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Date
1.

"Apple of my eye" means?

a)

pupil is shaped like an apple

b)

someone that is very special

c)

eye color is red like an apple

d)

eye color is green like an apple

2.

What does "cry over spilt milk" mean?

a)

to be upset about something that can't be changed

b)

accidentally spilling a liquid

c)

slipping and falling over milk

d)

when your tears look like milk

3.

He was born with a silver spoon in his mouth means...

a)

He was born to a rich family

b)

He was born hungry

c)

He was born with teeth

4.

If you feel under the weather,

a)

you feel frustrated

b)

you feel ill

c)

you feel sad

5.

If you hit the sack,

a)

you win the lottery

b)

you give up a sport because you feel you are not good enough

c)

you go to bed because you are very tired

6.

If I say “I’m going to hit the books now”,

a)

I am going to study

b)

I am going to take a short break from studying

c)

I am going to throw my books away

7.

What does "raining cats and dogs" mean?

a)

It is raining very hard.

b)

something is simple to do

c)

A person is daydreaming, not paying attention.

d)

Feelings or emotions are easy to see on your face.

8.

That was a PIECE OF CAKE!

a)

hard

b)

easy

c)

messy

d)

fun

9.

I was about to go on stage and had BUTTERFLIES IN MY STOMACH.

a)

sick

b)

bugs crawled inside of me

c)

mad

d)

nervous

10.

Luz made up her mind to play Henny Penny.

a)

understood

b)

decided

11.

"Apple of my eye" means?

a)

pupil is shaped like an apple

b)

someone that is very special

c)

eye color is red like an apple

d)

eye color is green like an apple

12.

He is one of those rare employees who has remained with the organization through thick and______.

a)

fat

b)

thin

c)

small

d)

obese

13.

The business has started to gain momentum after months of struggle. We finally see light at the end of______.

a)

mountain

b)

hole

c)

tunnel

d)

street

14.

When he exceeded his brief to take charge of the project, the boss______ him in his place.

a)

let

b)

put

c)

puts

d)

lets

15.

The government says that the economy is robust, but if you look at employment data and______further between the lines, you realize that the situation isn’t that rosy.

a)

make

b)

do

c)

watch

d)

read

16.

Mark letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase to complete each of the sentences.

He has burned the ________ for a long time so he gets an A for his exam.

a)

midnight candle

b)

midday oil

c)

midnight oil

d)

midday candle

17.

Mark letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase to complete each of the sentences.

He’s a famous singer. He can make a _______.

a)

bundle

b)

candle

c)

meddle

d)

money

18.

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 ______.

a)

cup of tea

b)

midnight oil

c)

biscuit

d)

piece of cake

19.

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.

a)

make up their mind

b)

make a bundle

c)

put themselves in my shoes

d)

burn the midnight oil

20.

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 _____________.

a)

once in a blue moon

b)

over the moon

c)

the sky’s the limit

d)

out of this world

21.

Mark letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase to complete each of the sentences.

He has burned the ________ for a long time so he gets an A for his exam.

a)

midnight candle

b)

midday oil

c)

midnight oil

d)

midday candle

22.

Mark letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase to complete each of the sentences.

He’s a famous singer. He can make a _______.

a)

bundle

b)

candle

c)

meddle

d)

money

23.

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 ______.

a)

cup of tea

b)

midnight oil

c)

biscuit

d)

piece of cake

24.

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.

a)

make up their mind

b)

make a bundle

c)

put themselves in my shoes

d)

burn the midnight oil

25.

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 _____________.

a)

once in a blue moon

b)

over the moon

c)

the sky’s the limit

d)

out of this world

26.

Mark letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase to complete each of the sentences.

They seem happy together, but who knows what happens behind the ____________.

a)

shoes

b)

scenes

c)

world

d)

cup of tea

27.

Mark letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase to complete each of the sentences.

They __________ the bank because of trading Bitcoin so they sold their house and went away.

a)

broke

b)

put

c)

made

d)

burned

28.

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 ___________.

a)

over the moon

b)

the sky’s the limit

c)

once in a blue moon

d)

out of this world

29.

Mark letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase to complete each of the sentences.

The knowledge you can get from this course is the sky's the _________.

a)

bank

b)

scenes

c)

midnight oil

d)

limit

30.

Mark letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase to complete each of the sentences.

John cannot ____________his mind to get married to Mary or stay single until he can afford a house and a car.

a)

break

b)

make up

c)

make

d)

take

31.

