Idioms and Phrases Worksheet

Vocabulary lesson 22: Idioms and phrases · Set 82 · 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: The money we raised is just a drop in the ___. (a) pond (b) river (c) glass (d) ocean
2. 2.What does the idiom “hold your horses” mean? (a) wait, be patient (b) ride a horse (c) hurry up (d) feed the horses
3. 3.Complete the idiom: The exam was so easy; it was a ___ of cake. (a) plate (b) bowl (c) box (d) piece
4. 4.Complete the idiom: After winning the prize, Riya was on cloud ___. (a) five (b) nine (c) ten (d) seven
5. 5.Complete the idiom: Stop beating around the ___ and tell me the truth. (a) bush (b) garden (c) house (d) tree
6. 6.What does the idiom “a blessing in disguise” mean? (a) good luck that looks bad (b) a secret prayer (c) a fancy dress (d) a sad goodbye
7. 7.What does the idiom “pull someone’s leg” mean? (a) help someone walk (b) tease someone (c) trip someone (d) hurt someone
8. 8.What does the idiom “a fish out of water” mean? (a) a good swimmer (b) a hungry cat (c) a dying fish (d) uncomfortable in a place
9. 9.What does the idiom “back to square one” mean? (a) a new square shape (b) going backwards (c) winning a game (d) starting all over again
10. 10.What does the idiom “the tip of the iceberg” mean? (a) a cold place (b) the top of a hill (c) a melting ice block (d) only a small part
11. 11.Complete the idiom: That shop sells sweets that cost an arm and a ___. (a) nose (b) hand (c) leg (d) foot
12. 12.What does the idiom “break the ice” mean? (a) break something cold (b) feel very cold (c) start a friendly talk (d) get very angry
13. 13.Complete the idiom: The news came out of the ___. (a) green (b) red (c) pink (d) blue
14. 14.Complete the idiom: It is raining cats and ___. (a) mice (b) rats (c) cows (d) dogs
15. 15.What does the idiom “let the cat out of the bag” mean? (a) free a pet (b) tell a lie (c) tell a secret (d) go shopping
16. 16.What does the idiom “bury the hatchet” mean? (a) dig a hole (b) hide a weapon (c) start a fight (d) make peace
17. 17.Complete the idiom: We are all in the same ___, so let us help each other. (a) boat (b) bus (c) car (d) house
18. 18.Complete the idiom: Don’t cry over spilt ___. (a) milk (b) tea (c) juice (d) water
19. 19.Complete the idiom: The two friends decided to bury the ___. (a) treasure (b) hatchet (c) bone (d) box
20. 20.What does the idiom “all ears” mean? (a) having big ears (b) very noisy (c) hard of hearing (d) listening eagerly
21. 21.Complete the idiom: Ananya was all ___ when Grandpa told the story. (a) hands (b) eyes (c) feet (d) ears
22. 22.Complete the idiom: Stop pulling my ___; I know you are joking! (a) ear (b) hair (c) arm (d) leg
23. 23.What does the idiom “once bitten, twice shy” mean? (a) bitten by a dog (b) very shy (c) careful after a bad time (d) brave again
24. 24.What does the idiom “throw in the towel” mean? (a) win easily (b) clean up (c) dry your hands (d) give up
25. 25.What does the idiom “butterflies in the stomach” mean? (a) a stomach ache (b) a nervous feeling (c) a hungry feeling (d) a happy dance
26. 26.Complete the idiom: Can you keep an ___ on my bag for a minute? (a) ear (b) arm (c) eye (d) hand
27. 27.What does the idiom “face the music” mean? (a) dance well (b) enjoy a song (c) sing on stage (d) accept the punishment
28. 28.What does the idiom “by hook or by crook” mean? (a) with help (b) very slowly (c) by any means (d) by fishing
29. 29.What does the idiom “a piece of cake” mean? (a) very small (b) very sweet (c) very tasty (d) very easy
30. 30.What does the idiom “in hot water” mean? (a) in trouble (b) feeling warm (c) very busy (d) taking a bath
31. 31.Complete the idiom: Kabir spilled the ___ about the surprise party. (a) beans (b) tea (c) rice (d) milk
32. 32.What does the idiom “when pigs fly” mean? (a) very soon (b) never (c) every morning (d) in summer
33. 33.What does the idiom “cry over spilt milk” mean? (a) be very hungry (b) cry loudly (c) waste milk (d) worry about the past
34. 34.What does the idiom “feel blue” mean? (a) feel lucky (b) feel sad (c) feel cold (d) turn blue
35. 35.Complete the idiom: It is raining ___ and dogs outside. (a) cats (b) cows (c) mice (d) rats
36. 36.Complete the idiom: Yash burnt the midnight ___ before his exam. (a) candle (b) paper (c) lamp (d) oil
37. 37.Complete the idiom: We will finish this by hook or by ___. (a) book (b) cook (c) crook (d) look
38. 38.Complete the idiom: Kavya is the apple of her grandfather’s ___. (a) tree (b) eye (c) heart (d) hand
39. 39.Complete the idiom: After the long day, Dad decided to hit the ___. (a) ball (b) wall (c) sack (d) bag
40. 40.What does the idiom “add fuel to the fire” mean? (a) put out a fire (b) cook food (c) make things worse (d) fill a car

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