WorksheetsIDIOMS 2
Total questions: 122
Worksheet time: 1hrs 1mins
Jose had a hard time comparing the iPhone to the Samsung phone because to him they were apples and oranges.
containing too many technical details
very similar
completely different
very complicated
Peter is the black sheep of the family, so he is never welcomed there.
a beloved member
the only child
a bad and embarrassing member
the eldest child
There's a list of repairs as long as
your arm
a pole
your arms
a mile
We're over the ! Who wouldn't be? We've just won £1 million!
planet
clouds
stars
moon
I've never really enjoyed going to the ballet or the opera; they're not really my _______
piece of cake
sweets and candy
biscuit
cup of tea
You never really know where you are with her as she just blows hot and cold.
keeps going
keeps changing her mood
keeps taking things
keeps testing
"Edwards seems like a dog with two tails this morning." - "Haven't vou hear the news? His wife gave birth a baby boy early this morning."
extremely happy
extremely disappointed
exhausted
Very proud
Thomas knows Paris like the back of his . He used to be a taxi driver there for 2 years.
head
mind
hand
life
Josh may get into hot water when driving at full speed after drinking.
get into trouble
stay safe
fall into disuse
remain calm
That was a PIECE OF CAKE!
hard
messy
easy
fun
After I made an A on the test, I felt like I was ON TOP OF THE WORLD!
excited
upset
disappointed
confused
I only get to visit my grandparents ONCE IN A BLUE MOON.
every year
once a while
whenever I want
all the time
It is RAINING CATS AND DOGS!
It's been raining all day.
There are scattered thunderstorms.
It's not raining.
It's raining a lot.
Jim told his daughter that she was the APPLE OF HIS EYE.
They make apple pie and put it in their eyes.
They eat apples together.
She is extremely important to her dad.
He doesn't like being with his daughter.
BREAK A LEG!
I hope you break your bones.
Good luck!
Watch where you are walking
Don't cheat!
Brian was feeling UNDER THE WEATHER.
happy
sick
excited
confused
Those shoes COST AN ARM AND A LEG!
they are yellow
they are cheap
they are expensive
they go on both feet
When the visitor saw with her own eyes the beach covered with tons of plastic rubbish washed up from around the world, a chill went down her _______.
spine
bone
mind
brain
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
It’s about time you pulled your socks up and started working seriously. Your final exams are coming.
studied harder
got furious
became lazy
lost confidence
Don’t worry, class. Solving this maths problem is by no means a ___order
deep
high
large
tall
You will get into hot water when going out for no particular reason.
get into trouble
stay safe
fall into disuse
remain calm
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
My parents are going to hit the roof if they find out we had a party here.
become sad
become worried
become angry
beome happy
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
You have 2 days to ___________ a decision whether to go or not.
make
carry out
do
take
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 __________with my friends at my school.
relationship
term
link
contact
Nowadays, the number of poeple who are out of _______ is rapidly increasing.
work
order
danger
luck
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
Third time lucky
May mắn sẽ đến ở lần 3
Chúc may mắn lần sau
Thật không may mắn
Lần 3 vẫn trượt
Two's company, three's a crowd
Một công ty có 2 người
Chỉ cần hai người là đủ
Muốn tốt thì cần có 3 người
Hai hay ba đều được
He's nothing to write home about.
Anh ta không nghĩ ra ý tưởng gì để viết
Anh ta không viết thư về nhà
Anh ta chả là cái gì
Anh ta chỉ bình thường thôi
We got on like a house on fire.
Chúng tôi cãi nhau như mổ bò
Chúng tôi cãi nhau như cháy nhà
Chúng tôi thích nhau ngay
Chúng tôi cùng nhau dập lửa
Don't ask her any more questions. She can sit and talk until the ......... come home.
pigs
cows
hens
sheep
I'm retired now. It has given me a new.............
page of life
life
chapter of life
lease of life
Many people like her. She's a real ...........character.
bigger than life
larger than death
larger than life
bigger than death
People like her are like .........
gold dust
golden dust
gold weight
golden weight
We didn't like his idea. It ............ like a lead balloon.
fell down
knocked down
decreased
went down
My mother usually has something ..........
in her mind
in her head
on her mind
on the head
Becoming a policeman? The thought never......... my mind.
came in
came up in
crossed
appeared in
My car is on his last legs.
