Idioms and Phrases Worksheet

Vocabulary lesson 22: Idioms and phrases · Set 271 · 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) get very angry (b) feel very cold (c) break something cold (d) start a friendly talk
2. 2.What does the idiom “spill the beans” mean? (a) tell a lie (b) tell a secret (c) cook badly (d) waste food
3. 3.Complete the idiom: Dev finished his project at the eleventh ___. (a) month (b) day (c) minute (d) hour
4. 4.Complete the idiom: After winning the prize, Riya was on cloud ___. (a) ten (b) nine (c) five (d) seven
5. 5.What does the idiom “the apple of someone’s eye” mean? (a) an eye problem (b) a red fruit (c) a greedy person (d) a dearly loved person
6. 6.Complete the idiom: Rohan was over the ___ when he won the prize. (a) stars (b) hill (c) moon (d) sun
7. 7.What does the idiom “add fuel to the fire” mean? (a) put out a fire (b) cook food (c) fill a car (d) make things worse
8. 8.What does the idiom “give the cold shoulder” mean? (a) hurt a shoulder (b) feel very cold (c) hug someone (d) ignore someone
9. 9.Complete the idiom: Don’t cry over spilt ___. (a) water (b) juice (c) tea (d) milk
10. 10.What does the idiom “a drop in the ocean” mean? (a) a rain shower (b) a sea journey (c) a big wave (d) a very small amount
11. 11.Complete the idiom: Stop beating around the ___ and tell me the truth. (a) house (b) bush (c) tree (d) garden
12. 12.What does the idiom “face the music” mean? (a) enjoy a song (b) accept the punishment (c) dance well (d) sing on stage
13. 13.What does the idiom “cost an arm and a leg” mean? (a) be cheap (b) hurt badly (c) be very expensive (d) need a doctor
14. 14.What does the idiom “on the same page” mean? (a) very busy (b) reading a book (c) far apart (d) in agreement
15. 15.What does the idiom “a piece of cake” mean? (a) very small (b) very tasty (c) very sweet (d) very easy
16. 16.What does the idiom “a red-letter day” mean? (a) a special, happy day (b) a day of danger (c) a postal holiday (d) a sad day
17. 17.What does the idiom “bury the hatchet” mean? (a) hide a weapon (b) start a fight (c) make peace (d) dig a hole
18. 18.Complete the idiom: Rohan cannot decide; he is sitting on the ___. (a) bench (b) fence (c) wall (d) chair
19. 19.Complete the idiom: Breaking the vase was the last ___; Mum was really upset. (a) stick (b) cup (c) straw (d) stone
20. 20.What does the idiom “a blessing in disguise” mean? (a) a fancy dress (b) good luck that looks bad (c) a secret prayer (d) a sad goodbye
21. 21.Complete the idiom: Shouting at him will only add fuel to the ___. (a) car (b) fire (c) lamp (d) stove
22. 22.What does the idiom “see eye to eye” mean? (a) see clearly (b) stare angrily (c) agree fully (d) look closely
23. 23.What does the idiom “throw in the towel” mean? (a) give up (b) dry your hands (c) clean up (d) win easily
24. 24.Complete the idiom: The two friends decided to bury the ___. (a) treasure (b) box (c) hatchet (d) bone
25. 25.Complete the idiom: The money we raised is just a drop in the ___. (a) pond (b) glass (c) river (d) ocean
26. 26.What does the idiom “at the eleventh hour” mean? (a) every hour (b) at the last moment (c) very early (d) at 11 o'clock
27. 27.What does the idiom “back to square one” mean? (a) starting all over again (b) winning a game (c) going backwards (d) a new square shape
28. 28.Complete the idiom: Riya visits the zoo once in a blue ___. (a) sun (b) sky (c) moon (d) sea
29. 29.Complete the idiom: The news came out of the ___. (a) blue (b) pink (c) red (d) green
30. 30.Complete the idiom: Hold your ___! Wait for everyone to sit down. (a) cows (b) horses (c) dogs (d) goats
31. 31.What does the idiom “sit on the fence” mean? (a) not take a side (b) fall down (c) rest outside (d) fix a fence
32. 32.What does the idiom “in the same boat” mean? (a) very rich (b) in the same trouble (c) on a holiday (d) in a ship
33. 33.Complete the idiom: That shop sells sweets that cost an arm and a ___. (a) nose (b) leg (c) hand (d) foot
34. 34.Complete the idiom: Could you lend me a ___ with these heavy bags? (a) head (b) leg (c) hand (d) foot
35. 35.What does the idiom “turn a deaf ear” mean? (a) listen carefully (b) whisper softly (c) lose hearing (d) refuse to listen
36. 36.Complete the idiom: Our plan failed, so we were back to square ___. (a) two (b) one (c) zero (d) ten
37. 37.Complete the idiom: Their fight over a pencil was just a storm in a ___. (a) glass (b) bucket (c) bottle (d) teacup
38. 38.What does the idiom “keep an eye on” mean? (a) wear glasses (b) stare rudely (c) watch carefully (d) close one eye
39. 39.Complete the idiom: Ishaan let the cat out of the ___. (a) house (b) room (c) box (d) bag
40. 40.Complete the idiom: After the long day, Dad decided to hit the ___. (a) sack (b) wall (c) bag (d) ball

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