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Idioms (1st and 2nd Marking Period)

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the meaning of in the same boat?

a)

very easy

b)

facing the same challenge

c)

a person who wants to be around only when things are going well

d)

looking and acting alike

2.

What does it mean to say two peas in a pod?

a)

feel embarrassed

b)

very lucky

c)

not young anymore

d)

looking and acting alike

3.

If I say, "My grandma is no spring chicken," what do I mean?

a)

My grandma was born in the spring.

b)

My grandma has made a final decision.

c)

My grandma is old.

d)

My grandma loves chickens.

4.

What is the meaning of this idiom?

put my foot down

a)

stomp on the floor

b)

make a final decision

c)

feel embarrassed

d)

to lie about something dangerous

5.

If we say that something is as easy as taking candy from a baby, what do we mean?

a)

It is very easy.

b)

to be allowed to do something

c)

Babies should not eat candy.

d)

It is very difficult.

6.

What is the meaning of make waves?

a)

to get permission to do something

b)

to be old

c)

cause problems

d)

very easy

7.

If we kick up our heels, what are we doing?

a)

celebrating and being happy

b)

complaining

c)

causing problems

d)

giving a final decision

8.

When I use the idiom, "I hit the jackpot," what do I mean?

a)

I share the same challenge as others.

b)

I made a final decision.

c)

I am young.

d)

I am very lucky.

9.

I have an axe to grind with my sister! She was not honest with me!

What do I mean by this?

a)

I am making problems.

b)

My sister made a final decision.

c)

I have a complaint.

d)

I am just like my sister.

10.

What is the meaning of the idiom cry wolf?

a)

lie about something dangerous

b)

have a complaint

c)

celebrate and be happy

d)

to be old

11.

If you have egg on your face, how do you feel?

a)

angry

b)

funny

c)

embarrassed

d)

full

12.

If you get the greenlight, what does this mean?

a)

You make a final decision.

b)

You have a complaint.

c)

You are celebrating and happy.

d)

You are given permission.

13.

What is a fair weather friend?

a)

a person who only wants to be around when the sun is shining

b)

a person who only wants to be around when things are going well for you

c)

a friend who is there for only the bad things in life

d)

a friend who is there no matter what

14.

If I am dressed to the nines, what does this mean?

a)

I am wearing size 9 shoes.

b)

I am wearing sloppy clothes.

c)

I am wearing fancy clothes.

d)

I am getting dressed at 9:00.

15.

If birds of a feather flock together, what does this mean?

a)

Birds are found in groups.

b)

People like to be around people who are like them.

c)

People like to be alone.

d)

Birds with the same color feathers stay with each other.