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 |
"I don't believe it! Put your money where your mouth is!"
put your money where your mouth is = ____________________________
A | prove or show that what you're saying is true |
B | talk about how much money you have |
C | buy some food to eat |
Question 2 |
lend a hand = ___________________-
A | help |
B | raise your hand |
C | carry something |
Question 3 |
see eye to eye = _____________________
A | agree |
B | look at |
C | think about |
Question 4 |
like a fish out of water = _______________________
A | out of place |
B | nervous about swimming |
C | embarrassed |
Question 5 |
keep in touch = ______________________
A | send e-mails and photos |
B | give a hug |
C | stay in contact |
Question 6 |
be in hot water = __________________
A | have to explain |
B | be in trouble |
C | take a shower |
Question 7 |
"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 | one time every year |
B | once in a while, not frequently |
C | when the moon is visible at night |
Question 8 |
has a short fuse = _________________
A | gets angry easily |
B | has a difficult personality |
C | is not very tall |
Question 9 |
have butterflies in (my/his/her) stomach = __________________________
A | to be fat |
B | to have a stomachache |
C | to be nervous |
Question 10 |
24/7 = _________________
A | all the time |
B | 7 hours per week |
C | 24 times a day |