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Total questions: 87
Worksheet time: 58mins
Eric wants to get Chinese food. Lindsey wants to get Mexican food. But Marcy is on the fence.
What is the meaning of "on the fence?"
She is sitting on a fence.
She can't decide what she wants.
She wants both Chinese and Mexican food.
She doesn't like either type of food.
Ken was caught red-handed when he tried to take a cookie before dinner. He thought nobody was watching.
What does it mean if you are "caught red-handed?"
You were caught doing something naughty.
Your hands were painted red.
You were embarrassed.
You got away with something naughty.
I invited Cara to my party, but she still hasn't said if she's coming. She has left me hanging for two weeks!
What is the meaning of "Left me hanging?"
You were left hanging on the monkey bars.
You and your friend were having fun together.
You were made to wait.
You went to the party.
We want to get a big dog, but Dad isn't sure. He says he'll sleep on it and tell us tomorrow.
What does it mean to "sleep on it?"
To use the dog as a pillow.
To get a good nights sleep.
To think about it overnight.
To dream about dogs.
We all voted for a class pet today. Everyone had a different idea. Even the teacher put his two cents in.
What does it mean to "put your two cents in?"
to share your opinion or what you think.
to give someone 2 pennies.
to do math in your head.
to pay the money you owe.
We couldn't wait to go outside and play. When class was over, we made a beeline for the door.
What is the meaning of "made a beeline?"
made a line of bees to hang above the door.
you were excited.
to race your friend.
moved quickly toward something.
Dustin tried to make his own table. He didn't have a lot of time or money, so he had to cut corners. The table he made was not pretty!
What does it mean to "cut corners?"
to find ways to save time or money.
to cut the corners of a paper.
to make an ugly table.
to create a pretty picture.
He was born with a silver spoon in his mouth means...
He was born to a rich family
He was born hungry
He was born with teeth
I'm tired. Let's go to bed.
What does "rat race" mean?
Fast pace, busy schedule, usually associated with living and working in the city
You're embarrassed because you made a mistake and everyone knows about it.
You feel that you need to spend your money at once.
People who enjoy the same things, do the same things together
What does "birds of a feather flock together" mean?
People who enjoy the same things, do the same things together
a barrel of laughs, a lot of fun
Go away and stop bothering me.
Fast pace, busy schedule, usually associated with living and working in the city
What does "burn the candle on both ends" mean?
Working too many hours without a break
It is raining very hard.
You feel very happy
You're in big trouble
What does "like finding a needle in the haystack" mean?
looking for something small in a huge space
sometimes it is easier to understand a picture than a description
listening intently
Everything is going your way
What does "in the dog house" mean?
You're in big trouble
Everything is going your way
listening intently
It is raining very hard.
What does "ants in your pants" mean?
You are acting restless or impatient.
Face the problem and take control of it.
Do not wait or you could miss your opportunity.
Feelings or emotions are easy to see on your face.
What does "don't let the grass grow under your feet" mean?
Do not wait or you could miss your opportunity.
Face the problem and take control of it.
You are acting restless or impatient.
something is simple to do
You'd better hit the books as the exam is coming soon.
study
learn by heart
practice speaking
write an essay
I'll go to the funeral of Ms Jane, a _________ of mine.
heart to heart
body and soul
flesh and blood
skin and bones
You'd better leave now if you want to arrive early for the exam. Break a leg!
Good night
Good luck
Good bye
Good job
A: I think he'll pay you back your money.
B: When _________ fly.
birds
cats
dogs
pigs
Although we argued with him for a long time, he ________ his ground.
remained
kept
sat
stood
I can't go out this morning. I'm up to __________ in my report.
ears
eye
feet
fingers
My watch was __________. Could you have the time?
out of order
out of work
out of the blue
out of reach
I'm on friendly __________ my friends at my school.
relationship
term
link
contact
The two boys look _________, but they are not brothers.
similar to
like
alike
same
He is always full of ___________. He can play fooball all day without tiredness
beans
millet
rice
peaches
You can talk till the _________ come home. You will never make me change my mind.
sheep
cows
dogs
chickens
The play was a big hit!
was a success
was very long
Losing that job was a blessing in disguise really
"A blessing in disguise" means?
It seems to be good when you do something bad
Bad or unlucky at first, but results in something good happening later
"I'm getting a bit tired now - let's call it a day."
"Call it a day" means?
to stop what you are doing because you do not want to do any more
to call someone to tell you what is the day for today
Work can get tough in the middle of a term but hang in there and it'll be OK.
"Hang in there" means?
telling someone to don't go anywhere and stay wherever you
telling someone to not give up, despite difficulties
I’ve got a busy day tomorrow, so I think I’ll hit the sack
"Hit the sack" means?
to continue doing another task
to go to bed in order to sleep
Did you hear what happened to Anna yesterday - oh, speak of the devil, here she is.
"speak of the devil" means?
something you say when the person you were talking about appears unexpectedly
something you say when an evil n cruel person appears in front of you
The last straw was when the company fired most of the managers.
"The last straw" means?
