An idiom is a word or phrase with a meaning that is different from the actual words. Read the example sentences in the quiz and then choose the best answer for the meaning of each idiom. Good luck!
Common English Idioms Quiz
Question 1 |
24/7 = _________________
24 times a day | |
7 hours per week | |
all the time |
Question 2 |
has a short fuse = _________________
is not very tall | |
has a difficult personality | |
gets angry easily |
Question 3 |
be in hot water = __________________
be in trouble | |
have to explain | |
take a shower |
Question 4 |
have butterflies in (my/his/her) stomach = __________________________
to be nervous | |
to have a stomachache | |
to be fat |
Question 5 |
like a fish out of water = _______________________
nervous about swimming | |
out of place | |
embarrassed |
Question 6 |
"I don't believe it! Put your money where your mouth is!"
put your money where your mouth is = ____________________________
talk about how much money you have | |
prove or show that what you're saying is true | |
buy some food to eat |
Question 7 |
lend a hand = ___________________-
carry something | |
help | |
raise your hand |
Question 8 |
see eye to eye = _____________________
look at | |
agree | |
think about |
Question 9 |
"Do you like to ski?"
"I do, but I only go once in a blue moon because it's so expensive."
once in a blue moon = ____________________
one time every year | |
when the moon is visible at night | |
once in a while, not frequently |
Question 10 |
keep in touch = ______________________
stay in contact | |
give a hug | |
send e-mails and photos |