Idioms and Phrases Worksheet

Vocabulary lesson 22: Idioms and phrases · Set 166 · 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.Complete the idiom: Their fight over a pencil was just a storm in a ___. (a) glass (b) bucket (c) teacup (d) bottle
2. 2.What does the idiom “at the eleventh hour” mean? (a) very early (b) every hour (c) at the last moment (d) at 11 o'clock
3. 3.Complete the idiom: We will finish this by hook or by ___. (a) cook (b) book (c) crook (d) look
4. 4.Complete the idiom: After the argument, Zoya gave her brother the cold ___. (a) hand (b) foot (c) water (d) shoulder
5. 5.What does the idiom “over the moon” mean? (a) very far away (b) in outer space (c) extremely happy (d) very tired
6. 6.What does the idiom “butterflies in the stomach” mean? (a) a nervous feeling (b) a hungry feeling (c) a happy dance (d) a stomach ache
7. 7.Complete the idiom: Rohan cannot decide; he is sitting on the ___. (a) wall (b) fence (c) chair (d) bench
8. 8.What does the idiom “keep an eye on” mean? (a) watch carefully (b) close one eye (c) stare rudely (d) wear glasses
9. 9.What does the idiom “throw in the towel” mean? (a) dry your hands (b) win easily (c) give up (d) clean up
10. 10.What does the idiom “the tip of the iceberg” mean? (a) only a small part (b) a cold place (c) a melting ice block (d) the top of a hill
11. 11.What does the idiom “hit the sack” mean? (a) go shopping (b) go to bed (c) punch a bag (d) pack a bag
12. 12.What does the idiom “burn the midnight oil” mean? (a) waste oil (b) cook at night (c) light a lamp (d) work late into the night
13. 13.What does the idiom “a fish out of water” mean? (a) a hungry cat (b) a dying fish (c) uncomfortable in a place (d) a good swimmer
14. 14.Complete the idiom: I had butterflies in my ___ before the race. (a) head (b) hands (c) stomach (d) shoes
15. 15.What does the idiom “spill the beans” mean? (a) waste food (b) tell a lie (c) cook badly (d) tell a secret
16. 16.What does the idiom “add fuel to the fire” mean? (a) fill a car (b) cook food (c) put out a fire (d) make things worse
17. 17.Complete the idiom: The news came out of the ___. (a) pink (b) red (c) blue (d) green
18. 18.Complete the idiom: Don’t cry over spilt ___. (a) water (b) tea (c) juice (d) milk
19. 19.Complete the idiom: The maths test was a piece of ___. (a) paper (b) chalk (c) cake (d) bread
20. 20.What does the idiom “get cold feet” mean? (a) need new socks (b) walk on ice (c) feel very cold (d) get nervous and back out
21. 21.Complete the idiom: The test was hard, but I had to bite the ___ and finish it. (a) pencil (b) biscuit (c) bullet (d) apple
22. 22.Complete the idiom: Stop pulling my ___; I know you are joking! (a) hair (b) leg (c) arm (d) ear
23. 23.What does the idiom “in hot water” mean? (a) taking a bath (b) feeling warm (c) very busy (d) in trouble
24. 24.What does the idiom “face the music” mean? (a) sing on stage (b) dance well (c) enjoy a song (d) accept the punishment
25. 25.Complete the idiom: It is raining cats and ___. (a) mice (b) rats (c) cows (d) dogs
26. 26.What does the idiom “by hook or by crook” mean? (a) by any means (b) very slowly (c) by fishing (d) with help
27. 27.Complete the idiom: Shouting at him will only add fuel to the ___. (a) fire (b) stove (c) lamp (d) car
28. 28.Complete the idiom: Could you lend me a ___ with these heavy bags? (a) hand (b) head (c) leg (d) foot
29. 29.What does the idiom “break the ice” mean? (a) start a friendly talk (b) break something cold (c) feel very cold (d) get very angry
30. 30.What does the idiom “let the cat out of the bag” mean? (a) go shopping (b) tell a lie (c) tell a secret (d) free a pet
31. 31.What does the idiom “a blessing in disguise” mean? (a) good luck that looks bad (b) a fancy dress (c) a secret prayer (d) a sad goodbye
32. 32.What does the idiom “zip your lips” mean? (a) smile widely (b) keep quiet (c) close a bag (d) eat quickly
33. 33.Complete the idiom: Ananya was all ___ when Grandpa told the story. (a) ears (b) hands (c) eyes (d) feet
34. 34.Complete the idiom: The money we raised is just a drop in the ___. (a) glass (b) river (c) pond (d) ocean
35. 35.What does the idiom “when pigs fly” mean? (a) never (b) in summer (c) every morning (d) very soon
36. 36.Complete the idiom: Yash burnt the midnight ___ before his exam. (a) lamp (b) paper (c) candle (d) oil
37. 37.Complete the idiom: Breaking the vase was the last ___; Mum was really upset. (a) stick (b) straw (c) stone (d) cup
38. 38.What does the idiom “kill two birds with one stone” mean? (a) throw stones (b) do two jobs at once (c) hunt birds (d) be very cruel
39. 39.What does the idiom “lend a hand” mean? (a) give a hand away (b) borrow money (c) help someone (d) shake hands
40. 40.What does the idiom “call it a day” mean? (a) stop working for now (b) phone a friend (c) name the day (d) start a new day

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