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WorksheetsIdioms Quiz ESL Unit 1-8
Total questions: 34
Worksheet time: 17mins
What does the idiom "Learn the ropes" mean?
To become familiar with a new job or task
To be fired from a job
To be free from a difficult situation
To be in a dangerous situation
What does the idiom "Get the sack/ be sacked" mean?
To be free from a difficult situation
To be fired from a job
To become familiar with a new job or task
To be in a dangerous situation
What does the idiom "Off the hook" mean?
To be in a dangerous situation
To be fired from a job
To be free from a difficult situation
To become familiar with a new job or task
What does the idiom "Hanging by a thread" mean?
To become familiar with a new job or task
To be in a dangerous situation
To be fired from a job
To be in a precarious or uncertain situation
What does the idiom "Burn the candle at both ends" mean?
To be in a precarious or uncertain situation
To become familiar with a new job or task
To be in a dangerous situation
To lead a busy and hectic lifestyle
What does the idiom "To be in the same boat" mean?
To have a similar experience or situation
To be in an unusual or unfamiliar place
To betray or harm someone
To lose track of a thought or idea
What does the idiom "Off the beaten track" mean?
To have a similar experience or situation
To be in an unusual or unfamiliar place
To betray or harm someone
To lose track of a thought or idea
What does the idiom "Throw under the bus" mean?
To have a similar experience or situation
To be in an unusual or unfamiliar place
To betray or harm someone
To lose track of a thought or idea
What does the idiom "Safe as houses" mean?
To be secure or protected
To have control over a situation
To feel comfortable in a place
To have a happy home
What does the idiom "Like father like son" mean?
To have a strong resemblance or similarity in behavior or character
To make a promise
Family members who are close to each other
A parent who is overprotective
What does the idiom "Rain cats and dogs" mean?
To rain heavily
To have an angry expression
To be overwhelmed with work
To feel extremely happy
What does the idiom "Take a rain check" mean?
To decline an invitation or offer temporarily
To work a regular job during normal business hours
To do something repeatedly
To be angry with someone
What does the idiom "Nine to five" mean?
To work a regular job during normal business hours
To decline an invitation or offer temporarily
To be angry with someone
To be good, bad, or clever at something
What does "like father like son" mean?
Children will follow in their father's footsteps
Children will be different from their father
Children will not like their father
What is "nine to five"?
A regular work schedule
A long work schedule
A short work schedule
What does "to be in the same boat" mean?
To be in the same situation
To be in different situations
To be in a better situation
What does "As safe as houses" mean?
Very safe
Not safe at all
Somewhat safe
What does "Learn the ropes" mean?
To become an expert
To become a beginner
To become intermediate
What does "Rain cats and dogs" mean?
To rain heavily
To rain lightly
To not rain
What does "day in and day out" mean?
Every day
Once a week
Once a month
What does "off the beaten track" mean?
Away from the main path
On the main path
In the middle of the main path
What does "tie a knot" mean?
To become tight
To become loose
To become untied
What does "Face like thunder" mean?
Angry face
Happy face
Sad face
What does "Get the sack/ be sacked" mean?
To be fired from a job
To be hired for a job
To be promoted in a job
What does "Wear the pants in the house" mean?
To be the decision maker in a household
To be a follower in a household
To not have any influence in a household
What does "be angry with" mean?
To be upset with someone
To be happy with someone
To be neutral with someone
What does "kith and kin" mean?
Family and friends
Strangers
Enemies
What does "to throw under the bus" mean?
To sacrifice someone for one's own benefit
To help someone
To harm someone
What does "Make yourself at home" mean?
Feel comfortable
Feel uncomfortable
Feel indifferent
What does "Off the hook" mean?
No longer responsible or accountable
Responsible or accountable
Partially responsible or accountable
What does "Snowed under" mean?
Overwhelmed with work
Not overwhelmed with work
Underwhelmed with work
What does "Cloud nine" mean?
Very happy
Not happy
Neutral
What does "Hanging by a thread" mean?
In a precarious or uncertain situation
In a stable situation
In a dangerous situation
What does "Home sweet home" mean?
A place where one feels comfortable
A place where one feels uncomfortable
A place where one feels indifferent
