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Idioms 1

Total questions: 18

Worksheet time: 9mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

once in a blue moon

a)

almost never

b)

frequently

c)

occasionally

d)

often

2.

till the cows come home

a)

a short period of time

b)

a long , long time

c)

until the end of the world

d)

for a few hours

3.

keep a straight face

a)

to keep from laughing

b)

to show no emotion

c)

to be serious at all times

d)

to maintain a neutral expression

4.

cry over spilled milk

a)

to complain about something that can be changed

b)

to cry or complain about an event that already happened and can't be changed

c)

to celebrate a past event

d)

to ignore a problem and move on

5.

like pulling teeth

a)

something easy to do

b)

something hard to do

c)

something enjoyable

d)

something boring

6.

get this show on the road

a)

get going;

b)

move forward;

c)

to get work started;

d)

take a break;

7.

put your foot in your mouth

a)

to get in trouble for saying the wrong thing at the wrong time to the wrong person

b)

to make a mistake in a calculation

c)

to accidentally reveal a secret

d)

to express an opinion that is not well-received

8.

hang in there

a)

to continue without giving up;

b)

to give up easily;

c)

to lose faith, courage, or hope;

d)

to ignore challenges and obstacles;

9.

button your lip

a)

stop talking;

b)

speak louder;

c)

share your thoughts;

d)

ask questions;

10.

hit the hay

a)

to go to bed

b)

to wake up early

c)

to take a nap

d)

to go for a run

11.

birds of a feather flock together

a)

people who have the same interests and ideas usually hang out together

b)

birds prefer to fly alone

c)

people often argue with each other

d)

everyone is unique and different

12.

ants in your pants

a)

extreme restlessness;

b)

calm demeanor;

c)

slow movement;

d)

quiet contemplation;

13.

clean as a whistle

a)

to be completely free of dirt;

b)

to be slightly dirty;

c)

to be moderately clean;

d)

to be messy and disorganized;

14.

Keep your shirt on

a)

to remain cool, calm;

b)

to become angry;

c)

to rush into decisions;

d)

to ignore others' opinions

15.

sink or swim

a)

to fail or succeed due to your own efforts without anyone's help or interference

b)

to rely on others for success or failure

c)

to make a choice between two equally difficult options

d)

to be in a situation where you must act quickly

16.

walking on air

a)

to be exuberantly happy, excited, and joyful

b)

to feel tired and exhausted

c)

to be confused and lost

d)

to be calm and relaxed

17.

like a bump on a log

a)

inactive and not responding;

b)

energetic and lively;

c)

quick to react;

d)

constantly moving;

18.

on the ball

a)

knowledgeable

b)

skillful

c)

unaware

d)

careless