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Idiomatic expressions EGED109

Total questions: 61

Worksheet time: 39mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Elizabeth can stay inside her room till the cows come home.

a)

Become hungry

b)

For a very long time

c)

No longer sad

d)

Without any hesitation

2.

The man bought a car that cost him an arm and a leg

a)

Extremely expensive

b)

Safety

c)

Loan

d)

Life

3.

The game, the boat is sinking, is being between a rock and a hard place.

a)

Between people

b)

Challeged

c)

Dilemma

d)

Making decisions

4.

It seems like Johnny would stop eating candies when pigs fly.

a)

Grow older

b)

After lunch/dinner

c)

Scolded

d)

Never

5.

"Easy does it! No one's rushing you to transfer those boxes."

a)

Do something slowly or carefully

b)

Slack off

c)

Help

d)

Take your time

6.

"Why don't we pitch in to get dad a gift on father's day?"

a)

Excuse oneself

b)

Lie

c)

Contribute

d)

Plan

7.

Don't pull your classmate's leg when the teacher is around!

a)

Talk with

b)

Bother

c)

Look at

d)

Tease or joke with

8.

The prisoners who were trying to escape could smell a rat within their group.

a)

Feel negativity

b)

Suspect a traitor

c)

Experience tension

d)

Sense differences among themselves

9.

The idea for the project is still up in the air compared to the other group's idea.

a)

Unsure

b)

Being checked

c)

Most probable

d)

Leading

10.

My friends and I have to go back to the drawing board since the first travel trip got cancelled.

a)

Spend money

b)

Save up money

c)

Wait for an opportunity

d)

Plan again

11.

I find his excuses hard to swallow, he’s lying.

a)

difficult to believe or accept

b)

an intelligent person

c)

studying hard

d)

true

12.

To get good mileage out of something

a)

To get a lot of benefits from something

b)

To be young and have a lot of years to live

c)

To make progress in life goals after a difficulty

d)

Time is a valuable resource

13.

To devour someone or something

a)

To not accept something as fact

b)

A friendly welcome

c)

To consume something very quickly

d)

Very interesting or sensational gossip

14.

Unearthed

a)

To methodically reveal information

b)

Not based on any good reason

c)

To be revealed

d)

To find something that was lost or forgotten

15.

Illuminating

a)

The status of being respected, a position of being ‘more’ moral than others

b)

An opinion on something

c)

To make something more understandable

d)

Undecided on a decision, avoid making a decision on something

16.

Digging around

a)

Difficult to believe

b)

Looking for

c)

Good luck!

d)

A job that offers no opportunity for advancement

17.
a)

bundle of joy

b)

it's raining cats and dogs

c)

a penny for your thoughts

d)

bring home th bacon

18.

bring home the __________. means achieve success.

a)

sushi

b)

shawarma

c)

chicken joy

d)

bacon

19.

Wear your heart on your _______. means make one's feelings apparent.

a)

pocket

b)

basement

c)

sleeves

d)

kitchen

20.

MATCH MADE IN __________.It means two people who are perfect for each other.

a)

cemetery

b)

hospital

c)

office

d)

heaven

21.

Adrian was going to accept a job offer in China, but after thinking about how much he would miss his wife in the Philippines, he had _______________

a)

a change of heart

b)

night owl

c)

see red

d)

best of both worlds

22.

I have a report to submit tomorrow and I have not started it. So I guess I will be __________________ tonight.

a)

feel blue

b)

burn the midnight oil

c)

early bird

d)

through thick and thin

23.

It has been a bad day since this morning. If something upsets me at home, I am definitely going to ______________.

a)

in the flesh

b)

see red

c)

feel under the weather

d)

feel blue

24.

Jackson received a special prize because he was _____________.

a)

early bird

b)

feel blue

c)

see red

d)

night owl

25.

Kevin was really _______________ after his wife told him that she was leaving.

a)

see red

b)

best of both worlds

c)

feel under the weather

d)

feel blue

26.

Mother has seen her favorite singer in TV shows but never ______________________.

a)

burn the midnight oil

b)

a change of heart

c)

in the flesh

d)

early bird

27.

____________________do not have problems staying up late to study. The problem comes when waking up for classes next morning.

a)

burn the midnight owl

b)

in the flesh

c)

night owl

d)

early bird

28.

Our boss will not go to work today. He says that he _____________.

a)

burn the midnight oil

b)

see red

c)

through thick and thin

d)

feel under the weather

29.

That is what relationships are about. You stick with someone ________________________.

a)

through thick and thin

b)

best of both worlds

c)

early bird

d)

a change of heart

30.

Why don't you work for us on weekends while you work at your company on weekdays? That way, you can enjoy the ________________________.

a)

be under the weather

b)

best of both worlds

c)

burn the midnight oil

d)

in the flesh

31.

