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WorksheetsAmerican Idioms
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 15mins
What is the meaning of the idiom 'Keep your pants on'?
Be patient
In a risky position; in a dangerous situation
Ignore a situation or possible problem if it might cause trouble
A very small amount; almost too small to make a difference
What is the meaning of the idiom 'Cross the line'?
Do something unacceptable; overstep a boundary, rule, or limit
Exactly, precisely (especially, at a certain time or guessed amount)
Be patient
Involved in a situation that is too difficult to deal with
What is the meaning of the idiom 'Fresh off the boat'?
Newly arrived from a foreign place
Cheaply; for much less money than its real value
Healthy; in good physical condition
To praise or congratulate (in a small way) for a job well done
What is the meaning of the idiom 'Give someone a pat on the back'?
To praise or congratulate (in a small way) for a job well done
A person who is no longer young
About to be said or almost remembered
Too old and no longer fit, or capable of doing tough work
What is the meaning of the idiom 'Tighten one's belt'?
Spend less money
Involved in a situation that is too difficult to deal with
Exactly, precisely (especially, at a certain time or guessed amount)
Cheaply; for much less money than its real value
What is the meaning of the idiom 'For a song'?
Cheaply; for much less money than its real value
Situations in life are improving
An untold source of information
Spend less money
What is the meaning of the idiom 'Fit as a fiddle'?
Healthy; in good physical condition
Too old and no longer fit, or capable of doing tough work
Spend less money
Not to make future plans based on something that has not happened
burn the candle at both ends
To go to sleep; to take a nap.
To have the dominant role in a family.
To spend all of one's savings or a lot of money.
To overwork or exhaust oneself by doing too much.
break the bank
To ignore an unpleasant issue or problem.
To have the dominant role in a family.
To spend all of one's savings or a lot of money.
To live in luxury or great comfort with a lot of money.
catch some Z's
To snore.
To go to sleep; to take a nap.
Be very surprised.
At all times; all day and night.
put a sock in it
To snore.
Be very surprised.
Be quiet.
Extremely quiet.
bury one's head in the sand
Working fully and correctly.
To ignore an unpleasant issue or problem.
To go to sleep; to take a nap.
To have the dominant role in a family.
Which of the following idioms means 'to suddenly become very angry'?
Hit the sack
Blow a fuse
Break the ice
Spill the beans
What does the idiom 'the ball is in your court' mean?
It's your decision or responsibility to do something now
You are being blamed for something
You are in a difficult situation
You are being praised for your efforts
Choose the correct meaning of the idiom 'barking up the wrong tree'.
Complaining about something trivial
Looking in the wrong place or accusing the wrong person
Being overly optimistic
Trying to do something impossible
