WorksheetsALCPT Practice Idioms IR 9
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 33mins
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 have a problem.
I'm tired. Let's go to bed.
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.
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.
Some people are really good at fractions, but not me. Fractions go over my head.
What is the meaning of "go over my head?"
I see fractions in the sky.
It means that it is too hard to understand.
Fractions are in my head.
Fractions are above me.
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.
What does it mean to "Go fly a kite"?
Go away and stop bothering me.
You feel that you need to spend your money at once.
Fast pace, busy schedule, usually associated with living and working in the city
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 "money burns a hole in my pocket" mean?
You feel that you need to spend your money at once.
Go away and stop bothering me.
a barrel of laughs, a lot of fun
People who enjoy the same things, do the same things together
What does "more fun than a barrel of monkeys" mean?
a barrel of laughs, a lot of fun
You're embarrassed because you made a mistake and everyone knows about it.
Fast pace, busy schedule, usually associated with living and working in the city
Go away and stop bothering me.
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 "on cloud nine" mean?
You feel very happy
You're in big trouble
Everything is going your way
listening intently
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 "a picture is worth a thousand words" mean?
sometimes it is easier to understand a picture than a description
looking for something small in a huge space
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 "got the world by a string" mean?
Everything is going your way
You're in big trouble
You feel very happy
listening intently
What does "all ears" mean?
listening intently
Everything is going your way
You're in big trouble
You feel very happy
What does "take the bull by the horns" mean?
Face the problem and take control of it.
You are acting restless or impatient.
something is simple to do
It is raining very hard.
What does "got your head in the clouds" mean?
A person is daydreaming, not paying attention.
Feelings or emotions are easy to see on your face.
Do not wait or you could miss your opportunity.
Face the problem and take control of it.
What does "it's written all over your face" mean?
Feelings or emotions are easy to see on your face.
Do not wait or you could miss your opportunity.
Face the problem and take control of it.
You are acting restless or impatient.
This meeting has lasted longer than anticipated. I think it's time to call it a day.
They want to end the meeting.
They want to pause the meeting.
They want to continue the meeting.
They want to fight at the meeting.
