Understanding English Idioms Quiz

To be faced with two difficult or undesirable options.

To reveal a secret or disclose information unintentionally.

To tease or joke with someone in a playful way.

To be extremely happy.

To start from the very beginning.

To be in control.

To be released from responsibility, punishment, or a difficult situation.

To be very good at something.

A position where you have two difficult or undesirable options.

To unintentionally reveal a secret.

To playfully tease or joke with someone.

To feel extremely happy and joyful.

To start something from the very beginning.

To be in charge and make decisions.

To be relieved of responsibility, punishment, or a difficult situation.

Unharmed and in good condition.

A state of busy, noisy, or chaotic activity.

A state of calm and quietness, the opposite of hustle and bustle.

A close contest with no clear leader.

Related by blood, a family member.

Being active and going to different places outside of home.

Left in a difficult situation without help.

To do something exactly as instructed, following all rules and procedures.

Periods of positive and negative experiences, success and failure, happiness and sadness.

To pour all your energy and passion into something.

A very small or subtle difference between two things that can easily be mistaken for each other.

To be extremely cautious or careful.

To control your speed or effort to avoid exhaustion or burnout.

To maintain negative feelings toward someone for something they did in the past.

Despite the accident, the passengers were unharmed and in good condition.

A feeling or intuition about something without concrete evidence.

The city was full of busy, noisy activity.

After a long day of work, she enjoyed the quiet and calmness of her home.

To express your opinion or perspective on a topic.

The two candidates were very close in the election, with no clear winner.

To intentionally provoke or annoy someone.

To express disappointment or regret about something.

Even though they weren't related by blood, they considered each other family.

To meet expectations or deliver as promised.

A situation where you are on the verge of doing something significant, which could lead to great success or failure.

To be upset about something that cannot be changed or fixed.

To do something unpleasant or difficult that is necessary.

To be in trouble, usually due to a mistake or wrongdoing.

To avoid the main topic or issue, often by speaking indirectly.

To join, support, or start doing something because it is popular or trendy.

Very common, inexpensive, or easy to find; often implies a lack of uniqueness or special value.

Concise; without unnecessary details.

Dedication, passion, or energy; often used to describe effort put into something.

To make a decision to do something unpleasant or difficult, often after hesitation.

To show little or no resistance to something or someone; to give in easily.

To be suddenly overwhelmed by something, often a negative emotion like fear or anxiety.

To be enthusiastic about something, often to the point of being overly excited.

To be willing to do something even if it is risky or dangerous.

To delay or postpone something, often due to procrastination or fear.

To be very careful about something, often to the point of being cautious or timid.

Means most importantly or before anything else. It emphasizes the priority of something.

An ultimatum meaning 'accept my terms or you lose'. Used in situations where there's no room for compromise.

Means simple and without any trouble or complications. Often used to describe something easy and hassle-free.

Means honestly, without cheating or trickery. It implies fairness and integrity in winning something.

Means gradually, in small stages or one step at a time. It emphasizes a progression through different phases.

Means very quickly or in an extremely short period of time. It highlights the suddenness of an event.

Something that significantly alters the course or outcome of a situation. It signifies a major shift or change.

Means at a stage when the level of activity is at its highest. Often used to describe a period of peak activity.

An emotional outburst or demonstration that is disproportionate to the situation. It refers to unnecessary fuss.

A type of educational plan that outlines a student's needs and goals, especially in a school setting.

A formal gathering of representatives from different countries, often organized by the United Nations.

A term used in government to describe a situation where different branches of government have differing political views, making it difficult to pass legislation.

A type of document used in US immigration law that allows foreign nationals to live and work permanently in the United States.

To reach the expected level of quality or meet requirements. Often used for products or services.

A very large percentage or proportion, usually 75% or more.

A discussion that is open, honest, and straightforward.

To accept responsibility for your actions.

To officially agree to or allow something.

An agreement that all parties involved agree to.

Something that leads to improvement.

An advantage that allows someone to outperform others.

To be in a situation where difficult choices need to be made and both options have significant drawbacks.

To increase the intensity, excitement, or advancement of something.

A brief preview or early look at something that is not publicly available yet.

To fail to do what one has promised to do.

A lasting effect, feeling, or memory that stays in your mind for a long time.

A large amount of work or responsibilities to handle.

A small amount of work or responsibilities to handle.

To be the first to take action or initiative to achieve a goal or solve a problem.

To progress or move forward at an increasing pace.

A very significant or deep impact that has a lasting effect.

To be in a situation where difficult choices need to be made and both options have significant drawbacks.

To increase the intensity, excitement, or advancement of something.

A brief preview or early look at something that is not publicly available yet.

To fail to do what one has promised to do.

A lasting effect, feeling, or memory that stays in your mind for a long time.

The most recent or current version of something.

New, fresh, and often appealing because of its newness.

A novel or unique approach to something, often innovative and surprising.

Something completely new and original, never thought of before.

Different, unusual, or even strange in a good way.

Pioneering refers to the first people to do something, the pioneers or trailblazers.

The most advanced or up-to-date technology or design.

A significant discovery or invention that has a major impact or breakthrough, especially in medicine or science.

The latest or most recent information available, often used for news updates.

Something that has recently become popular or widespread.

To be the most recent or updated.

To be creative and come up with new ideas.

To be the first to do something, to be a pioneer.

To be the most advanced or technologically advanced.

To be a significant discovery or breakthrough.

To start a conversation or activity to reduce awkwardness or tension when people meet for the first time.

Words in a fixed order that have a meaning different from their individual words, like "break the ice."

Idioms have a fixed order and cannot be changed. You cannot say "we broke ice" or "we broke an ice."

The meaning of an idiom is different from the literal meaning of the words. For example, "break the ice" doesn't mean physically breaking ice.

You can use idioms to compliment someone by saying they "knocked it out of the park."

A word or phrase that explains or gives more information about something else. For example, "Innovative product launch" in "They knocked it out of the park with their innovative product launch."

You can use an idiom to make a point about something. For example, "Jennifer knocked it out of the park with this lesson."