Idioms and Phrases Worksheet

Vocabulary lesson 22: Idioms and phrases · Set 76 · 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 “once bitten, twice shy” mean? (a) very shy (b) bitten by a dog (c) careful after a bad time (d) brave again
2. 2.Complete the idiom: The exam was so easy; it was a ___ of cake. (a) bowl (b) piece (c) plate (d) box
3. 3.Complete the idiom: It is raining ___ and dogs outside. (a) rats (b) mice (c) cats (d) cows
4. 4.What does the idiom “spill the beans” mean? (a) tell a secret (b) tell a lie (c) cook badly (d) waste food
5. 5.Complete the idiom: I had butterflies in my ___ before the race. (a) shoes (b) stomach (c) head (d) hands
6. 6.What does the idiom “by hook or by crook” mean? (a) with help (b) by fishing (c) very slowly (d) by any means
7. 7.Complete the idiom: It is raining cats and ___. (a) mice (b) rats (c) dogs (d) cows
8. 8.What does the idiom “a piece of cake” mean? (a) very tasty (b) very easy (c) very small (d) very sweet
9. 9.What does the idiom “on the same page” mean? (a) far apart (b) reading a book (c) very busy (d) in agreement
10. 10.What does the idiom “under the weather” mean? (a) very happy (b) out in the rain (c) very busy (d) feeling unwell
11. 11.What does the idiom “burn the midnight oil” mean? (a) light a lamp (b) work late into the night (c) waste oil (d) cook at night
12. 12.Complete the idiom: Ananya was all ___ when Grandpa told the story. (a) hands (b) eyes (c) feet (d) ears
13. 13.Complete the idiom: The money we raised is just a drop in the ___. (a) ocean (b) pond (c) glass (d) river
14. 14.What does the idiom “once in a blue moon” mean? (a) every night (b) at midnight (c) very quickly (d) very rarely
15. 15.What does the idiom “in hot water” mean? (a) very busy (b) taking a bath (c) in trouble (d) feeling warm
16. 16.Complete the idiom: Hold your ___! Wait for everyone to sit down. (a) dogs (b) horses (c) goats (d) cows
17. 17.What does the idiom “call it a day” mean? (a) name the day (b) stop working for now (c) start a new day (d) phone a friend
18. 18.What does the idiom “at the eleventh hour” mean? (a) every hour (b) very early (c) at the last moment (d) at 11 o'clock
19. 19.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
20. 20.What does the idiom “pull someone’s leg” mean? (a) help someone walk (b) hurt someone (c) tease someone (d) trip someone
21. 21.Complete the idiom: Don’t give up now; don’t throw in the ___! (a) towel (b) book (c) ball (d) bag
22. 22.What does the idiom “keep an eye on” mean? (a) watch carefully (b) wear glasses (c) stare rudely (d) close one eye
23. 23.What does the idiom “hit the sack” mean? (a) go to bed (b) go shopping (c) pack a bag (d) punch a bag
24. 24.Complete the idiom: Ishaan let the cat out of the ___. (a) house (b) box (c) room (d) bag
25. 25.What does the idiom “break the ice” mean? (a) feel very cold (b) break something cold (c) start a friendly talk (d) get very angry
26. 26.Complete the idiom: Stop pulling my ___; I know you are joking! (a) arm (b) ear (c) hair (d) leg
27. 27.Complete the idiom: Aditya felt like a fish out of ___ at the new school. (a) milk (b) sand (c) air (d) water
28. 28.What does the idiom “a drop in the ocean” mean? (a) a sea journey (b) a big wave (c) a rain shower (d) a very small amount
29. 29.What does the idiom “on cloud nine” mean? (a) very sleepy (b) on a plane (c) very happy (d) in the rain
30. 30.What does the idiom “a red-letter day” mean? (a) a day of danger (b) a sad day (c) a special, happy day (d) a postal holiday
31. 31.Complete the idiom: Don’t cry over spilt ___. (a) tea (b) water (c) juice (d) milk
32. 32.Complete the idiom: Rohan cannot decide; he is sitting on the ___. (a) bench (b) fence (c) chair (d) wall
33. 33.Complete the idiom: Stop beating around the ___ and tell me the truth. (a) bush (b) garden (c) tree (d) house
34. 34.What does the idiom “the last straw” mean? (a) a broken straw (b) a small gift (c) the end of a drink (d) the final problem
35. 35.Complete the idiom: Dev finished his project at the eleventh ___. (a) day (b) month (c) minute (d) hour
36. 36.What does the idiom “add fuel to the fire” mean? (a) make things worse (b) cook food (c) fill a car (d) put out a fire
37. 37.Complete the idiom: Rohan was over the ___ when he won the prize. (a) moon (b) sun (c) hill (d) stars
38. 38.What does the idiom “a white elephant” mean? (a) a lucky charm (b) a rare animal (c) costly but useless thing (d) a big white toy
39. 39.Complete the idiom: Kabir spilled the ___ about the surprise party. (a) beans (b) rice (c) milk (d) tea
40. 40.Complete the idiom: Kavya is the apple of her grandfather’s ___. (a) hand (b) heart (c) eye (d) tree

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