Idioms and Phrases Quiz: Test Your Knowledge of Idiomatic Expressions

What is the idiomatic expression meaning to die?

What does the idiom 'know the ropes' mean?

What is the idiomatic expression meaning to remain joyful in a tough situation?

What is the idiomatic expression meaning to earn a sufficient amount of money in order to survive?

What does the idiom 'last but not least' mean?

What is the idiomatic expression meaning to forget about a disagreement or argument?

What does the idiom 'level playing field' mean?

What is the idiomatic expression meaning to share a secret that wasn't supposed to be shared?

What does the idiom 'knee jerk reaction' mean?

What is the idiomatic expression meaning to carefully watch someone?

Idioms and Phrases

"Run out of steam" means to be completely out of energy.
"Saved By The Bell" means to be saved at the last possible moment.
"Scapegoat" refers to someone else who takes the blame.
"Scot-free" means to escape and not have to pay.

Health and Body

"Sick As A Dog" means to be very sick (with the flu or a cold).
A "Charley Horse" refers to stiffness in the leg or a leg cramp.

Relationships and Marriage

To "Tie the knot" means to get married.
"Blood Is Thicker Than Water" means that the family bond is closer than anything else.

Success and Failure

"The Bigger They Are The Harder They Fall" means that while the bigger and stronger opponent might be more difficult to beat, when you do, they suffer a much bigger loss.
"Close but no Cigar" means to be very near and almost accomplish a goal, but fall short.
"The Whole Nine Yards" means everything, all of it.

Food and Drink

A "Cup Of Joe" is a cup of coffee.
Having a "Cast Iron Stomach" means that someone has no problems, complications, or ill effects with eating anything or drinking anything.

Miscellaneous

"Break A Leg" is a superstitious way to say 'good luck' without saying 'good luck'.
To "Chew someone out" means to verbally scold someone.
"Cross Your Fingers" means to hope that something happens the way you want it to.
"Cry Over Spilt Milk" means to complain about a loss from the past.
To "Jaywalk" means crossing the street (from the middle) without using the crosswalk.

Test your knowledge of English idioms and phrases with this quiz! Learn the meanings of idiomatic expressions like 'run out of steam', 'scapegoat', and more. Improve your language skills and have fun at the same time!