1. What does the idiom “Break the ice” mean?
- To cool down emotions
- To start a conversation
- To ignore someone
- To shatter something
Correct Answer: To start a conversation
2. What does “Hit the sack” mean?
- To hit someone
- To be lazy
- To go to bed
- To start running
Correct Answer: To go to bed
3. What does “Spill the beans” mean?
- To reveal a secret
- To cook food
- To waste something
- To hide the truth
Correct Answer: To reveal a secret
4. What does “Once in a blue moon” mean?
- Every day
- On a full moon
- Very rarely
- Every weekend
Correct Answer: Very rarely
5. What does “Under the weather” mean?
- Feeling ill
- Feeling excited
- Feeling cold
- Feeling happy
Correct Answer: Feeling ill
6. What does “A blessing in disguise” mean?
- A visible blessing
- A good thing that seems bad at first
- A costly gift
- A bad event
Correct Answer: A good thing that seems bad at first
7. What does “Burn the midnight oil” mean?
- To celebrate something
- To work late at night
- To light a lamp
- To waste fuel
Correct Answer: To work late at night
8. What does “Bite the bullet” mean?
- To avoid problems
- To face a difficult situation bravely
- To cry loudly
- To eat fast
Correct Answer: To face a difficult situation bravely
9. What does “The ball is in your court” mean?
- You lost control
- You are playing a game
- It’s your decision now
- You have no chance
Correct Answer: It’s your decision now
10. What does “Cut corners” mean?
- To save energy
- To do something cheaply or carelessly
- To follow all rules
- To design shapes
Correct Answer: To do something cheaply or carelessly
11. What does “Hit the nail on the head” mean?
- To hurt someone
- To be exactly right
- To make a mistake
- To hit something
Correct Answer: To be exactly right
12. What does “Add fuel to the fire” mean?
- To calm someone down
- To make a bad situation worse
- To cook something
- To make peace
Correct Answer: To make a bad situation worse
13. What does “Let the cat out of the bag” mean?
- To open a bag
- To reveal a secret accidentally
- To lose a pet
- To hide something
Correct Answer: To reveal a secret accidentally
14. What does “Cry over spilt milk” mean?
- To ask for help
- To waste milk
- To regret something that can’t be changed
- To make excuses
Correct Answer: To regret something that can’t be changed
15. What does “Kick the bucket” mean?
- To start a job
- To die
- To lose a game
- To dance
Correct Answer: To die
16. What does “Piece of cake” mean?
- Something impossible
- Something very easy
- Something boring
- Something delicious
Correct Answer: Something very easy
17. What does “Pull someone’s leg” mean?
- To tease someone
- To scold someone
- To trip someone
- To hurt someone
Correct Answer: To tease someone
18. What does “On cloud nine” mean?
- Very happy
- Very sleepy
- Very angry
- Very nervous
Correct Answer: Very happy
19. What does “A hot potato” mean?
- A controversial issue
- A fun activity
- A secret gift
- A delicious dish
Correct Answer: A controversial issue
20. What does “Beat around the bush” mean?
- To argue
- To speak directly
- To avoid the main topic
- To agree easily
Correct Answer: To avoid the main topic
21. What does “When pigs fly” mean?
- Something that will never happen
- Something rare
- Something certain
- Something soon
Correct Answer: Something that will never happen
22. What does “Back to the drawing board” mean?
- To start again after failure
- To complete a plan
- To end a project
- To take rest
Correct Answer: To start again after failure
23. What does “Call it a day” mean?
- To make a plan
- To stop working for the day
- To argue
- To start early
Correct Answer: To stop working for the day
24. What does “The last straw” mean?
- A game point
- A great reward
- A lucky chance
- The final problem after a series of troubles
Correct Answer: The final problem after a series of troubles
25. What does “Go the extra mile” mean?
- To walk farther
- To make extra effort
- To rest early
- To waste time
Correct Answer: To make extra effort
26. What does “Break a leg” mean?
- Be careful
- Good luck
- Stop acting
- Get well soon
Correct Answer: Good luck
27. What does “By the skin of one’s teeth” mean?
- Barely succeed
- Win easily
- Lose completely
- Try again
Correct Answer: Barely succeed
28. What does “In hot water” mean?
- In a bath
- In trouble
- In joy
- In fear
Correct Answer: In trouble
29. What does “Go bananas” mean?
- To become very excited or angry
- To go shopping
- To eat bananas
- To feel lazy
Correct Answer: To become very excited or angry
30. What does “A penny for your thoughts” mean?
- Saving coins
- Giving money
- Telling a secret
- Asking someone what they are thinking
Correct Answer: Asking someone what they are thinking
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