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 = _________________
A | 24 times a day |
B | all the time |
C | 7 hours per week |
Question 2 |
have butterflies in (my/his/her) stomach = __________________________
A | to be fat |
B | to be nervous |
C | to have a stomachache |
Question 3 |
keep in touch = ______________________
A | give a hug |
B | stay in contact |
C | send e-mails and photos |
Question 4 |
has a short fuse = _________________
A | is not very tall |
B | gets angry easily |
C | has a difficult personality |
Question 5 |
"I don't believe it! Put your money where your mouth is!"
put your money where your mouth is = ____________________________
A | talk about how much money you have |
B | buy some food to eat |
C | prove or show that what you're saying is true |
Question 6 |
lend a hand = ___________________-
A | raise your hand |
B | carry something |
C | help |
Question 7 |
like a fish out of water = _______________________
A | embarrassed |
B | out of place |
C | nervous about swimming |
Question 8 |
see eye to eye = _____________________
A | agree |
B | think about |
C | look at |
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 = ____________________
A | once in a while, not frequently |
B | one time every year |
C | when the moon is visible at night |
Question 10 |
be in hot water = __________________
A | be in trouble |
B | take a shower |
C | have to explain |