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