Idioms and Phrases Worksheet

Vocabulary lesson 22: Idioms and phrases · Set 130 · 40 questions

Word tip (Not what the words say): Do not picture the words literally. Think of the situation where people use the idiom: “The test was a piece of cake” = it was very easy. Idioms are fixed — learn them whole, word for word.

1. 1.What does the idiom “break the ice” mean? (a) break something cold (b) feel very cold (c) get very angry (d) start a friendly talk
2. 2.Complete the idiom: Dev finished his project at the eleventh ___. (a) month (b) day (c) minute (d) hour
3. 3.Complete the idiom: After the argument, Zoya gave her brother the cold ___. (a) hand (b) foot (c) shoulder (d) water
4. 4.What does the idiom “give the cold shoulder” mean? (a) hug someone (b) feel very cold (c) hurt a shoulder (d) ignore someone
5. 5.Complete the idiom: It is raining ___ and dogs outside. (a) cats (b) mice (c) cows (d) rats
6. 6.What does the idiom “see eye to eye” mean? (a) see clearly (b) look closely (c) stare angrily (d) agree fully
7. 7.Complete the idiom: Ananya was all ___ when Grandpa told the story. (a) hands (b) eyes (c) feet (d) ears
8. 8.What does the idiom “the last straw” mean? (a) the final problem (b) the end of a drink (c) a small gift (d) a broken straw
9. 9.Complete the idiom: The exam was so easy; it was a ___ of cake. (a) box (b) bowl (c) plate (d) piece
10. 10.Complete the idiom: Hold your ___! Wait for everyone to sit down. (a) dogs (b) cows (c) goats (d) horses
11. 11.What does the idiom “face the music” mean? (a) accept the punishment (b) sing on stage (c) dance well (d) enjoy a song
12. 12.What does the idiom “turn a deaf ear” mean? (a) listen carefully (b) lose hearing (c) refuse to listen (d) whisper softly
13. 13.What does the idiom “in the same boat” mean? (a) in the same trouble (b) in a ship (c) very rich (d) on a holiday
14. 14.Complete the idiom: That shop sells sweets that cost an arm and a ___. (a) nose (b) hand (c) leg (d) foot
15. 15.What does the idiom “get cold feet” mean? (a) need new socks (b) feel very cold (c) get nervous and back out (d) walk on ice
16. 16.Complete the idiom: The money we raised is just a drop in the ___. (a) glass (b) river (c) pond (d) ocean
17. 17.Complete the idiom: Stop pulling my ___; I know you are joking! (a) ear (b) arm (c) leg (d) hair
18. 18.Complete the idiom: Rohan was over the ___ when he won the prize. (a) stars (b) moon (c) hill (d) sun
19. 19.What does the idiom “the tip of the iceberg” mean? (a) the top of a hill (b) a melting ice block (c) a cold place (d) only a small part
20. 20.What does the idiom “beat around the bush” mean? (a) run very fast (b) hit a plant (c) avoid the main point (d) clean the garden
21. 21.What does the idiom “in hot water” mean? (a) in trouble (b) very busy (c) feeling warm (d) taking a bath
22. 22.What does the idiom “a red-letter day” mean? (a) a postal holiday (b) a day of danger (c) a sad day (d) a special, happy day
23. 23.What does the idiom “spill the beans” mean? (a) tell a lie (b) waste food (c) tell a secret (d) cook badly
24. 24.Complete the idiom: It is raining cats and ___. (a) cows (b) rats (c) mice (d) dogs
25. 25.Complete the idiom: Kavya is the apple of her grandfather’s ___. (a) eye (b) heart (c) tree (d) hand
26. 26.What does the idiom “throw in the towel” mean? (a) dry your hands (b) clean up (c) win easily (d) give up
27. 27.What does the idiom “zip your lips” mean? (a) close a bag (b) smile widely (c) eat quickly (d) keep quiet
28. 28.Complete the idiom: Rohan cannot decide; he is sitting on the ___. (a) fence (b) wall (c) bench (d) chair
29. 29.What does the idiom “a blessing in disguise” mean? (a) a sad goodbye (b) a fancy dress (c) a secret prayer (d) good luck that looks bad
30. 30.Complete the idiom: Kabir spilled the ___ about the surprise party. (a) beans (b) rice (c) milk (d) tea
31. 31.What does the idiom “hold your horses” mean? (a) hurry up (b) wait, be patient (c) feed the horses (d) ride a horse
32. 32.What does the idiom “over the moon” mean? (a) in outer space (b) very far away (c) extremely happy (d) very tired
33. 33.Complete the idiom: Ishaan let the cat out of the ___. (a) room (b) box (c) house (d) bag
34. 34.Complete the idiom: Aditya felt like a fish out of ___ at the new school. (a) air (b) sand (c) water (d) milk
35. 35.What does the idiom “a drop in the ocean” mean? (a) a sea journey (b) a very small amount (c) a rain shower (d) a big wave
36. 36.Complete the idiom: Stop beating around the ___ and tell me the truth. (a) house (b) bush (c) garden (d) tree
37. 37.Complete the idiom: Don’t cry over spilt ___. (a) tea (b) milk (c) water (d) juice
38. 38.Complete the idiom: Can you keep an ___ on my bag for a minute? (a) hand (b) ear (c) arm (d) eye
39. 39.What does the idiom “raining cats and dogs” mean? (a) animals are falling (b) pets are fighting (c) raining very heavily (d) a light shower
40. 40.Complete the idiom: The two friends decided to bury the ___. (a) bone (b) box (c) hatchet (d) treasure

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