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IDIOMS U1-8 SUMMIT 2

Total questions: 134

Worksheet time: 50mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

After submitting my college applications, all I can do is ______ what happens next.

a)

wait and see

b)

keep my fingers crossed

c)

cross that bridge when I come to it

d)

be in hot water

2.

Bringing a full camera crew for a simple selfie might be a little ______.

a)

run-of-the-mill

b)

out of the blue

c)

overkill

d)

safe bet

3.

She packed an entire wardrobe for a weekend trip; that might be a little ______.

a)

par for the course

b)

overkill

c)

out of the blue

d)

six of one, half a dozen of the other

4.

I've done all I can to prepare for the presentation. Now it's just ______.

a)

six of one, half a dozen of the other

b)

wait and see

c)

a safe bet

d)

par for the course

5.

Even though the forecast was clear, she took an umbrella just in case. She ______ any chances.

a)

didn't want to take

b)

got carried away

c)

couldn't help

d)

didn't get

6.

Taking the bus or driving to the concert, it's ______. Both take about the same amount of time.

a)

a little overkill

b)

six of one, half a dozen of the other

c)

wait and see

d)

par for the course

7.

I've ______ buying that specific antique guitar for years.

a)

got my heart set on

b)

run-of-the-mill

c)

drawn a blank on

d)

picked up the pieces of

8.

She's ______ becoming a doctor, so she studies harder than anyone I know.

a)

off

b)

got her heart set on

c)

feeling toast

d)

pulling the rug out from under

9.

He always double-checks his work before submitting it because he ______ to take any chances.

a)

had his heart set on

b)

doesn't want to take

c)

lost his cool

d)

got cold feet

10.

Choosing between the two restaurants is difficult; they're both great, so it's really ______.

a)

six of one, half a dozen of the other

b)

all in all

c)

not the worst of it

d)

easier said than done

11.

The restaurant we went to last night was pretty ______; nothing special, but not bad either.

a)

six of one, half a dozen of the other

b)

overkill

c)

run-of-the-mill

d)

out of the blue

12.

______, it was a successful event despite the minor technical issues.

a)

Six of one, half a dozen of the other

b)

All in all

c)

Easier said than done

d)

Out of the blue

13.

His performance was rather ______; it didn't stand out among the others.

a)

run-of-the-mill

b)

out of the blue

c)

over the top

d)

making fun of

14.

The older kids were ______ the new student's accent.

a)

making fun of

b)

owning up to

c)

picking up the pieces of

d)

taking it out on

15.

______, the vacation was relaxing, even with the unexpected detours.

a)

All in all

b)

Don't take it so hard

c)

You'll cross that bridge when you come to it

d)

No sweat

16.

I'll ______ that you get the promotion you've been working so hard for.

a)

keep my fingers crossed

b)

make it up to you

c)

get cold feet

d)

be in hot water

17.

Good luck with your exam! I'll ______ for you.

a)

be in hot water

b)

keep my fingers crossed

c)

lose my cool

d)

freak you out

18.

It's not nice to ______ someone's appearance.

a)

make a big issue out of

b)

make fun of

c)

pull the rug out from under

d)

jump to conclusions

19.

I saw the last piece of chocolate cake and I just ______; I had to eat it.

a)

couldn't help myself

b)

got carried away

c)

owned up to it

d)

cut it out

20.

I knew I shouldn't have bought another pair of shoes, but I just ______!

a)

couldn't help myself

b)

cut it out

c)

didn't want to take any chances

d)

took it pretty well

21.

We ______ with the celebration and ended up staying out until dawn.

a)

made fun of

b)

couldn't help ourselves

c)

got carried away

d)

owned up to it

22.

Not only did he fail the exam, but ______ - he also got suspended.

a)

that's not the worst of it

b)

it just isn't done

c)

par for the course

d)

you'll cross that bridge when you come to it

23.

She lost her wallet, but ______; her car also broke down on the way home.

a)

that's not the worst of it

b)

it went over like a lead balloon

c)

no sweat

d)

I'm drawing a blank

24.

The kids ______ while playing games and broke a vase.

a)

made fun of

b)

got carried away

c)

owned up to

d)

let things get out of hand

25.