Ô tô của tôi sắp hỏng
Ô tô của tôi hỏng lốp
Tôi sắp bán ô tô của tôi
Tôi muốn bán ô tô cũ
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
Although he failed the exam twice, he still put on a .......
bold face
cold face
bravery face
brave face
He proposed to her, but she rejected it ............
in her hand
out of hand
out of her hand
off her hand
Khi tôi đến văn phòng, tôi rất ngạc nhiên vì mọi người tổ chức 1 bữa tiệc sinh nhật bất ngờ cho tôi.
When I went to the office, it knocks me for six because my colleagues organised a surprise party for me.
When I went to the office, it knocked me for six because my colleagues organised a surprise party for me.
When I went to the office, it knocks me for seven because my colleagues organised a surprise party for me.
When I went to the office, it knocked me for seven because my colleagues organised a surprise party for me.
He's famous for ruling his country with a ......
rod of steel
rod of brass
rod of lead
rod of iron
Don't drive too fast. You're ........ with death.
dicing
playing
going
running
Tôi không thể nhận ra Mary trong bữa tiệc tối qua vì cô ấy trông ốm quá.
I couldn't recognize Mary in the party last night because she looked like death warming up.
I couldn't recognize Mary in the party last night because she looked like death warm up.
I couldn't recognize Mary in the party last night because she looked like death warmed up.
I couldn't recognize Mary in the party last night because she looks like death warmed up.
We're on the home straight now.
Chúng tôi sắp xong rồi
Chúng tôi sắp về nhà
Chúng tôi đi thẳng về nhà
Chúng tôi đang về nhà
Mark letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase to complete each of the sentences.
My sister lives in Alaska, so I only get to see her ___________.
over the moon
the sky’s the limit
once in a blue moon
out of this world
Mark letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase to complete each of the sentences.
When my crush sent me flowers and a note, I was _____________.
once in a blue moon
over the moon
the sky’s the limit
out of this world
Mark letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase to complete each of the sentences.
I wish my parents could ______________ so that they understand why I chose that school.
make up their mind
make a bundle
put themselves in my shoes
burn the midnight oil
Mark letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase to complete each of the sentences.
I’ve never enjoyed going to the ballet or the opera; they’re not really my ______.
cup of tea
midnight oil
biscuit
piece of cake
"My car is on his last leg." means:
Xe tôi sắp phải đem đi bán.
Xe tôi cũ lắm rồi.
Xe tôi sắp hỏng.
Lốp xe tôi bị xịt.
"A little birdie told me everything that you're hiding from me!"
What does the underlined part (phần gạch đỏ) mean?
I was feeling sick
I had a conversation with a bird
I was angry
Someone told me a secret
"We're on the home straight now." means:
Chúng tôi sắp xong rồi.
Chúng tôi sắp về nhà rồi.
Chúng tôi đang trên đường đi về nhà.
Đang đi thẳng về nhà.
"He's nothing to write home about." means:
Anh ta chả là cái gì cả!
Anh ta chỉ bình thường mà thôi.
Anh ta không có gì để viết khi về nhà hết.
Nhà anh ta không có cả 1 mảnh giấy để viết.
"I'd love to go on a date with you, but I just can't. I've been at sixes and sevens."
What does the underlined part (phần gạch đỏ) mean?
Trạc tầm 6,7 tuổi
Bối rối, phân vân
Hẹn tầm lúc 6,7 giờ
Vui vẻ, phấn khởi
Although he failed the test, he still put on a ____ face.
braverly
angry
smile
brave
"We got on like a house on fire."
What does the underlined part (phần gạch đỏ) mean?
Cãi nhau như cháy nhà
Tức giận
Thích nhau ngay
Cố dập lửa 1 ngôi nhà đang cháy
Out of the blue, she announced that she was pregnant that made us completely shocked.
