English Expressions Quiz

Expressions and Phrases

• "Out of stock" means sold out or unavailable
• "Out of touch" means someone is unreachable or disconnected from reality
• The opposite of "Out of order" is "In order"
• "Out of practice" means someone lacks experience or is rusty

Conversational Expressions

• "Word has it that" suggests a rumor or hearsay
• "Keep an eye on" means to observe closely
• "By the by" or "By the way" indicates a casual addition to the conversation
• "Put all the blame on someone" means to attribute all responsibility to that person

Situational Expressions

• "Out of season" means something is not available or relevant during a particular time
• "Rise to the occasion" means to excel in challenging situations
• "Out of date" means something is obsolete or no longer current

Emotional Expressions

• "Get a kick out of" means to enjoy or take pleasure in something
• "Come what may" suggests uncertainty and acceptance
• "Out of control" means unmanageable or chaotic

Work and Effort

• "Make an effort to do something" means to exert energy or try hard to achieve it
• "Put effort into something" means to dedicate time and energy into it
• "Make a go of something" means to succeed or make progress in it
• "Established in something" means well-known or respected in that field

Other Expressions

• "At the expense of something" means at the cost or detriment of something else
• "Out of reach" means something is inaccessible or unattainable
• "Put someone off something" means to discourage or distract them from it
• "Gripped with a fever" means experiencing a high temperature

Test your knowledge of common English expressions with this quiz. From 'Out of stock' to 'Word has it that', see if you can choose the correct meanings for each phrase.