"Hey! ______! You're making too much noise," the librarian whispered.

a)

Cut it out

b)

Let things get out of hand

c)

Make it up to me

d)

Own up to it

26.

It takes courage to ______ your mistakes.

a)

make it up to

b)

own up to

c)

get out of hand

d)

take out on

27.

He had to ______ breaking the window and offer to pay for it.

a)

make it up to

b)

own up to

c)

get carried away with

d)

cut it out

28.

The situation quickly escalated, ______ when the police were called.

a)

letting things get out of hand

b)

cutting it out

c)

making fun of it

d)

owning up to

29.

If you're annoying your sister, she might tell you to ______.

a)

get carried away

b)

cut it out

c)

couldn't help yourself

d)

make fun of

30.

The situation quickly escalated, ______ when the police were called.

a)

letting things get out of hand

b)

cutting it out

c)

making fun of it

d)

owning up to it

31.

She was ______ with her parents after sneaking out of the house.

a)

in hot water

b)

got cold feet

c)

pulling the rug out

d)

taking the plunge

32.

They should have intervened earlier instead of ______ the situation ______.

a)

letting things get out of hand

b)

making it up to

c)

getting carried away

d)

losing their cool

33.

I accidentally offended her, so I need to find a way to ______.

a)

make it up to her

b)

cut it out

c)

own up to her

d)

get carried away with her

34.

I forgot her birthday, so I'll cook her favorite meal to ______ her.

a)

make it up to

b)

get carried away with

c)

own up to

d)

let things get out of hand with

35.

He's ______ because he missed an important deadline.

a)

in hot water

b)

got cold feet

c)

jumping to conclusions

d)

having a minor case of the jitters

36.

He was about to propose, but he ______ at the last minute.

a)

was in hot water

b)

got cold feet

c)

pulled the rug out

d)

jumped to a conclusion

37.

She wanted to move to a new city, but she ______ and decided to stay.

a)

got cold feet

b)

pulled the rug out

c)

jumped to a conclusion

d)

freaked out

38.

The company ______ from under him by suddenly changing his job role.

a)

pulled the rug out

b)

got cold feet

c)

was in hot water

d)

jumped to a conclusion

39.

They ______ from under their biggest client by suddenly raising prices.

a)

pulled the rug out

b)

got cold feet

c)

were in hot water

d)

jumped to a conclusion

40.

She's been wanting to start her own business, but she ______.

a)

can't take the plunge

b)

jumps to conclusions

c)

freaks herself out

d)

has a minor case of the jitters

41.

He wants to ask her out, but he ______.

a)

can't take the plunge

b)

jumps to conclusions

c)

freaks himself out

d)

has a minor case of the jitters

42.

Don't ______; maybe there's a good explanation for her absence.

a)

take the plunge

b)

jump to conclusions

c)

freak out

d)

have a minor case of the jitters

43.

That jump scare in the movie really ______ last night!

a)

freaked me out

b)

got cold feet

c)

pulled the rug out from under me

d)

jumped to a conclusion

44.

The sudden loud noise might ______ some people.

a)

freak them out

b)

get cold feet

c)

pull the rug out from under them

d)

jump to conclusions

45.

It's easy to ______ when you only hear one side of the story.

a)

take the plunge

b)

jump to conclusions

c)

freak out

d)

have a minor case of the jitters

46.

Before his big speech, he had a ______ of the jitters.

a)

minor case

b)

major case

c)

big issue

d)

safe bet

47.

She always gets a ______ of the jitters before a job interview.

a)

minor case

b)

major case

c)

big issue

d)

safe bet

48.

______, you'll regret not finishing your degree later.

a)

Mark my words

b)

All in all

c)

Don't get me wrong

d)

Keep in mind

49.

______, this company will be huge in five years.

a)

Mark my words

b)

All in all

c)

Don't get me wrong

d)

Keep in mind

50.

He ______ when his team lost the championship.

a)

lost his cool

b)

set him off

c)

made a big issue out of

d)

took it pretty well

51.

She tends to ______ when she's stressed.

a)

lose her cool

b)

set herself off

c)

make a big issue out of things

d)

take it pretty well

52.