Mark letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase to complete each of the sentences.

They __________ the bank because of trading Bitcoin so they sold their house and went away.

a)

broke

b)

put

c)

made

d)

burned

32.

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 ___________.

a)

over the moon

b)

the sky’s the limit

c)

once in a blue moon

d)

out of this world

33.

Mark letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase to complete each of the sentences.

John cannot ____________his mind to get married to Mary or stay single until he can afford a house and a car.

a)

break

b)

make up

c)

make

d)

take

34.

"in the same boat" means:

a)

trên cùng 1 con thuyền

b)

trong cùng 1 hoàn cảnh

c)

tại 1 thời điểm giống nhau

d)

đi nhờ con thuyền

35.

We can't go out now, it's raining cats and dogs!

What does the underlined part (phần gạch đỏ) mean?

a)

mưa chó mèo

b)

mưa phùn

c)

mưa như trút nước, xối xả

d)

chó mèo nhảy lộn xộn

36.

"piece of cake" means:

a)

very easy

b)

a piece of cake

c)

i'm hungry

d)

it looks yummy

37.

I'd love to buy a Porsche, but they cost an arm and a leg.

What does the underlined part (phần gạch đỏ) mean?

a)

very cheap

b)

my arm is broken

c)

very expensive

d)

it hurts

38.

- "I had some tea and talked with the Queen yesterday."

- "Stop pulling my leg!"

What does the underlined part (phần gạch đỏ) mean?

a)

pulling a leg

b)

the leg hurts

c)

insult

d)

playing a trick

39.

Out of the blue, she announced that she was pregnant that made us completely shocked.

What does the underlined part (phần gạch đỏ) mean?

a)

hoàn toàn bất ngờ

b)

ngoài cùng màu xanh

c)

lo lắng

d)

đã biết từ trước

40.

She can sit and talk until the ____ come home.

a)

cows

b)

sheep

c)

hens

d)

dogs

41.

- "I had some tea and talked with the Queen yesterday."

- "Stop pulling my leg!"

What does the underlined part (phần gạch đỏ) mean?

a)

pulling a leg

b)

the leg hurts

c)

insult

d)

playing a trick

42.

"Stop playing with that knife, you're ___ with death!.

a)

playing

b)

dicing

c)

having

d)

dancing

43.

"We got on like a house on fire."

What does the underlined part (phần gạch đỏ) mean?

a)

Cãi nhau như cháy nhà

b)

Tức giận

c)

Thích nhau ngay

d)

Cố dập lửa 1 ngôi nhà đang cháy

44.

Out of the blue, she announced that she was pregnant that made us completely shocked.

What does the underlined part (phần gạch đỏ) mean?

a)

hoàn toàn bất ngờ

b)

ngoài cùng màu xanh

c)

lo lắng

d)

đã biết từ trước

45.

Although he failed the test, he still put on a ____ face.

a)

braverly

b)

angry

c)

smile

d)

brave

46.

"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?

a)

Trạc tầm 6,7 tuổi

b)

Bối rối, phân vân

c)

Hẹn tầm lúc 6,7 giờ

d)

Vui vẻ, phấn khởi

47.

"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?

a)

Trạc tầm 6,7 tuổi

b)

Bối rối, phân vân

c)

Hẹn tầm lúc 6,7 giờ

d)

Vui vẻ, phấn khởi

48.

"Third time lucky" means:

a)

Thử lại lần thứ 3

b)

May mắn sẽ đến lần thứ 3

c)

May mắn trong cả 3 lần

d)

Thất bại cả 3 lần

49.

"He's nothing to write home about." means:

a)

Anh ta chả là cái gì cả!

b)

Anh ta chỉ bình thường mà thôi.

c)

Anh ta không có gì để viết khi về nhà hết.

d)

Nhà anh ta không có cả 1 mảnh giấy để viết.

50.

"We're on the home straight now." means:

a)

Chúng tôi sắp xong rồi.

b)

Chúng tôi sắp về nhà rồi.

c)

Chúng tôi đang trên đường đi về nhà.

d)

Đang đi thẳng về nhà.

51.

"A little birdie told me everything that you're hiding from me!"

What does the underlined part (phần gạch đỏ) mean?

a)

I was feeling sick

b)

I had a conversation with a bird

c)

I was angry

d)

Someone told me a secret

52.

