Idiomatic Expressions Quiz

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Which idiom means 'to avoid saying something'?

  • Adding insult to injury
  • Birds of a feather flock together
  • Blessing in disguise
  • Beat around the bush (correct)

What does the idiom 'Costs an arm and a leg' mean?

  • Something common
  • Expensive (correct)
  • Getting organized and doing things effectively
  • Doing something that has never been done before

Which idiom means 'to give away a secret'?

  • Get your act together
  • A dime a dozen
  • Let the cat out of the bag (correct)
  • Hit the sack

What does the idiom 'Your guess is as good as mine' mean?

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Which idiom means 'to get organized and do things effectively'?

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Flashcards

Beat around the bush

To avoid saying something directly, often because it's uncomfortable.

Costs an arm and a leg

Very expensive; costing a lot of money.

Let the cat out of the bag

To reveal a secret unintentionally or prematurely.

Your guess is as good as mine

I do not know; I have no more idea than you do.

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Get your act together

To organize oneself and start performing effectively.

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Study Notes

Idioms and Their Meanings

  • The idiom 'to beat around the bush' means to avoid saying something directly or clearly.
  • The idiom 'Costs an arm and a leg' means something is very expensive.
  • The idiom 'let the cat out of the bag' means to give away a secret.
  • The idiom 'Your guess is as good as mine' means that someone doesn't know the answer to a question and is asking for another person's opinion.
  • The idiom 'get your act together' means to get organized and do things effectively.

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