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The Meaning of Idioms

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 14mins

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1.

Oh no, it's raining cats and dogs. I don't bring my umbrella. How can I go home?


The meaning of the idiom above is...

a)

sometimes it's raining but sometimes it's not.

b)

it's raining hard.

c)

cats and dogs fall from the sky.

d)

there are a lot of cats and dogs in the area.

2.

To be honest I never expected you could be this good at cooking. You leave me breathless.


The meaning of the idiom above is...

a)

You make me hard to breathe.

b)

You amaze me.

c)

You suddenly leave me without any words.

d)

You cannot breathe because of me.

3.

Although we cannot make any profit, let's say it's nothing to lose because at least we got some experiences.


The meaning of the idiom above is...

a)

we must win no matter what.

b)

the situation will not become any worse even if you fail.

c)

we are really poor.

d)

the situation makes us lose.

4.

Please submit your monthly report now then let's call it a day.


The meaning of the idiom above is...

a)

it's time to finish the activities today.

b)

it's time to call someone else.

c)

today is the best day.

d)

let's prepare for the next day.

5.

Sorry for not coming to our team meeting yesterday. I felt under the weather.


The meaning of the idiom above is...

a)

feeling happy

b)

being very busy

c)

being very well

d)

feeling unwell

6.

Let's grab some lunch now! We've been having a very long meeting, at this rate I can eat a horse.


The meaning of the idiom above is...

a)

I feel so energetic like a horse

b)

I only eat meat

c)

I only eat vegetables like a horse

d)

I am very hungry

7.

Tomorrow is the first day your final test. Break a leg!


The meaning of the idiom above is...

a)

You can do your best!

b)

You can break your leg!

c)

Be careful!

d)

Be happy!

8.

Don't be too nervous, the test is just a piece of cake.


The meaning of the idiom above is...

a)

very delicious

b)

very cheap

c)

very easy

d)

very nice

9.

Bella: When the first time I saw her, I thought she was not friendly at all. But it turned out she was kind and easy going.

Joe: That's why don't judge a book by its cover.


The meaning of the idiom above is...

a)

don't buy a book because you like the cover.

b)

don't judge people from how they look like.

c)

don't read a book without seeing the cover.

d)

judge a book by reading the whole pages.

10.

Most of my family members are busy so we have family gathering once in a blue moon.


The meaning of the idiom above is...

a)

very rarely

b)

very fun

c)

very easy going

d)

very often