"My car is on his last leg." means:

a)

Xe tôi sắp phải đem đi bán.

b)

Xe tôi cũ lắm rồi.

c)

Xe tôi sắp hỏng.

d)

Lốp xe tôi bị xịt.

53.

We can't go out now, it's raining cats and dogs!

What does the underlined part (phần gạch đỏ) mean?

a)

mưa chó mèo

b)

mưa phùn

c)

mưa như trút nước, xối xả

d)

chó mèo nhảy lộn xộn

54.

"in the same boat" means:

a)

trên cùng 1 con thuyền

b)

trong cùng 1 hoàn cảnh

c)

tại 1 thời điểm giống nhau

d)

đi nhờ con thuyền

55.

"Có công mài sắt có ngày nên kim" trong tiếng Anh là gì?

a)

No pain no gain

b)

Practice makes perfect

c)

Look on the bright side

d)

Nothing is perfect

56.

"The more the merrier" nghĩa là...

a)

Nhiều hơn thì tốt hơn

b)

Càng nhiều càng ít

c)

Càng nhiều càng tốt

d)

Càng đông càng vui

57.

"Third time lucky" means:

a)

Thử lại lần thứ 3

b)

May mắn sẽ đến lần thứ 3

c)

May mắn trong cả 3 lần

d)

Thất bại cả 3 lần

58.
blow someone's trumpet
a)
khoác lác
b)
ngay lập tức
c)
vừa khéo, đến sát giờ
d)
người mà mình yêu quý
59.
the apple of someone's eye
a)
người mà mình yêu quý
b)
mưa nặng hạt
c)
rõ ràng, không thay đổi, dễ hiểu
d)
tiến thoái lưỡng nan
60.
let the cat out of the bag
a)
để lộ bí mật (thường không cố ý)
b)
nói/ mô tả chính xác điều gây ra một vấn đề, tình huống
c)
coi nhẹ, cho rằng ai/ điều gì luôn có sẵn
d)
đang suy tính, cân nhắc
61.
take someone/ something for granted
a)
coi nhẹ, cho rằng ai/ điều gì luôn có sẵn
b)
đang suy tính, cân nhắc
c)
người/ ý tưởng/ phát minh tốt
d)
làm ai sôi máu/ giận
62.
at the drop of a hat
a)
ngay lập tức
b)
vừa khéo, đến sát giờ
c)
người mà mình yêu quý
d)
mưa nặng hạt
63.
make someone's blood boil
a)
làm ai sôi máu/ giận
b)
ngăn nắp, gọn gàng
c)
khoác lác
d)
ngay lập tức
64.

black and blue

a)

Sky and dark

b)

bruised and beaten

c)

good and bad

d)

no answer

65.

black sheep

a)

the odd or bad member of the group

b)

the blackest sheep in the herd

c)

sheep with black fur

d)

hard-to-raise sheep

66.

see red

a)

see something red

b)

be very angry

c)

pink eye

d)

eyesore

67.

grey area, gray area

a)

bombed area

b)

no-entry area

c)

something without a clear rule or answer

d)

the land area is gray

68.

out of the blue

a)

unexpectedly

b)

far beyond the atmosphere

c)

fly to the sky

d)

feel so good

69.

in the dark

a)

feel so sad

b)

area without light

c)

unaware

d)

can't see anything

70.

the green light

a)

traffic lights

b)

lights with green light

c)

permission

d)

light is green

71.

golden opportunity

a)

gold trading opportunity

b)

the perfect chance

c)

Gold business thrives

d)

No answer is correct

72.

Jose had a hard time comparing the iPhone to the Samsung phone because to him they were apples and oranges.

a)

containing too many technical details  

b)

very similar

c)

completely different          

d)

very complicated

73.

Peter is the black sheep of the family, so he is never welcomed there.

a)

a beloved member  

b)

the only child

c)

   a bad and embarrassing member

d)

the eldest child

74.

There's a list of repairs as long as                

a)

your arm  

b)

a pole 

c)

your arms  

d)

a mile

75.

We're over the                ! Who wouldn't be? We've just won £1 million!

a)

planet  

b)

clouds       

c)

stars

d)

moon

76.

You never really know where you are with her as she just blows hot and cold.

a)

   keeps going 

b)

keeps changing her mood         

c)

keeps taking things

d)

keeps testing

77.

"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."

a)

  extremely happy     

b)

extremely disappointed

c)

exhausted        

d)

Very proud

78.

