Worksheetsidioms
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Barking up the wrong tree
Looking in the wrong place. Accusing the wrong person
Being mean for no reason
Taking something that doesn't belong to you
Talking to someone very quickly
What does it really mean: "Go break a leg!"
What does it really mean: "There are butterflies in my stomach!'
What does it really mean: "She was pulling my leg."
What does it really mean? "It's a piece of cake."
What is a couch potato?
What does it mean to say: "It's raining cats and dogs!"?
What is an idiom?
My friend is a pain in the neck.
That boy is in the doghouse.
Which idiom goes the best with this sentence?
She memorized something.
You are the cat's meow.
He is one tough cookie.
You are the cat's meow.
Carla put her foot in her mouth really means...
What does the idiom "fish out of water" mean?
to be a fish out of water
to jump out of something
to feel bad
to feel like you don't belong
After I made an A on the test, I felt like I was "on top of the world!"
to be standing on top of a mountain
to feel upset
to be in outerspace
to feel overjoyed
I've never really enjoyed going to the ballet or the opera; they're not really my "cup of tea."
something you enjoy
a drink
a cup and saucer
something you hate
What does the idiom "play it by ear" mean?
to listen to something
to not create set plans
to play music that you've listened to once
play a game with ears
What does the idiom "read between the lines" mean?
to look between two lines
to read words
to infer or figure out the meaning using clues
to read something while between two lines
What does "cost an arm and a leg" mean?
to pay with an arm and leg
to cost a lot of money
to give someone a lot money
to buy an arm and a leg
What does the idiom "icing on the cake" mean?
to put frosting on a cake
to freeze something
to give someone a gift
something extra or a nice surprise
What does "out of the blue" mean?
to turn blue
to fall out of the sky
to be unexpected
to come out of the ocean
What does it mean to give someone the "cold shoulder?"
To make someone cold
Someone feels that they need a sweater
to be nice to someone
to ignore somebody
Cut to the chase.
Keep your chin up really means...
Which idiom goes the best with this sentence?
She memorized something.
Those shoes COST AN ARM AND A LEG!
they are expensive
they are yellow
they go on both feet
they are cheap
BREAK A LEG!
Don't cheat!
I hope you break your bones.
Good luck!
Watch where you are walking.
Sam's sister was always STEALING HER THUNDER on the dance floor.
taking away the attention
getting struck by lightning
stealing her clothes
working together
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.
He doesn't like being with his daughter.
She is extremely important to her dad.
William will keep his room clean WHEN PIGS FLY.
he always keeps it clean
his room is never clean
he likes to clean
he asks his sister to clean
I only get to visit my grandparents ONCE IN A BLUE MOON.
once a while
every year
whenever I want
all the time
It is RAINING CATS AND DOGS!
It's been raining all day.
It's raining heavily.
It's not raining.
There are scattered thunderstorms.
You're talking a HUNDRED MILES A MINUTE!
jumbled
slow
fast
After I made an A on the test, I felt like I was ON TOP OF THE WORLD!
excited
upset
disappointed
confused
I was about to go on stage and had BUTTERFLIES IN MY STOMACH.
sick
bugs crawled inside of me
mad
nervous
That was a PIECE OF CAKE!
hard
easy
messy
fun
The boy "cried wolf" means...
He asked for help when he didn't need it.
He shouted very loudly.
He complained all the time.
Wolves were his favorite animals.
Which idiom goes the best with this sentence?
I'm tired. Let's go to bed.
Let's hit the hay.
He tried not to "make waves".
Stuck between a rock and a hard place.
Move it or lose it!
He is one tough cookie.
He eats a lot of cookies.
He likes cookies.
He works hard.
He is upset.
Which idiom goes the best with this sentence?
I have a problem.
It's raining cats and dogs!
I'm in a pickle.
Don't put all of your eggs in one basket.
Break a leg!
What is this idiom?
I let the cat out of the bag
I have butterflies in my stomach
Actions speak louder then words
The ball is in your court
Idioms are...