What does the underlined part (phần gạch đỏ) mean?
hoàn toàn bất ngờ
ngoài cùng màu xanh
lo lắng
đã biết từ trước
"Stop playing with that knife, you're ___ with death!.
playing
dicing
having
dancing
- "I had some tea and talked with the Queen yesterday."
- "Stop pulling my leg!"
What does the underlined part (phần gạch đỏ) mean?
pulling a leg
the leg hurts
insult
playing a trick
I'd love to buy a Porsche, but they cost an arm and a leg.
What does the underlined part (phần gạch đỏ) mean?
very cheap
my arm is broken
very expensive
it hurts
He is one of those rare employees who has remained with the organization through thick and______.
fat
thin
small
obese
The______time was a charm for Korea’s Pyeongchang 2018 Winter Olympic bid committee.
third
first
second
forth
The placement agency took hundreds of people for a ______ by promising non-existent jobs
consideration
granted
ride
account
Despite being an underdog, Division B team gave the best team of the tournament run for their______.
money
heritage
cost
price
This year, we’ll get a ______ start on the “green movement” by encouraging more people to take part in planting trees.
shoulder
hand
neck
head
That’s an amazing deal you’re getting. Don’t wait.______while the iron is hot, or else it’ll be gone.
cross
enter
strike
occur
The business has started to gain momentum after months of struggle. We finally see light at the end of______.
mountain
hole
tunnel
street
She bought two dresses on....................
agreement
discussion
affirmation
approval
I'm almost finished, I just have a few .............and pieces to do around the house before we leave.
things
stuff
ends
bits
She set her heart on becoming a literature teacher.
liked
loved
determined
decided
He always looks on the bright side of everything.
is pessimistic
is optimistic
is angry
is bored
The boys were trying to steal a car and the police caught them ______-handed
orange
blue
red
green
“What I’ve got to say to you now is strictly ___ and most certainly not for publication. “ said the government official to the reporter.
beside the point
for the time being
by the way
off the record
Edwards seems like a _______with two tails this morning. His wife gave birth a baby boy early this morning."
cat
dog
sheep
rabbit
It is out of __________ for us to finish our assignment by Friday.
the question
the order
the date
the fashion
My boss is as cool as a __________even when he speaks in front of hundreds of people
apple
cucumber
potato
carrot
She never goes out with her friends. She is quite a ______
sad
loner
single
simple
The dog keeps barking, it is a pain in the ________
neck
head
arm
shoulder
The boy put the cat among the ____ when he told the teacher that many students cheated in the midterm test.
pigs
elephants
pigeons
dogs
His advice is good but it's hard to put into _____.
life
reality
practice
theory
How can he afford the car when he doesn't have a penny to his _____.
name
budget
house
The boss was a lame ______ since he laid off a number of enthusiastic workers.
chicken
duck
dog
person
John is a good _____. He is willing to help people around him.
job
egg
luck
manner
It's time to pull your ______ up and study for the exam.
shorts
hat
socks
shoes
It is such a ______ dream for him to win a place at the People's Police University
pole
tube
pipe
post
If you stay up and go to bed late, you are a night _____.
owl
bird
mouse
cat
He is an early _____ who gets up early.
rooster
cat
bird
duck
Choose the correct idiom in this situation:
"Yes, we did have our disagreements but that's .........now.
got the wrong end of the stick
in the heat of the moment
light at the end of tunnel
water under the bridge
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 "egg on my face" mean?
You're embarrassed because you made a mistake and everyone knows about it.
a barrel of laughs, a lot of fun
You're embarrassed because you made a mistake and everyone knows about it.
You feel that you need to spend your money at once.
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 "a piece of cake" mean?
something is simple to do
You are acting restless or impatient.
Face the problem and take control of it.
Do not wait or you could miss your opportunity.
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 "raining cats and dogs" mean?
It is raining very hard.
something is simple to do
A person is daydreaming, not paying attention.
Feelings or emotions are easy to see on your face.
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 "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.
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
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.
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
