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IDIOMS HAY

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The political candidate knew the issue was a hot ………., so he deferred to hischief of staff, who directe

d questions to the committee chairperson.

A. tomato B. potato C. pot D. dog

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

2.

Denisehas been burning the midnight …… trying to finish this report, so she must be exhausted.

A. lamp B. candle C. oil D. gas

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

3.

ou’d better leave now if you want to arrive early for theexam. Break a leg!

A. good luck B. Good night C. Good bye D. Good job

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

4.

I think he’ll pay you back your money – when ………. fly.

A. birds B. cats C. cocks D. pigs

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

5.

Duncan Smith hit the nail on the …….when he said that the Prime Minister promised so much and yet

changed so little.

A. head B. back C. leg D. foot

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

6.

At school, people always used to take the ……out of him for having red hair.

A. cat B. dog C. mickey D. rat

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

7.

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

A. become angry B. become sad

C. become worried D. become nervous

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

8.

When I hear stories of cruelty to animals, it makes my…… boil.

A. stomach B. oil C. blood D. head

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

9.

We paid through the….. to get the car fixed.

A. head B. nose C. lips D. mouth

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

10.

Stop ___about the bush, John! Just tell me exactly what the problem is.

A. rushing B. hiding C. beating D. moving

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

11.

I caught the last bus by the skin of my ________.

A. mouth B. leg C. neck D. teeth

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

12.

I always get ___in my stomach before visiting the dentist.

A. worms B. butterflies C. crabs D. hedgehogs

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

13.

Those smart phones are selling like _______. If you want one, you’d better buy one

now before they’re all gone.

B. shooting stars B. fresh bread C. hot cakes D. wild oats

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

14.

I haven’t had an accident yet but I’ve had a number of shaves.

A. narrow B. near C. close D. tiny

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

15.

My father refused to eat meat that had been fired. He had_____ in his bonnet about causing cancer

A. bug B. a bee C. a bull D. an ant

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

16.

I dropped a ……. when talking with my best friend, and now he doesn't want to talk to me.

A. rock B. stone C. brick D. sand

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

17.

I can’t stand Mr. Brian. He’s always blowing his own - telling everyone how good he

is at everything.

A. balloon B. breath C. mind D. trumpet

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

18.

The complaints he received were like water off a duck’s ___________.

A. back B. wings C. feather D. body

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

19.

In the future, the robot will not cost an ….. and a leg.

A. arm B. hand C. foot D. nail

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

20.

I could see the finish line and thought I was home and dry.

A. hopeless B. hopeful C. unsuccessful D. successful

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

21.

She always turned her term paper in at the eleventh ……...

A. minute B. second C. hour D. time

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

S

22.

I'm worried she may be getting cold ……… about our trip to Patagonia.

A. blood B. head C. heart D. feet

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

23.

I don’t have anything in common with my brother. We’re like chalk and……..

A. cheese B. butter C. milk D. bread

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

24.

I have to work at two jobs to make ….. meet.

A. end B. ends C. ending D. ended

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

25.

We had better keep on our ….. while we’re walking along the dark portions of this street.

A. eyes B. ears C. toes D. faces

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D