Thomas knows Paris like the back of his                . He used to be a taxi driver there for 2 years.

a)

  head               

b)

mind     

c)

hand   

d)

life

79.

Josh may get into hot water when driving at full speed after drinking.

a)

    get into trouble  

b)

stay safe      

c)

fall into disuse

d)

remain calm

80.

That was a PIECE OF CAKE!

a)

hard

b)

messy

c)

easy

d)

fun

81.

After I made an A on the test, I felt like I was ON TOP OF THE WORLD!

a)

excited

b)

upset

c)

disappointed

d)

confused

82.

I only get to visit my grandparents ONCE IN A BLUE MOON.

a)

every year

b)

once a while

c)

whenever I want

d)

all the time

83.

It is RAINING CATS AND DOGS!

a)

It's been raining all day.

b)

There are scattered thunderstorms.

c)

It's not raining.

d)

It's raining a lot.

84.

Jim told his daughter that she was the APPLE OF HIS EYE.

a)

They make apple pie and put it in their eyes.

b)

They eat apples together.

c)

She is extremely important to her dad.

d)

He doesn't like being with his daughter.

85.

BREAK A LEG!

a)

I hope you break your bones.

b)

Good luck!

c)

Watch where you are walking

d)

Don't cheat!

86.

Brian was feeling UNDER THE WEATHER.

a)

happy

b)

sick

c)

excited

d)

confused

87.

Those shoes COST AN ARM AND A LEG!

a)

they are yellow

b)

they are cheap

c)

they are expensive

d)

they go on both feet

88.

What does it mean to say that something costs an arm and a leg?

a)

It costs a few limbs.

b)

It's free.

c)

It costs a lot of money.

89.

Luisa asks her cousin if he’s going to come to her birthday party, and he says, “It’s up in the air.” What does he mean?

a)

He decided to come.

b)

He decided not to come.

c)

He hasn't decided yet if he is going to come or not.

90.

Trini’s co-worker tells her about a problem that may happen. Trini says, “Let’s cross that bridge when we come to it.” What does she mean?

a)

They should deal with the problem right away.

b)

They should wait to deal with the problem when it happens.

c)

They should walk over a bridge.

91.

Carla was very impressed by the fireworks show. It...

a)

cut corners.

b)

killed two birds with one stone.

c)

blew her away.

92.

“I have to find my monkey. I’ll leave no stone unturned!” Raina cried. What does Raina mean?

a)

She will look for her monkey in only a few places.

b)

She will look under stones for her monkey.

c)

She will look everywhere until she finds her monkey.

93.

What does it mean to say that something costs an arm and a leg?

a)

It costs a few limbs.

b)

It's free.

c)

It costs a lot of money.

94.

Deandra didn’t go to school because she was sick. Deandra...

a)

cut her teacher some slack.

b)

killed two birds with one stone.

c)

was under the weather.

95.

After the test, Shane tells Keisha, “That was a piece of cake!” What does Shane mean?

a)

The test was hard.

b)

The test was easy.

c)

The test was all about cake.

96.

What is the meaning of - she screamed at the top of her lungs?

a)

Her lungs bursted

b)

She screamed really loudly

c)

She used her lungs to scream

97.

Meaning: To avoid saying something.

a)

BEAT AROUND THE BUSH

b)

BUSH MUST BE BEAT

98.

Meaning: To get the conversation going. Provide a conversation prompt.

a)

ICE BREAKER

b)

BREAK THE ICE

99.

Meaning: Forced to do something that you would rather not.

a)

WALL TO WALL

b)

BACK AGAINST THE WALL

100.

Meaning: To sell very quickly or be in high demand.

a)

HOT LIKE CAKES

b)

SELL LIKE HOT CAKES

101.

Meaning: To be in an unfamiliar or uncomfortable place.

a)

DANCING FISH

b)

FISH OUT OF WATER

102.

Meaning: Very Easy.

a)

SLICE OF CAKE

b)

PIECE OF CAKE

103.

Meaning: Very rare.

a)

BLUE AS MOON

b)

ONCE IN A BLUE MOON

104.

Meaning: To hear information directly from the person involved.

a)

Straight from the horse's mouth

b)

Talk to the horse

105.

Jenny _________ if she thinks she's going to pass her exams without studying

a)

has egg on her face

b)

has her head in the clouds

106.

I accidentally ________when I told my friend we're painting the baby's room pink.

a)

spilled the beans

b)

played it by ear

107.