The constant noise can really ______ him ______.

a)

set... off

b)

lose his cool

c)

take it out on

d)

pick up the pieces

53.

Don't mention his ex-girlfriend; it'll just ______ him ______.

a)

set... off

b)

lose his cool

c)

take it out on

d)

pick up the pieces

54.

She tends to ______ small things.

a)

make a big issue out of

b)

set off

c)

take it out on

d)

walk on eggshells

55.

It was a minor disagreement, but he ______ it ______.

a)

made a big issue out of

b)

set off

c)

took it out on

d)

walked on eggshells

56.

My mom ______ for not cleaning my room.

a)

told me off

b)

set me off

c)

brought it up

d)

took it pretty well

57.

The manager ______ the employee for being late repeatedly.

a)

told off

b)

set off

c)

brought up

d)

took pretty well

58.

She ______ the topic of salary during the interview.

a)

brought it up

b)

told off

c)

lost her cool

d)

set off

59.

I was hesitant to ______, but I needed to discuss the new project.

a)

bring it up

b)

tell off

c)

lose my cool

d)

set off

60.

He ______ the bad news surprisingly well.

a)

took it pretty well

b)

lost his cool

c)

made a big issue out of

d)

told him off

61.

I thought she would be angry, but she ______ the criticism ______.

a)

took it pretty well

b)

lost her cool

c)

made a big issue out of

d)

told her off

62.

Since the argument, I've had to ______ around him.

a)

walk on eggshells

b)

pick up the pieces

c)

be under a lot of pressure

d)

take it out on

63.

Since the argument, I've had to ______ around him.

a)

walk on eggshells

b)

pick up the pieces

c)

be under a lot of pressure

d)

take it out on

64.

You have to ______ around the boss when she's in a bad mood.

a)

walk on eggshells

b)

pick up the pieces

c)

be under a lot of pressure

d)

take it out on

65.

After the company went bankrupt, they tried to ______ and rebuild.

a)

pick up the pieces

b)

walk on eggshells

c)

be under a lot of pressure

d)

take it out on

66.

It will take a long time to ______ after such a devastating loss.

a)

pick up the pieces

b)

walk on eggshells

c)

be under a lot of pressure

d)

take it out on

67.

She's been ______ at work lately, with all the deadlines.

a)

under a lot of pressure

b)

picking up the pieces

c)

walking on eggshells

d)

taking it out on

68.

He's been ______ with his exams and project deadlines.

a)

under a lot of pressure

b)

picking up the pieces

c)

walking on eggshells

d)

taking it out on

69.

Don't ______ your stress ______ your family.

a)

take it out on

b)

walk on eggshells

c)

pick up the pieces

d)

be under a lot of pressure

70.

He was angry about work and started to ______ his frustration ______ his colleagues.

a)

take it out on

b)

walk on eggshells

c)

pick up the pieces

d)

be under a lot of pressure

71.

My attempt at a funny speech ______ at the party.

a)

went over like a lead balloon

b)

made a total fool of myself

c)

just isn't done

d)

par for the course

72.

His suggestion ______ in the meeting; no one supported it.

a)

went over like a lead balloon

b)

made a total fool of himself

c)

just isn't done

d)

par for the course

73.

I tripped and fell in front of everyone; I ______!

a)

made a total fool of myself

b)

went over like a lead balloon

c)

just isn't done

d)

don't get it

74.

Forgetting her name right after being introduced, I ______!

a)

made a total fool of myself

b)

went over like a lead balloon

c)

just isn't done

d)

don't get it

75.

Speaking loudly on your phone in a quiet library? ______.

a)

It just isn't done

b)

I don't get it

c)

Par for the course

d)

Easier said than done

76.

Wearing casual clothes to a formal gala? ______.

a)

It just isn't done

b)

I don't get it

c)

Par for the course

d)

Easier said than done

77.

I've read the instructions three times, but ______.

a)

I don't get it

b)

it just isn't done

c)

par for the course

d)

I'm drawing a blank

78.

Everyone else seems to understand, but ______.

a)

I don't get it

b)

it just isn't done

c)

par for the course

d)

I'm drawing a blank

79.

