WorksheetsIdioms
Total questions: 21
Worksheet time: 11mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
1. "A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush" means:
a)
It's better to have something now than to risk losing it for something uncertain in the future.
b)
Birds are valuable.
c)
Two birds are better than one.
d)
Taking risks is always worth it.
2.
2. "In the red" means:
a)
Feeling angry
b)
Incurring a financial loss
c)
Seeing the color red
d)
Having good luck
3.
3. "Put all your eggs in one basket" means:
a)
To gather eggs in a basket
b)
To invest all your money in one venture
c)
To cook with eggs
d)
To protect your eggs
4.
4. "The ball is in your court" means:
a)
You're playing a game
b)
It's your turn to take action
c)
You're in trouble
d)
You're responsible for the outcome
5.
5. "Cut to the chase" means:
a)
To stop running
b)
To skip the boring parts and get to the main point
c)
To cut something into pieces
d)
To chase after something
6.
6. "In the eleventh hour" means:
a)
Late at night
b)
Very early in the morning
c)
At the last possible moment
d)
In the middle of the day
7.
7. "The apple of my eye" means:
a)
A delicious apple
b)
Something you want to eat
c)
Someone you cherish
d)
An apple pie
8.
8. "A picture is worth a thousand words" means:
a)
Pictures are expensive
b)
A picture can speak more than words
c)
Pictures are useless
d)
Words are more valuable than pictures
9.
9. "All bark and no bite" means:
a)
All talk and no action
b)
A dog that bites a lot
c)
A tree with no leaves
d)
A dog that barks loudly
10.
10. "Bury the hatchet" means:
a)
To dig a hole
b)
To hide a weapon
c)
To resolve a conflict and make peace
d)
To throw a hatchet
11.
11. "Catch someone red-handed" means:
a)
To catch someone with their hands full
b)
To catch someone stealing or doing something wrong
c)
To catch someone sleeping
d)
To catch someone blushing
12.
12. "Keep your fingers crossed" means:
a)
To keep your fingers in a crossed position
b)
To be superstitious
c)
To hope for good luck
d)
To avoid touching something
13.
13. "Cut the mustard" means:
a)
To cut a jar of mustard
b)
To spread mustard on bread
c)
To meet or exceed expectations
d)
To waste food
14.
14. "The ball is in your court" means:
a)
You're playing a game
b)
It's your turn to take action
c)
You're in trouble
d)
You're responsible for the outcome
15.
15. "A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush" means:
a)
It's better to have something you're sure of than to risk getting something better
b)
Taking a chance is always worth it
c)
The more, the merrier
d)
Good things come to those who wait
16.
16. "Barking up the wrong tree" means:
a)
To climb a tree
b)
To be aggressive
c)
To make a mistake
d)
To be on the right track
17.
17. "Don't put all your eggs in one basket" means:
a)
Don't rely on one thing for success
b)
Be careful with fragile items
c)
Don't take risks
d)
Save your money
18.
18. "To have your cake and eat it too" means:
a)
To eat something delicious
b)
To have multiple things that are usually exclusive
c)
To share with others
d)
To sacrifice something for the greater good
19.
19. "To be a chip off the old block" means:
a)
To be unique
b)
To be similar to one's parents
c)
To be stubborn
d)
To be physically strong
20.
20. "The devil is in the details" means:
a)
The details are unimportant
b)
The details are crucial and can cause problems
c)
The devil is everywhere
d)
There's always a catch
21.
21. "To let the cat out of the bag" means:
a)
To let a cat escape
b)
To share a secret unintentionally
c)
To be dishonest
d)
To take advantage of someone
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