Sarah is always watching TV. She should do something useful. She is a .....

a)

big cheese

b)

couch potato

108.

Felix is a very realxed man. He is .....

a)

as cool as a cucumber

b)

spilling the beans

109.

He's father is a ________ in one of the major banks in the US.

a)

couch potato

b)

big cheese

110.

The police arrested the wrong man, now they ______________

a)

are as cool as a cucumber

b)

have an egg on their faces.

111.

I would do it myself, but I ________ today. I am keep dropping things. I am sorry.

a)

am all thumbs

b)

spilled the beans

112.

I never know how to ____________and start conversations.

a)

break the ice

b)

play it by ear

113.

Fred, ________, we are going to be late for the movie.

a)

shake a leg

b)

spill the beans

114.

I know you are a control freak, but this time you have to ________

a)

break the ice

b)

play it by ear

115.

"Hit the ceiling"

a)

someone who is very tall.

b)

to become very angry.

c)

you threw something at the ceiling.

116.

Hold your tongue

a)

to be quiet.

b)

you bit your tongue.

c)

holding your tongue because it hurts.

117.

Seeing eye to eye.

a)

Same height as another person.

b)

Someone looking into your eye.

c)

you agree with someone.

118.

The danger really ...........home to me when I saw the pictures on TV.

a)

went

b)

came

c)

left

d)

visited

119.

I'd love to stay longer but I must be ...........the road.

a)

hitting

b)

going

c)

running

d)

choosing

120.

Dad will hit the...........when he finds out I dented the car.

a)

headlines

b)

road

c)

roof

d)

newspaper

121.

He ........in love with a young student.

a)

came

b)

started

c)

fell

d)

felt

122.

I've been.......the move all day and I really tired.

a)

at

b)

in

c)

from

d)

on

123.

When I was a little boy, I set my.............on becoming a pilot.

a)

brain

b)

dream

c)

desire

d)

heart

124.

I'm almost finished, I just have a few .............and pieces to do around the house before we leave.

a)

things

b)

stuff

c)

ends

d)

bits

125.

It rained cats and dogs last night so we had to canceled the appointment.

a)

rained heavily

b)

rained casually

c)

rained slowly

d)

rained slightly

126.

My mother hit the roof when I had a bad marks.

a)

became important

b)

became famous

c)

became angry

d)

became happy

127.

She set her heart on becoming a literature teacher.

a)

liked

b)

loved

c)

determined

d)

decided

128.

I need a assistant. I'm up to my ears with work.

a)

very busy

b)

very happy

c)

very tired

d)

very exhausted

129.

He always looks on the bright side of everything.

a)

is pessimistic

b)

is optimistic

c)

is angry

d)

is bored

130.

She's won the lottery! She's over the moon!

a)

sad

b)

disappointed

c)

very happy

d)

very lucky

131.

The dog keeps barking, it is a pain in the ________

a)

neck

b)

head

c)

arm

d)

shoulder

132.

My boss is as cool as a __________even when he speaks in front of hundreds of people

a)

apple

b)

cucumber

c)

potato

d)

carrot

133.

Despite James and John being identical twins, their characters were as different as apples and _________

a)

oranges

b)

mangos

c)

lychee

d)

rambutan

134.

It is out of __________ for us to finish our assignment by Friday.

a)

the question

b)

the order

c)

the date

d)

the fashion

135.

Edwards seems like a _______with two tails this morning. His wife gave birth a baby boy early this morning."

a)

cat

b)

dog

c)

sheep

d)

rabbit

136.

It is out of __________ for us to finish our assignment by Friday.

a)

the question

b)

the order

c)

the date

d)

the fashion

137.

Josh may get into _________water when driving at full speed after drinking

a)

hot

b)

warm

c)

wet

d)

cold

138.

The children were full of ___________today, looking forward to their field trip

a)

nuts

b)

peanuts

c)

peas

d)

beans

139.

There are 30 students in this class but Lisa is the __________of the teacher’s eye because she’s helpful and friendly.

a)

longan

b)

star fruit

c)

durian

d)

apple

140.

You don’t have to accept my proposal now, just ________on it and tell me later.

a)

think

b)

consider

c)

sleep

d)

regard

141.

He decided to postpone his trip at the __________ hour

a)

eleventh

b)

twelfth

c)

tenth

d)

last

142.

Please keep a/an _______on my baby while I’m out for a while.

a)

eye

b)

ear

c)

finger

d)

nose

143.