Delays at the airport are ______ these days.

a)

par for the course

b)

easier said than done

c)

not the worst of it

d)

six of one, half a dozen of the other

80.

Dealing with unexpected challenges is ______ for a startup.

a)

par for the course

b)

easier said than done

c)

not the worst of it

d)

six of one, half a dozen of the other

81.

You didn't get the job, but ______. There will be other opportunities.

a)

don't take it so hard

b)

easier said than done

c)

it just isn't done

d)

I don't get it

82.

It's just a game, so ______.

a)

don't take it so hard

b)

easier said than done

c)

it just isn't done

d)

I don't get it

83.

"Just relax!" "______," she sighed.

a)

Easier said than done

b)

Don't take it so hard

c)

Par for the course

d)

I don't get it

84.

Learning a new language perfectly is ______ for most people.

a)

easier said than done

b)

don't take it so hard

c)

par for the course

d)

I don't get it

85.

I tried to remember her name, but I'm _______.

a)

drawing a blank

b)

a safe bet

c)

toast

d)

crossing that bridge

86.

During the exam, I ______ on the last question, even though I studied for it.

a)

was toast

b)

was a safe bet

c)

drew a blank

d)

crossed that bridge

87.

It's ______ that he'll be late; he always is.

a)

a safe bet

b)

drawing a blank

c)

toast

d)

crossing that bridge

88.

With her experience, it's ______ she'll get the promotion.

a)

toast

b)

drawing a blank

c)

a safe bet

d)

crossing that bridge

89.

______ it, we should invest in more training for the new employees.

a)

The way I see

b)

I'm toast

c)

It's a safe bet

d)

I'm drawing a blank

90.

______ it, we should start working on the project as soon as possible.

a)

I'm drawing a blank

b)

I'm toast

c)

It's a safe bet

d)

The way I see

91.

If I don't finish this report by noon, ______!

a)

I'm toast

b)

I'm drawing a blank

c)

it's a safe bet

d)

no sweat

92.

Don't worry about what might happen next year; you'll ______ when you ______ to it.

a)

cross that bridge... come

b)

be toast... come

c)

draw a blank... come

d)

be a safe bet... come

93.

I forgot her birthday again, so ______!

a)

I'm toast

b)

I'm drawing a blank

c)

it's a safe bet

d)

no sweat

94.

n you ______ to it.

a)

cross that bridge... come

b)

be toast... come

c)

draw a blank... come

d)

be a safe bet... come

95.

I'm not going to stress about the future. I'll ______ when I ______ to it.

a)

cross that bridge... come

b)

be toast... come

c)

draw a blank... come

d)

be a safe bet... come

96.

"Can you help me move this weekend?" "Sure, ______!"

a)

no sweat

b)

I'm toast

c)

I'm drawing a blank

d)

I'm off

97.

Don't worry about that small mistake; ______.

a)

no sweat

b)

I'm toast

c)

I'm drawing a blank

d)

I'm off

98.

I'm ______ to the gym now. See you later!

a)

off

b)

toast

c)

drawing a blank

d)

a safe bet

99.

Well, ______! I have a meeting to attend.

a)

I'm off

b)

I'm toast

c)

I'm drawing a blank

d)

no sweat

100.

You seem troubled. ______?

a)

What's on your mind

b)

I may be imagining things

c)

If I were in your shoes

d)

Don't get me wrong

101.

______ I'd take a break and rethink the strategy.

a)

If I were in your shoes

b)

Don't get me wrong

c)

Keep in mind

d)

The cat's out of the bag

102.

I thought I heard my name, but _______.

a)

I may be imagining things

b)

what's on my mind

c)

if I were in your shoes

d)

don't get me wrong

103.

She's been acting strange; I think _______.

a)

I may be imagining things

b)

what's on my mind

c)

if I were in your shoes

d)

don't get me wrong

104.

You've been quiet all day. ______?

a)

What's on your mind

b)

I may be imagining things

c)

If I were in your shoes

d)

Don't get me wrong

105.

______ I'd apologize immediately if I were you.

a)

If I were in your shoes

b)

Don't get me wrong

c)

Keep in mind

d)

The cat's out of the bag

106.