What's the meaning of to call on someone?

a)

to pay one’s own tuition.

b)

to ask a student to answer a question.

c)

to flatter someone, often in an attempt to obtain special favors or treatment.

32.

What's the meaning of to put oneself through school?

a)

to be expelled from an institution because of low grades or poor performance.

b)

to pay one’s own tuition.

c)

to decide to leave school and no longer pursue a degree or diploma.

33.

What's the meaning of to drop out?

a)

to go to bed late and wake up early.

b)

to be expelled from an institution because of low grades or poor performance.

c)

To drop out means to decide to leave school and no longer pursue a degree or diploma.

34.

What's the meaning of to burn the candle at both ends?

a)

to go to bed late and wake up early.

b)

to study or work late at night.

c)

to study a lot right before a test.

35.

What's the meaning of to burn the midnight oil?

a)

to go to bed late and wake up early.

b)

to study or work late at night.

c)

to study a lot right before a test.

36.

What's the meaning of to cram?

a)

to study a lot right before a test.

b)

o completely memorize something.

c)

to understand something after initially not being able to comprehend it.

37.

What's the meaning of to pull an all-nighter?

a)

to study

b)

to stay up all night studying or working.

c)

to understand something after initially not being able to comprehend it.

38.

What's the meaning of to cut/skip/ditch class?

a)

We use this idiom to communicate that something is very easy

b)

to study

c)

o intentionally miss class, usually in favor of doing something else.

39.

What's the meaning of to bomb?

a)

to get a terrible grade on a test.

b)

very easy

c)

to study

40.

What's the meaning of cheat sheet?

a)

a piece of paper with answers written on it that student use to cheat on a test.

b)

to easily succeed at something.

c)

to get an “A” or a very high grade.

41.

What's the meaning of to pass with flying colors?

a)

to easily accomplish something.

b)

to get an “A” or a very high grade.

c)

to get a terrible grade on a test.

42.

What's the meaning of class clown?

a)

a person who loves to read.

b)

a disruptive student who often makes jokes instead of paying attention and doing their work.

c)

We often use this expression to talk about tests or exams.

43.

What's the meaning of bookworm?

a)

a person who loves to read.

b)

to be completely consumed by thought, often to the point of being unaware of one’s surroundings

c)

a student who is clearly the favorite of the teacher and often receives special treatment.

44.

What's the meaning of teacher’s pet?

a)

A dog

b)

a student who often makes jokes instead of paying attention and doing their work.

c)

a student who is clearly the favorite of the teacher and often receives special treatment.

45.

What's the meaning of to daydream?

a)

to think long and hard about something.

b)

to fantasize instead of paying attention to one’s surroundings.

c)

to easily accomplish something

46.

What's the meaning of to put one’s thinking cap on?

a)

to think very seriously or very hard about something.

b)

to discover something or resolve a problem.

c)

to not be able to remember something.

47.

What's the meaning of to draw a blank?

a)

speaking and writing

b)

be actively trying to learn

c)

to not be able to remember something.

48.

What is the meaning of ''to rack one’s brain''?

a)

to think long and hard about something.

b)

To have a headache

c)

To scratch one's head

49.

She was tickled pink by the good news.

a)

She was very happy

b)

She was surprised

c)

She was agitated

d)

She was embarrassed

50.

That sound is driving me up the wall!

a)

Making me scared

b)

Making me annoyed

c)

Making me relaxed

d)

Making me nauseous

51.

Although he broke a serious rule, he was only given a slap on the wrist.

a)

A mild punishment

b)

A reward

c)

A bracelet

d)

A detention

52.

That question is hard. It's Greek to me.

a)

I know it

b)

It's easy

c)

It's impossible

d)

I don't understand

53.

Hold your horses! The program will start in a moment.

a)

Be considerate

b)

Be patient

c)

Be attentive

d)

Be understanding

54.

I will only marry a criminal when pigs fly.

a)

Never

b)

Probably

c)

Yes

d)

Maybe

55.

We're in the same boat because I have financial problems too.

a)

We are committed

b)

We're in the same situation

c)

We are twins

d)

We are lazy

56.

I fainted when I saw the price! That shirt costs an arm and a leg!

a)

Slightly Expensive

b)

Extremely expensive

c)

Affordable

d)

Moderately Expensive

57.

I'm so tired. I could sleep till the cows come home.

a)

In a day

b)

For a week

c)

For a very long time

d)

For a short time

58.

He surprises me everytime because he's a loose cannon.

a)

Unpredictable

b)

Extravagant

c)

Crazy

d)

Serious

59.

We're in hot water

a)

We need to take a shower

b)

The shower's water is hot

c)

We are in trouble

d)

We have our bathing suits on

60.

Hold your horses

a)

Take your horses away

b)

Wait a moment

c)

Go somewhere else

d)

Think an answer

61.

Under the weather

a)

Not feeling good

b)

Being cold

c)

Being hidden

d)

Being underground