English Idioms and Expressions Quizzes
English Idioms and Expressions Quizzes
There are 10 quizzes focusing on idioms and expressions, along with the answers at the end.
Quiz 1: Match the Idiom
- Break the ice a. To work late into the night
- Bite the bullet b. To do something easy
- Hit the nail on the head c. To start a conversation in a social setting
- Burn the midnight oil d. To face a difficult situation with courage
- Piece of cake e. To be exactly right about something
Quiz 2: Fill in the Blank
- When she heard the news, she was __________ (over the moon).
- He finally decided to __________ (bite the bullet) and go for the job interview.
- Don’t worry about the exam; it will be a __________ (piece of cake).
- After a long day, I just want to __________ (hit the hay).
- She has a way of __________ (turning a blind eye) to problems.
Quiz 3: True or False
- “Raining cats and dogs” means it’s raining lightly.
- “Caught between a rock and a hard place” means having to choose between two difficult options.
- “Throw in the towel” means to continue trying.
- “Burning the candle at both ends” refers to someone who is very organized.
- “Spill the beans” means to keep a secret.
Quiz 4: Identify the Meaning
- Under the weather
- Cost an arm and a leg
- The ball is in your court
- A blessing in disguise
- Jumping on the bandwagon
What do these idioms mean?
Quiz 5: Choose the Correct Idiom
1. I was so nervous during the presentation that I felt like I was __________.
a. on cloud nine
b. in hot water
c. on the edge of my seat
2. She decided to __________ and start her own business.
a. take the bull by the horns
b. bite the bullet
c. hit the road
Quiz 6: Complete the Expression
- It’s not rocket __________.
- You can’t have your cake and __________ it too.
- The early bird catches the __________.
- Curiosity killed the __________.
- Actions speak louder than __________.
Quiz 7: Which Idiom Fits?
- He always seems to __________ when it comes to making decisions.
- After studying hard, she felt like she could __________ the world.
- He was __________ when he found out he got the job.
- They were __________ about their plans for the weekend.
- She always seems to __________ the situation with her humor.
Quiz 8: Fill in the Idiom
- He was feeling __________ after his long journey.
- I can’t believe she did that! That’s really __________.
- They need to __________ their differences if they want to work together.
- She’s always so __________ when it comes to her work.
- The project was a __________; everyone worked well together.
Quiz 9: Multiple Choice
- Barking up the wrong tree means:
a. Making a mistake
b. Acting strangely
c. Being in a good mood - Bite off more than you can chew means:
a. To take on a task that is too difficult
b. To finish something quickly
c. To eat too much
Quiz 10: Identify the Idiom
- A person who is very outgoing and friendly is often described as having a __________.
- If someone is very tired, you might say they are __________.
- When something is very clear or obvious, it’s said to be __________.
- If someone is making excuses, they might be __________.
- To “let the cat out of the bag” means to __________.
Answers
Quiz 1: 1-c, 2-d, 3-e, 4-a, 5-b
Quiz 2: 1-over the moon, 2-bite the bullet, 3-piece of cake, 4-hit the hay, 5-turning a blind eye
Quiz 3: 1-F, 2-T, 3-F, 4-F, 5-T
Quiz 4: 1-sick, 2-very expensive, 3-it’s your turn to act, 4-something good that isn’t obvious, 5-joining a popular trend
Quiz 5: 1-c, 2-a
Quiz 6: 1-science, 2-eat, 3-worm, 4-cat, 5-words
Quiz 7: 1-freezing up, 2-conquer, 3-ecstatic, 4-tight-lipped, 5-lighten
Quiz 8: 1-exhausted, 2-rude, 3-settle, 4-dedicated, 5-home run
Quiz 9: 1-a, 2-a
Quiz 10: 1-sunny disposition, 2-wiped out, 3-clear as day, 4-beating around the bush, 5-reveal a secret