______, the deadline is tomorrow, so we need to work fast.

a)

Keep in mind

b)

Don't get me wrong

c)

The cat's out of the bag

d)

What's on your mind

107.

______, it's going to be a long journey.

a)

Keep in mind

b)

Don't get me wrong

c)

The cat's out of the bag

d)

What's on your mind

108.

______, I like your idea, but it might be too expensive.

a)

Don't get me wrong

b)

Keep in mind

c)

The cat's out of the bag

d)

I may be imagining things

109.

We tried to keep the engagement a secret, but now _______.

a)

keep in mind

b)

don't get me wrong

c)

the cat's out of the bag

d)

I may be imagining things

110.

I heard someone talking about the surprise party, so I guess _______.

a)

the cat's out of the bag

b)

don't get me wrong

c)

keep in mind

d)

I may be imagining things

111.

______ she called me and said she was moving to Australia.

a)

Out of the blue

b)

Put her nose to the grindstone

c)

It's now or never

d)

Goes in one ear and out the other

112.

He showed up at my doorstep ______; I hadn't seen him in years.

a)

out of the blue

b)

put his nose to the grindstone

c)

it's now or never

d)

goes in one ear and out the other

113.

She needs to ______ if she wants to get into a good university.

a)

put her nose to the grindstone

b)

go in one ear and out the other

c)

be out of the blue

d)

have a gut feeling

114.

______, I'm not criticizing you; I'm just offering an alternative.

a)

Keep in mind

b)

Don't get me wrong

c)

The cat's out of the bag

d)

I may be imagining things

115.

If you want to finish this project on time, you'll have to ______.

a)

have a gut feeling

b)

go in one ear and out the other

c)

be out of the blue

d)

put your nose to the grindstone

116.

Even though I tried to stay calm, when I saw the spider, _______.

a)

I can't help it

b)

it goes in one ear and out the other

c)

it's now or never

d)

I have a gut feeling

117.

This is your last chance to apply for the scholarship. ______.

a)

Goes in one ear and out out the other

b)

Out of the blue

c)

It's now or never

d)

I can't help it

118.

I've told him countless times to tidy his room, but it just _______.

a)

put your nose to the grindstone

b)

goes in one ear and out the other

c)

is now or never

d)

has a gut feeling

119.

My ______ tells me that something isn't right about this deal.

a)

gut feeling

b)

now or never

c)

out of the blue

d)

can't help it

120.

If you're going to tell her how you feel, ______.

a)

it's now or never

b)

out of the blue

c)

goes in one ear and out the other

d)

I can't help it

121.

Whatever I tell my brother about saving money, it just _______.

a)

I can't help it

b)

puts his nose to the grindstone

c)

is now or never

d)

goes in one ear and out the other

122.

I don't have any proof, but I have a strong ______ that she's lying.

a)

gut feeling

b)

now or never

c)

out of the blue

d)

can't help it

123.

I know I shouldn't be laughing right now, but _______.

a)

I have a gut feeling

b)

it goes in one ear and out the other

c)

it's now or never

d)

I can't help it

124.

What dose the idiom "tobe on the fence" mean?

a)

Very angry

b)

very upset

c)

indecisive

d)

tobe a liar

125.

2. If someone says "You're pulling my leg," what do they mean?

a)

You're running away

b)

You're serious

c)

You're making a joke

d)

You're telling the truth

126.

When I moved to Japan, I felt like (a)   at first.

127.

Arguing with the boss about changing the whole system is (a)   .

128.

Oh really? You broke my laptop and didn't tell me? (a)   !

129.

In politics, it's often true that (a)   .

130.

Which idiom means 'feeling out of place'?

a)

a fish out of water

b)

money talks

c)

How do you like that?

131.

That fashion trend is really (a)   with teenagers

132.

The phrase "open a can of worms" refers to:

a)

Fixing a simple issue

b)

Creating an opportunity

c)

Starting a messy and complicated problem

d)

Cleaning up a situation

133.

Which of the following best describes "Before you know it"?

a)

Something takes a long time

b)

Something happens sooner than expected

c)

Something happens when you're ready

d)

Something you can prevent

134.

The issues we’ve seen so far are only (a)   .

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