The final decision someone makes to solve problem
the latest problem in a series of problems, that makes a situation impossible to accept
A blessing in disguise means
Not performing a task or duty correctly in order to save time or money
Just barely making it
A good thing that initially seemed bad
You have to work hard in order to see results
A dime a dozen means
Something that is very common, not unique
An issue, person, or problem that someone is trying to avoid
Doing a good job, being prompt, or being responsible
doing something that is pointless
Getting a second wind means
Something that is overpriced or very expensive
Having energy again after being tired
Something that is overpriced or very expensive
A task or job that is easy to complete
Giving someone the cold shoulder means
Being in good health
Doing something at the moment of being asked
To not know something
ignoring someone
Throwing caution to the wind means
Taking credit for someone else’s achievements
Something that doesn’t happen very often
Being reckless or taking a risk
Having energy again after being tired
Beating a dead horse means
giving time or energy to something that is ended or over
Just barely making it
The choice or solution has all of the advantages of two contrasting things at the same time
Not feeling well, or feeling sick
Devil’s advocate means
Believing someone’s story without proof even though it may seem unbelievable
Not holding someone responsible for something
A task or job that is easy to complete
To take the side of the counter-argument, or offer an alternative point of view
Once in a blue moon
The last difficulty or annoyance that makes the entire situation unbearable
Something that doesn’t happen very often
Damaging a relationship beyond repair
Things always get worse before they get better
Like two peas in a pod means
One person usually isn’t the only responsible party
To fail in a spectacular manner
An issue, person, or problem that someone is trying to avoid
Two people who are always together
Going on a wild goose chase means
doing something that is pointless
giving time or energy to something that is ended or over
Making a choice between two unpleasant choices
Sharing information that was intended to be a secret
Hitting the nail on the head means
Performing a task with exactness
Hearing rumors about someone or something
Doing a good job, being prompt, or being responsible
Believing someone’s story without proof even though it may seem unbelievable
Heard it on the grapevine means
Joking with someone
Damaging a relationship beyond repair
Hearing rumors about someone or something
Something has momentum and builds on each other, much like rolling a snowball down a hill to make it bigger
By the skin of your teeth means
Not judging something by its initial appearance
Just barely making it
To get an unfavorable situation or chore over with now because it will need to get finished eventually
The choice or solution has all of the advantages of two contrasting things at the same time
Don’t count your chickens before they hatch means
Not performing a task or duty correctly in order to save time or money
Making a choice between two unpleasant choices
To make a bad situation even worse
Not to count on something happening until after it’s already happened
Costs an arm and a leg means
Something that is overpriced or very expensive
Not feeling well, or feeling sick
Being treated the way that you have been treating others
Not holding someone responsible for something
Letting the cat out of the bag means
ou have to work hard in order to see results
Doing a good job, being prompt, or being responsible
Reading or hearing something from the source
Sharing information that was intended to be a secret
The last straw means
A task or job that is easy to complete
The last difficulty or annoyance that makes the entire situation unbearable
To not know something
Being reckless or taking a risk
Having your head in the clouds means
Something that you never forget how to do
Day dreaming, not paying attention
To fail in a spectacular manner
Someone who is acting crazy or not thinking rationally
Go down in flames means
To fail in a spectacular manner
Things always get worse before they get better
Everyone experiences hard and good times
Enduring a trial or hardship
You can lead a horse to water, but you can’t make him drink
Two people who are always together
Work faster or more efficiently
Day dreaming, not paying attention
You can’t force someone to make what is seemingly the right decision
Throwing caution to the wind means
Taking credit for someone else’s achievements
Something that doesn’t happen very often
Being reckless or taking a risk
Having energy again after being tired
Like two peas in a pod means
One person usually isn’t the only responsible party
To fail in a spectacular manner
An issue, person, or problem that someone is trying to avoid
Two people who are always together
Hitting the nail on the head means
Performing a task with exactness
Hearing rumors about someone or something
Doing a good job, being prompt, or being responsible
Believing someone’s story without proof even though it may seem unbelievable
Heard it on the grapevine means
Joking with someone
Damaging a relationship beyond repair
Hearing rumors about someone or something
Something has momentum and builds on each other, much like rolling a snowball down a hill to make it bigger
Don’t count your chickens before they hatch means
Not performing a task or duty correctly in order to save time or money
Making a choice between two unpleasant choices
To make a bad situation even worse
Not to count on something happening until after it’s already happened
Letting the cat out of the bag means
ou have to work hard in order to see results
Doing a good job, being prompt, or being responsible
Reading or hearing something from the source
Sharing information that was intended to be a secret
If you take something with a pinch of salt,
you don't completely believe something because you think it's probably not true
you like your food to be salty
you think something might bring you bad luck
If you go the extra mile,
you are willing to make a special effort to achieve something
you walk a bit more although you are tired just to prove that you can
you put yourself in a tough position in order to support someone
A "bull in a china shop" means:
bulls living in China.
people fighting.
children having a tea party.
a clumsy person.
I'm retired now. It has given me a new.............
page of life
life
chapter of life
lease of life
We didn't like his idea. It ............ like a lead balloon.
fell down
knocked down
decreased
went down
Becoming a policeman? The thought never......... my mind.
came in
came up in
crossed
appeared in
I can't go out with you although I want to. I'm all at .....
six and seven
sixth and seven
sixes and sevens
sixteen and seventeen
What is the actual meaning of "Feeling Blue?"
You died your hair blue.
You're swimming in the ocean.
You're very serious
You're feeling sad
What does it mean to "Get a kick out of..."
to kick someone
to dislike something
to enjoy something or take pleasure in
someone kicks you
What does it mean to "play it by ear?"
to know something already
to learn by listening
to turn on the radio
to play with your ears
