Idioms and Phrases Quiz

Questions and Answers

What does the idiom 'Spill the beans' mean?

To reveal someone's secret (correct)

To take a risk

To make a mistake

To tell a lie

The idiom 'Many hands make light work' means that one person can do the job alone.

False

What is the meaning of the idiom 'When in Rome, do as the Romans do'?

Act like everyone else when you are a visitor somewhere

If you have the determination, you can overcome any obstacle, as the idiom says, '_______________.'

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Match the idioms with their meanings:

You can't have your cake and eat it too = Having two opposite desires is impossible He/She's a big fish = Being an expert in a field The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence = It's not good to be jealous Pushing up daisies = Being very healthy Signup and view all the answers

What does the idiom 'Hit the road' mean?

To depart, to start a journey Signup and view all the answers

What does the idiom "kill two birds with one stone" mean?

To accomplish two different things at the same time Signup and view all the answers

The idiom "let sleeping dogs lie" means to disturb a situation as it is.

False Signup and view all the answers

What does the idiom "make a long story short" mean?

Come to the point - leave out details. Signup and view all the answers

The idiom "__________" means to have no idea, do not know the answer to a question.

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Match the following idioms with their meanings:

Not a spark of decency = No manners Off one's rocker = Crazy, demented, out of one's mind On the ball = When someone understands the situation well Piece of cake = A job, task or other activity that is easy or simple Signup and view all the answers

The idiom "whole nine yards" means a small part of something.

False Signup and view all the answers

What does the idiom "call it a day" mean?

To declare the end of a task Signup and view all the answers

The idiom "have a __________" means to have a good time or to enjoy.

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Study Notes

Common Idioms and Their Meanings

Jump on the bandwagon: Indicates joining a popular trend or activity; often implies following the crowd.
Keep something at bay: Refers to the act of preventing a situation or problem from getting closer or worsening.
Kill two birds with one stone: Achieving two objectives simultaneously; marks efficiency in actions.
Last straw: The ultimate issue in a sequence of issues that leads to a breaking point.
Let sleeping dogs lie: Advises against intervening in situations that might cause complications or trouble.
Let the cat out of the bag: To reveal a secret or information that was meant to be kept hidden.
Make a long story short: A phrase used to summarize information by omitting unnecessary details.
Method to my madness: Suggests there is a logical plan in what appears to be chaotic behavior.
Miss the boat: Signifies losing an opportunity or failing to take advantage of a situation.
Not a spark of decency: Indicates a complete lack of manners or courtesy.
Not playing with a full deck: A description of someone who lacks intelligence or sound judgment.
Off one's rocker: A colloquial term used to describe someone as crazy or irrational.
On the ball: Implies someone is alert, aware, and competent in a situation.
Once in a blue moon: Denotes an event that occurs very infrequently.
Picture paints a thousand words: Illustrates that images can convey complex ideas more effectively than verbal descriptions.
Piece of cake: Refers to a task that is simple or easy to accomplish.
Put wool over other people's eyes: Describes the act of misleading someone; deceiving others about one's true nature.
See eye to eye: Indicates mutual agreement between individuals on a particular issue.
Whole nine yards: Represents the entirety of something; everything included.
Wouldn't be caught dead: Used to express a strong aversion to a particular action or situation.
Your guess is as good as mine: Acknowledges uncertainty; indicates lack of knowledge on a subject.

Additional Idiomatic Expressions

A bitter pill: Refers to uncomfortable truths or situations that must be accepted despite being unpleasant.
A dime a dozen: Describes something that is very common and lacks distinctive value or rarity.
All ears: Indicates that someone is eagerly listening and receptive to information.
Bed of roses: Suggests an easy, comfortable situation or lifestyle, often implying a carefree existence.
Call it a day: A phrase used to signal the end of an activity or work session.
Cat nap: A brief period of light sleep, often taken during the day.
Couch potato: A term for a person who is lazy and enjoys spending time in inactivity, often watching television.
Have a blast: Expresses the idea of enjoying oneself greatly or having a fantastic time.
Hit the road: Refers to beginning a journey or leaving a place.
Off the hook: Describes being relieved from a responsibility or difficult situation.
Pushing up daisies: Euphemistically refers to being dead.
He/She’s a big fish: Denotes someone in a position of power or importance, often a leader.
Spill the beans: To disclose secret information or reveal something prematurely.
The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence: A reminder to appreciate what one has instead of wishing for something that seems better.
Strike while the iron is hot: Encourages taking advantage of favorable circumstances at the right moment.
Too many cooks spoil the broth: States that excessive input can complicate or ruin a project or task.
You can't have your cake and eat it too: Asserts that one cannot enjoy the advantages of two contradictory things at the same time.
Many hands make light work: Suggests that collaboration makes tasks easier and quicker to complete.
When in Rome, do as the Romans do: Advises to adapt to the customs and behavior of the local culture or environment when traveling.
Don't cross the bridge until you come to it: Warns against worrying over potential problems before they actually occur.
Honesty is the best policy: Promotes the belief that honesty leads to the best outcomes in life.
Practice makes perfect: Emphasizes that consistent rehearsal or practice leads to improvement and mastery.
Where there's a will, there's a way: Suggests that determination will help overcome obstacles.
Look before you leap: Advises careful consideration of a situation before taking action.
Beggars can't be choosers: Suggests that when one is in need, they should accept what is offered without being picky.