourself

b)

to be the best of the best

c)

make a fresh start; change one's attitude for the better

3.

What does "a late bloomer" mean?

a)

To improve a relationship that was damaged by an argument

b)

To have success in a bad situation

c)

Someone who develops a skill later than others typically do

4.

What does "busy as a bee" mean?

a)

To have a lot of work to do

b)

To delay or avoid talking about a certain topic

c)

The best of the best

5.

What does "fresh as a daisy " mean?

a)

Money used to start a small buisness

b)

An easy and comfortable living situation

c)

To become full of energy and enthusiasm

6.

What does "nip it in the bud" mean?

a)

To stop a bad situation at an early stage

b)

To have success in a bad situation

c)

A very honest person

7.

What does "Flowery speech" mean?

a)

make a big deal out of something so small

b)

a superstition used to ward off bad luck

c)

To exaggerate or make things look more attractive by adding decorative or fanciful details that lack meaning

8.

What does "beat around the bush" mean?

a)

To look inside yourself to see your worth and potential

b)

To avoid addressing a specific topic

c)

Make a big deal out of something so small

9.

What does it mean "to come up smelling like roses"?

a)

To have success in a bad situation

b)

To improve a relationship that was damaged by an argument

c)

To do something most others wouldn't do\ have a difference of opinion

10.

What does "knock on wood" mean?

a)

To be lacking in manners

b)

Money used to start a small business

c)

A superstition used to prevent bad luck