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Idioms Quiz/ project #1

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 43mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

When the boys were having difficulty finding a DJ for the party, Brian suggested that they just turn on the radio at the party, but Kevin didn't want to cut corners. What is the meaning of this idiom?

a)

1

b)

1

2.

Don't challenge Zeke to a dance off unless you are ready because Zeke will get in a dance battle at the drop of a hat. What is the meaning of this idiom?

4 lines
3.

Antibiotic researchers have already picked the low-hanging fruit, so discovering new antibiotics to battle infections is very difficult. What is the meaning of this idiom?

4 lines
4.

Alan kept talking about how he could do a backspin, but when the rubber met the road all he could really do was lie on his back and slide around. What is the meaning of this idiom?

4 lines
5.

When Mr. Lewis asked Jimmy to tell the class about the Pythagorean Theorem, Jimmy wanted nothing more than to eloquently explain it and impress Brittany with his knowledge, but he was drawing a blank. What is the meaning of this idiom?

4 lines
6.

John didn’t mind rewriting his essay each time Ms. Robinson returned it; as long as he was still eligible for the scholarship, he would jump through hoops for her. What is the meaning of this idiom?

4 lines
7.

Ever since Paul Jr. found out that he could make money by shoveling driveways in the winter, he’s been riding the gravy train. What is the meaning of this idiom?

4 lines
8.

What is the meaning of the idiom "get back into the saddle"?

4 lines
9.

What is the meaning of the idiom "took him under his wing"?

4 lines
10.

What is the meaning of the idiom "playing with fire"?

4 lines
11.

What is the meaning of the idiom "was beat"?

4 lines
12.

What is the meaning of the idiom "glued to their seats"?

4 lines
13.

What is the meaning of the idiom "giving him a taste of his own medicine"?

4 lines
14.

What is the meaning of the idiom "a walk in the park"?

4 lines
15.

What is the meaning of the idiom "preaching to the choir"?

4 lines