Literal
Figurative
If you let the cat out of the bag,
you accidentally reveal a secret
you create a problem
you pretend to be someone you are not and you are discovered
If you are over the moon,
you become serious about something
you are very pleased about something
you are very angry with someone
If you say that something is a piece of cake,
it is very good but very few people know it
it is very easy to do
it is very sweet
If you hit the sack,
you win the lottery
you give up a sport because you feel you are not good enough
you go to bed because you are very tired
If you feel under the weather,
you feel frustrated
you feel ill
you feel sad
If you say that something costs an arm and a leg,
it is extremely cheap
it is not worth the money
it is very expensive
What does a "piece of cake" mean?
Being in trouble
Being worried
Something very easy
Something very difficult.
When someone says "actions speak louder than words" it means...
everyone needs to speak loudly
people should be careful of their actions
What you do is not important
What you do is more important than what you say
To "miss the boat" means to...
to miss someone
to be really excited about something
miss out on an opportunity
to challenge yourself
What does it mean to "bite off more than you can chew?"
Trying to accomplish a task that is too big for you
Trying to avoid a situation
To eat too much junk food
To eat food that is too big for your mouth
To "spill the beans" means to...
to avoid someone
to cry a lot
to keep a secret
to tell a secret
What is a "bed of roses?"
A bed filled with flowers
A hard situation
An easy situation
An easy test
What does it mean to "beat around the bush?"
To get upset over something
To confront someone who has a problem
To go for a walk in a park
To avoid talking about something
What does "cry over spilled milk" mean?
To be upset about something that can't be changed
Accidentally spilling a liquid
Slipping and falling over milk
When your tears look like milk
What does it mean to "get cold feet?"
To have cold feet.
To wear socks.
To have really warm feet.
To be nervous.
What is an idiom?
Words that have different meanings.
A device used to confuse the reader.
A word or phrase that does not mean what it says.
A group of words that begin with the same sound.
If something "costs an arm and a leg" it means
Something really hurts your arms and legs
It is really expensive
Being treated the way that you have been treating others
Not holding someone responsible for something
"Once in a blue moon" means
The last difficulty or annoyance that makes the entire situation unbearable
Something that doesn’t happen very often
Damaging a relationship beyond repair
Things always get worse before they get better
"A dime a dozen" means
Something that is very common or not valuable
An issue, person, or problem that someone is trying to avoid
Doing a good job, being prompt, or being responsible
Having a lot of money
What does he’s "in hot water” really mean?
His bath water was too hot.
The water is boiling.
He is in trouble
He is really worried.
What does "all ears" mean?
listening carelly
Everything is going your way
You're in big trouble
You feel very happy
Don’t worry, class. Solving this maths problem is by no means a ___order
deep
high
large
tall
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
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
Those shoes COST AN ARM AND A LEG!
they are yellow
they are cheap
they are expensive
they go on both feet
Brian was feeling UNDER THE WEATHER.
happy
sick
excited
confused
BREAK A LEG!
I hope you break your bones.
Good luck!
Watch where you are walking
Don't cheat!
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.
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.
I only get to visit my grandparents ONCE IN A BLUE MOON.
every year
once a while
whenever I want
all the time
After I made an A on the test, I felt like I was ON TOP OF THE WORLD!
excited
upset
disappointed
confused
That was a PIECE OF CAKE!
hard
messy
easy
fun
Josh may get into hot water when driving at full speed after drinking.
get into trouble
stay safe
fall into disuse
remain calm
Thomas knows Paris like the back of his . He used to be a taxi driver there for 2 years.
head
mind
hand
life
"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
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
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
We're over the ! Who wouldn't be? We've just won £1 million!
planet
clouds
stars
moon
There's a list of repairs as long as
your arm
a pole
your arms
a mile
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
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
I'm all ears
A bunch of ears
You have my full attention
Full of noise
When pigs fly
To say something is impossible
Bacon
Flying high
Teacher's Pet
Teacher's favorite student
Pigs fly
Hamster
Hold your horses
In trouble
Holding my horse still
Wait a minute
Cat got your tongue?
Cat tongue
Why aren't you talking?
Doggy Bag
Couch Potato
Lazy
Watching Tv
Eating potato chips
The police officer let him off the hook.
took him to jail
didn't give him a ticket
helped him get down
gave him a ticket
I feel under the weather today. What does under the weather mean?
fit
happy
sad
ill
