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Common idioms

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 9mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The teacher tried to ignore the obvious tension in the classroom, but everyone knew there was a(n) _____________.

a)

slippery slope

b)

early bird

c)

elephant in the room

d)

Pandora's box

2.

My grandmother is 90 years old, but she's still as sharp as a tack. She hasn't (a)   yet.

3.

I told my friend I wouldn't reveal her secret, but she kept pressing me until I finally ____________.

a)

faced the music

b)

spilled the beans

c)

put the cart before the horse

d)

kicked the bucket

4.

My mom always says that the (a)   catches the worm.

5.

Stop arguing and ____________!

a)

put a sock in it

b)

face the music

c)

be on autopilot

d)

be an open book

6.

I was so nervous before my presentation, but I remained ....... cool ........ a ........ throughout.

(only write the missing words)

(a)  

7.

It's pouring rain outside. It's raining (a)   !

8.

Once you start lying, it can be a (a)   slope.

9.

You can't expect to get a job without first getting an education or experience. You're ____________.

a)

not facing the music

b)

putting the cart before the horse

c)

kicking the bucket

d)

on autopilot

10.

I'm so stressed about my upcoming exams. I'm going to have my head (a)   and forget everything I've learned.