We had better keep on our__________ while we’re walking along the dark portions of this street.

a)

hands

b)

feet

c)

toes

d)

fingers

144.

It never even _________my head to run for office.

a)

entered

b)

crossed

c)

appeared

d)

thought

145.

What does it mean to "Go fly a kite"?

a)

Go away and stop bothering me.

b)

You feel that you need to spend your money at once.

c)

Fast pace, busy schedule, usually associated with living and working in the city

146.

What does "egg on my face" mean?

a)

You're embarrassed because you made a mistake and everyone knows about it.

b)

a barrel of laughs, a lot of fun

c)

You're embarrassed because you made a mistake and everyone knows about it.

d)

You feel that you need to spend your money at once.

147.

What does "money burns a hole in my pocket" mean?

a)

You feel that you need to spend your money at once.

b)

Go away and stop bothering me.

c)

a barrel of laughs, a lot of fun

d)

People who enjoy the same things, do the same things together

148.

What does "more fun than a barrel of monkeys" mean?

a)

a barrel of laughs, a lot of fun

b)

You're embarrassed because you made a mistake and everyone knows about it.

c)

Fast pace, busy schedule, usually associated with living and working in the city

d)

Go away and stop bothering me.

149.

What does "birds of a feather flock together" mean?

a)

People who enjoy the same things, do the same things together

b)

a barrel of laughs, a lot of fun

c)

Go away and stop bothering me.

d)

Fast pace, busy schedule, usually associated with living and working in the city

150.

What does "burn the candle on both ends" mean?

a)

Working too many hours without a break

b)

It is raining very hard.

c)

You feel very happy

d)

You're in big trouble

151.

What does "on cloud nine" mean?

a)

You feel very happy

b)

You're in big trouble

c)

Everything is going your way

d)

listening intently

152.

What does "like finding a needle in the haystack" mean?

a)

looking for something small in a huge space

b)

sometimes it is easier to understand a picture than a description

c)

listening intently

d)

Everything is going your way

153.

What does "in the dog house" mean?

a)

You're in big trouble

b)

Everything is going your way

c)

listening intently

d)

It is raining very hard.

154.

What does "all ears" mean?

a)

listening intently

b)

Everything is going your way

c)

You're in big trouble

d)

You feel very happy

155.

What does "a piece of cake" mean?

a)

something is simple to do

b)

You are acting restless or impatient.

c)

Face the problem and take control of it.

d)

Do not wait or you could miss your opportunity.

156.

What does "take the bull by the horns" mean?

a)

Face the problem and take control of it.

b)

You are acting restless or impatient.

c)

something is simple to do

d)

It is raining very hard.

157.

What does "raining cats and dogs" mean?

a)

It is raining very hard.

b)

something is simple to do

c)

A person is daydreaming, not paying attention.

d)

Feelings or emotions are easy to see on your face.

158.

What does "ants in your pants" mean?

a)

You are acting restless or impatient.

b)

Face the problem and take control of it.

c)

Do not wait or you could miss your opportunity.

d)

Feelings or emotions are easy to see on your face.

159.

What does "got your head in the clouds" mean?

a)

A person is daydreaming, not paying attention.

b)

Feelings or emotions are easy to see on your face.

c)

Do not wait or you could miss your opportunity.

d)

Face the problem and take control of it.

160.

What does "it's written all over your face" mean?

a)

Feelings or emotions are easy to see on your face.

b)

Do not wait or you could miss your opportunity.

c)

Face the problem and take control of it.

d)

You are acting restless or impatient.

161.

What does "don't let the grass grow under your feet" mean?

a)

Do not wait or you could miss your opportunity.

b)

Face the problem and take control of it.

c)

You are acting restless or impatient.

d)

something is simple to do

162.
Don't judge a book by its cover means...
a)
Make decisions quickly.
b)
Enjoy learning all you can.
c)
Read as many books as possible.
d)
Don't judge based on appearance.
163.

A fish out of water

a)

to feel uncomfortable or awkward.

b)

that you cant breath

c)

to be unhappy

d)

to live in a new place

164.
Butterflies in your stomach
a)
Happy
b)
Hungry
c)
Nervous
d)
Mad
165.
Feel like a fish...of water
a)
without
b)
in
c)
under
d)
out
166.
Have a...tooth
a)
gold
b)
big
c)
lucky
d)
sweet
167.
As cool...a cucumber
a)
as
b)
like
c)
such
d)
so
168.
Be music...your ears
a)
to
b)
for
c)
on
d)
from
169.

