Idioms and Phrases Worksheet

Vocabulary lesson 22: Idioms and phrases · Set 34 · 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 “add fuel to the fire” mean? (a) cook food (b) fill a car (c) put out a fire (d) make things worse
2. 2.What does the idiom “by hook or by crook” mean? (a) very slowly (b) with help (c) by fishing (d) by any means
3. 3.Complete the idiom: The maths test was a piece of ___. (a) paper (b) chalk (c) bread (d) cake
4. 4.What does the idiom “keep an eye on” mean? (a) wear glasses (b) close one eye (c) stare rudely (d) watch carefully
5. 5.Complete the idiom: Shouting at him will only add fuel to the ___. (a) car (b) fire (c) stove (d) lamp
6. 6.What does the idiom “kill two birds with one stone” mean? (a) be very cruel (b) do two jobs at once (c) throw stones (d) hunt birds
7. 7.Complete the idiom: After winning the prize, Riya was on cloud ___. (a) ten (b) five (c) nine (d) seven
8. 8.What does the idiom “over the moon” mean? (a) very tired (b) in outer space (c) extremely happy (d) very far away
9. 9.Complete the idiom: It is raining cats and ___. (a) dogs (b) cows (c) rats (d) mice
10. 10.What does the idiom “once in a blue moon” mean? (a) every night (b) very quickly (c) at midnight (d) very rarely
11. 11.Complete the idiom: We are all in the same ___, so let us help each other. (a) car (b) boat (c) bus (d) house
12. 12.Complete the idiom: Can you keep an ___ on my bag for a minute? (a) arm (b) ear (c) eye (d) hand
13. 13.Complete the idiom: The exam was so easy; it was a ___ of cake. (a) piece (b) box (c) bowl (d) plate
14. 14.What does the idiom “let the cat out of the bag” mean? (a) go shopping (b) free a pet (c) tell a secret (d) tell a lie
15. 15.What does the idiom “under the weather” mean? (a) very happy (b) out in the rain (c) feeling unwell (d) very busy
16. 16.Complete the idiom: Rohan was over the ___ when he won the prize. (a) hill (b) sun (c) moon (d) stars
17. 17.What does the idiom “a drop in the ocean” mean? (a) a rain shower (b) a big wave (c) a sea journey (d) a very small amount
18. 18.Complete the idiom: Kavya is the apple of her grandfather’s ___. (a) heart (b) tree (c) hand (d) eye
19. 19.Complete the idiom: Ishaan let the cat out of the ___. (a) room (b) bag (c) box (d) house
20. 20.What does the idiom “cry over spilt milk” mean? (a) waste milk (b) cry loudly (c) be very hungry (d) worry about the past
21. 21.What does the idiom “lend a hand” mean? (a) shake hands (b) give a hand away (c) borrow money (d) help someone
22. 22.What does the idiom “beat around the bush” mean? (a) hit a plant (b) run very fast (c) clean the garden (d) avoid the main point
23. 23.What does the idiom “hit the sack” mean? (a) go to bed (b) go shopping (c) punch a bag (d) pack a bag
24. 24.Complete the idiom: The two friends decided to bury the ___. (a) bone (b) treasure (c) box (d) hatchet
25. 25.What does the idiom “bury the hatchet” mean? (a) dig a hole (b) start a fight (c) hide a weapon (d) make peace
26. 26.What does the idiom “raining cats and dogs” mean? (a) pets are fighting (b) animals are falling (c) a light shower (d) raining very heavily
27. 27.Complete the idiom: After the long day, Dad decided to hit the ___. (a) ball (b) wall (c) bag (d) sack
28. 28.Complete the idiom: Yash burnt the midnight ___ before his exam. (a) candle (b) lamp (c) oil (d) paper
29. 29.What does the idiom “face the music” mean? (a) accept the punishment (b) sing on stage (c) enjoy a song (d) dance well
30. 30.Complete the idiom: Riya visits the zoo once in a blue ___. (a) sky (b) sun (c) sea (d) moon
31. 31.Complete the idiom: That shop sells sweets that cost an arm and a ___. (a) nose (b) hand (c) foot (d) leg
32. 32.What does the idiom “get cold feet” mean? (a) feel very cold (b) walk on ice (c) get nervous and back out (d) need new socks
33. 33.Complete the idiom: Breaking the vase was the last ___; Mum was really upset. (a) stone (b) cup (c) straw (d) stick
34. 34.Complete the idiom: Rohan cannot decide; he is sitting on the ___. (a) fence (b) chair (c) bench (d) wall
35. 35.What does the idiom “spill the beans” mean? (a) cook badly (b) tell a secret (c) waste food (d) tell a lie
36. 36.What does the idiom “zip your lips” mean? (a) eat quickly (b) close a bag (c) smile widely (d) keep quiet
37. 37.What does the idiom “the tip of the iceberg” mean? (a) a melting ice block (b) the top of a hill (c) a cold place (d) only a small part
38. 38.What does the idiom “a fish out of water” mean? (a) uncomfortable in a place (b) a dying fish (c) a good swimmer (d) a hungry cat
39. 39.Complete the idiom: Don’t cry over spilt ___. (a) milk (b) tea (c) juice (d) water
40. 40.What does the idiom “in the same boat” mean? (a) in the same trouble (b) on a holiday (c) in a ship (d) very rich

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