English Idioms and Expressions Quizzes
English Idioms and Expressions Quizzes
There are 20 quizzes focusing on idioms and expressions, along with the answers at the end.
Quiz 1: Match the Idiom
- Get cold feet a. To be caught in the act of doing something wrong
- Hit the sack b. To feel nervous before an event
- Break a leg c. To go to bed
- Kick the bucket d. A way to wish someone good luck
- Caught red-handed e. To die
Quiz 2: Fill in the Blank
- She was __________ (pulling my leg) when she said she won the lottery.
- After the argument, they decided to __________ (bury the hatchet).
- It’s important to __________ (keep your chin up) during tough times.
- He decided to __________ (go the extra mile) to impress his boss.
- They are __________ (in the same boat) regarding their job situation.
Quiz 3: True or False
- “On thin ice” means being in a risky situation.
- “Take it with a grain of salt” means to believe something without question.
- “The best of both worlds” means to have two different opportunities.
- “Burning the midnight oil” means to sleep early.
- “Let sleeping dogs lie” means to avoid discussing something that could cause trouble.
Quiz 4: Identify the Meaning
- Face the music
- Throw caution to the wind
- Get a taste of your own medicine
- In the same league
- Barking up the wrong tree
What do these idioms mean?
Quiz 5: Choose the Correct Idiom
1. He decided to __________ and try his hand at painting.
a. go for broke
b. break the ice
c. bite the bullet
2. She is always __________ when it comes to helping others.
a. under the weather
b. above and beyond
c. burning the candle at both ends
Quiz 6: Complete the Expression
- The grass is always __________ on the other side.
- Don’t judge a book by its __________.
- When in Rome, do as the __________ do.
- Better late than __________.
- A leopard can’t change its __________.
Quiz 7: Which Idiom Fits?
- She was so excited she was __________ when she opened her gift.
- They need to __________ if they want to finish on time.
- I was so embarrassed; I wanted to __________ when I tripped.
- He’s always __________ when it comes to sharing his opinions.
- She’s always __________ about her plans.
Quiz 8: Fill in the Idiom
- I have a __________ (hunch) that something good is going to happen.
- He’s been working late every night; he’s really __________ (burning the candle at both ends).
- We’re all __________ (on the same page) about the project goals.
- It’s time to __________ (call it a day) and head home.
- She decided to __________ (take the plunge) and move to a new city.
Quiz 9: Multiple Choice
- Throw in the towel means:
a. To give up
b. To celebrate
c. To start over - Under the weather means:
a. Feeling sick
b. Feeling happy
c. Feeling energetic
Quiz 10: Identify the Idiom
- When someone is very careful about their money, they are said to be __________.
- If someone is very good at something, they are said to have __________.
- When someone is unable to make a decision, they are said to be __________.
- To “bite the hand that feeds you” means to __________.
- If someone is trying to deceive you, they might be __________.
Answers
Quiz 1: 1-b, 2-c, 3-d, 4-e, 5-a
Quiz 2: 1-pulling my leg, 2-bury the hatchet, 3-keep your chin up, 4-go the extra mile, 5-in the same boat
Quiz 3: 1-T, 2-F, 3-T, 4-F, 5-T
Quiz 4: 1-to face the consequences, 2-to take risks, 3-to be treated the same way you treat others, 4-to be of similar quality, 5-to be mistaken
Quiz 5: 1-a, 2-b
Quiz 6: 1-greener, 2-cover, 3-locals, 4-never, 5-spots
Quiz 7: 1-jumping for joy, 2-pull together, 3-dig a hole, 4-vocal, 5-mysterious
Quiz 8: 1-hunch, 2-burning the candle at both ends, 3-on the same page, 4-call it a day, 5-take the plunge
Quiz 9: 1-a, 2-a
Quiz 10: 1-thrifty, 2-a way with words, 3-on the fence, 4-hurt those who help you, 5-pulling your leg