My neighbour and I get on like a____________________because we both love to talk about gardening and sport.

a)

big head

b)

chalk and cheese

c)

house on fire

170.

Jane has such a bubbly personality. She’s always ____________________________.

a)

full of beans

b)

high and dry

c)

a pain in the neck

171.

I'm _____________________________ with our new software. I’m so confused. I just can't understand it.

a)

all at sea

b)

high and dry

c)

a piece of cake

172.

It's a real _________________________________ when you're trying to get some sleep on the train and people keep shouting into their mobile phones all around you.

a)

blessing in disguise

b)

hill of beans

c)

pain in the neck

173.

Compared to learning Japanese, learning Indonesian is a(n) ___________________________. It's a much simpler language.

a)

acquired taste

b)

cup of tea

c)

piece of cake

174.

I needed help with my homework, so I asked my friend to lend me a hand.

a)

When you smile at someone.

b)

When you do not help someone.

c)

Give a hand to your friend.

d)

When you help someone or someone helps you.

175.

He was born with a silver spoon in his mouth means...

a)

He was born to a rich family

b)

He was born hungry

c)

He was born with teeth

d)

He was born with problem

176.

What does it really mean? "It's a piece of cake."

a)

Something is easy.

b)

Something is delicious.

c)

Something is soft and warm.

d)

Something is sweet.

177.
Butterflies in your stomach
a)
Happy
b)
Hungry
c)
Nervous
d)
Mad
178.

A fish out of water

a)

to feel uncomfortable or awkward.

b)

that you cant breath

c)

to be unhappy

d)

to live in a new place

179.
Cool as a cucumber means...
a)
sad; emotional
b)
too cool; needing a jacket
c)
describing someone who loves vegetables
d)
extremely calm
180.
To stand on her own two feet means... 
a)
to learn how to walk. 
b)
to jump up and down
c)
to take responsibilities
d)
to get rid of your crutches
181.

BREAK A LEG!

a)

Don't cheat!

b)

I hope you break your bones.

c)

Good luck!

d)

Watch where you are walking.

182.

Those shoes COST AN ARM AND A LEG!

a)

they are expensive

b)

they are yellow

c)

they go on both feet

d)

they are cheap

183.

Couch Potato

a)

Lazy

b)

Watching Tv

c)

Eating potato chips

184.

Hold your horses

a)

In trouble

b)

Holding my horse still

c)

Wait a minute

185.

Teacher's Pet

a)

Teacher's favorite student

b)

Pigs fly

c)

Hamster

186.

When pigs fly

a)

To say something is impossible

b)

Bacon

c)

Flying high

187.

I'm all ears

a)

A bunch of ears

b)

You have my full attention

c)

Full of noise

188.

Piece of Cake

a)

Something is easy

b)

Chocolate cake

c)

Birthday cake

189.

I was about to go on stage and had BUTTERFLIES IN MY STOMACH.

a)

sick

b)

bugs crawled inside of me

c)

mad

d)

nervous

190.

After I made an A on the test, I felt like I was ON TOP OF THE WORLD!

a)

excited

b)

upset

c)

disappointed

d)

confused

191.

You're talking a HUNDRED MILES A MINUTE!

a)

jumbled

b)

slow

c)

fast

192.

It is RAINING CATS AND DOGS!

a)

It's been raining all day.

b)

It's raining a lot.

c)

It's not raining.

d)

There are scattered thunderstorms.

193.

BREAK A LEG!

a)

Don't cheat!

b)

I hope you break your bones.

c)

Good luck!

d)

Watch where you are walking.

194.

Those shoes COST AN ARM AND A LEG!

a)

they are expensive

b)

they are yellow

c)

they go on both feet

d)

they are cheap

195.

You will get into hot water when going out for no particular reason.

a)

get into trouble

b)

stay safe

c)

fall into disuse

d)

remain calm

196.

I'm the black sheep of the family.

a)

I'm the leader.

b)

I am not like the other family members.

c)

I'm the smallest.

d)

I cause a lot of trouble.

197.

You know what they say, "blood is thicker than water".

a)

So I will share my prize money with my best friend and not my sister.

b)

So I will share my prize money with my sister and not my best friend.

c)

So I will keep my prize money to myself to prevent arguments in the family.

198.

Dave's a real family man.

a)

He's always hanging out with his mates at the bar.

b)

He's always staying back at work to try and get that promotion for his family.

c)

He's always spending time with his kids.

d)

He's always doing what his mother tells him to do.

199.

He's the spitting image of his dad.

a)

HIs family is ugly

b)

He looks just like his father

c)

He doesn't look like his father

d)

Men in his family are tall

200.

I've never really enjoyed going to the ballet or the opera; they're not really my ____________.

a)

piece of cake

b)

sweets and candy

c)

biscuit

d)

cup of tea

201.

She is walking on the ____________. She doesn't know how to say

a)

air

b)

road

c)

street

d)

garden

202.

Jose had a hard time comparing the iPhone to the Samsung phone because to him they were apples and oranges.

a)

containing too many technical details

b)

very similar

c)

completely different

d)

very complicated

203.

1. If we want to postpone or cancel an appointment, we..............

a)

A. take a rain check

b)

B. take a sun check

c)

C. take a snow check

204.

2. If we don't like something, it is not our..............

a)

A. cup of tea

b)

B. cup of coffee

c)

C. cup of hot chocolate

205.

3. If you go the extra mile...................

a)

A. you walk a bit more although you are tired

b)

B. you are willing to put more effort in order to achieve a goal

c)

C. you want to support someone

206.

4. If something costs and arm and a leg, it means that it is..............

a)

A. very cheap

b)

B. not worth the money

c)

C. very expensive

207.

5. If you are over the moon about something, ..................

a)

A. you are very dissatisfied

b)

B. you are very serious about an issue

c)

C. you are very happy about something

208.

6. If you do something once in a blue moon, you do it

a)

A. very rarely

b)

B. once a month

c)

C. very often

209.

7. If something rings a bell, ....................

a)

A. it is very unusual

b)

B. it is very important

c)

C. it sounds familiar

210.

8. When pigs fly..................

a)

A. the event is likely to happen

b)

B. it means you have a lot of fantasy

c)

C. the event will not happen

211.

9. Don't worry, I will pay you back. Would you please call the.................

a)

A. hunters off?

b)

B. dogs off?

c)

C. tigers off

212.

10. I'm sorry, I shouldn't have said that. I really put my ........ in my mouth.

a)

A. knee

b)

B. foot

c)

C. hand

213.

11. If something is on your bucket list, .................

a)

A. You need to buy it quickly

b)

B. You want to do it before you die

c)

C. It is something you do when it is raining

214.

12. If you cut corners, ................

a)

A. You do something in the easiest or most inexpensive way

b)

B. You are in a strong position when you are competing with someone else

c)

C. You stop doing something before you have finished

215.

13. If you bite off more than you can chew ..................

a)

A. You eat everything on a plate, thus depriving anyone else of having any

b)

B. You take on a task that is way too big

c)

C. You drink very heavily

216.

14. If you hit the sack ..................

a)

A. you go to bed

b)

B. you go to the gym

c)

C. you quit your job

217.

15. If you do something once in a blue moon........................

a)

A. You do it very often

b)

B. You do it once a month

c)

C. You do it very rarely

218.

If you stay up and go to bed late, you are a night _____.

a)

owl

b)

bird

c)

mouse

d)

cat

219.

He is an early _____ who gets up early.

a)

rooster

b)

cat

c)

bird

d)

duck

220.

The boy put the cat among the ____ when he told the teacher that many students cheated in the midterm test.

a)

pigs

b)

elephants

c)

pigeons

d)

dogs

221.

His advice is good but it's hard to put into _____.

a)

life

b)

reality

c)

practice

d)

theory

222.

How can he afford the car when he doesn't have a penny to his _____.

a)

name

b)

pocket

c)

budget

d)

house

223.

The boss was a lame ______ since he laid off a number of enthusiastic workers.

a)

chicken

b)

duck

c)

dog

d)

person

224.

John is a good _____. He is willing to help people around him.

a)

job

b)

egg

c)

luck

d)

manner

225.

It's time to pull your ______ up and study for the exam.

a)

shorts

b)

hat

c)

socks

d)

shoes

226.

A/An _____ a day keeps the doctor away.

a)

orange

b)

banana

c)

mango

d)

apple

227.

It is such a ______ dream for him to win a place at the People's Police University

a)

pole

b)

tube

c)

pipe

d)

post

228.

If you stay up and go to bed late, you are a night _____.

a)

owl

b)

bird

c)

mouse

d)

cat

229.

He is an early _____ who gets up early.

a)

rooster

b)

cat

c)

bird

d)

duck

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