Multiple choice
We were going to have a picnic, but we had to cancel because it was __________ outside.
A. Under the weather
B. Raining cats and dogs
C. Once in a blue moon
B.
To take on a task that is too big or difficult to handle
Bite off more than you can chew
You were supposed to send the email but totally forgot. Now your teammate is upset because you _________.
dropped the ball
Time Flies
when it feels like time is moving quickly
My little brother always tells the silliest jokes—they really _________!
a. Crack me up
b. spill the beans
c. Throw in the towel
A. Crack me up
To avoid saying something directly, usually because it’s uncomfortable or awkward.
Beat around the bush
You were all set to give a speech, but at the last minute, you got too nervous and couldn’t do it. You got _________.
cold feet
Go bananas
very excited, silly, or even a little crazy—either in a fun way or because of strong emotions like anger or frustration.
After trying to fix the computer all day, I finally decided to __________ and call a technician.
A. Step on it
B. Bite off more than you can chew
C. Throw in the towel
C. Throw in the towel
Something that is very easy to do.
Piece of cake
ou don’t feel well today, maybe you’re getting sick. You’re feeling a bit _________.
under the weather
Once in a blue moon
For something to happen very rarely
We all sat around the meeting table pretending everything was fine, but no one wanted to talk about the layoffs—it was clearly the ________.
A. Elephant in the room
B. Cold feet
C. beat around the bush
A. elephant in the room
To joke or tease someone in a playful way.
Pull someone's leg
You’ve been putting off going to the dentist, but today you finally decided to go. Time to _________.
bite the bullet
to go faster
I’m so tired after that long day at work—I think I’ll just __________ early tonight.
A. Burn the midnight oil
B. Hit the hay
C. Crack me up
B. Hit the hay
To be upset about something that has already happened and can’t be changed.
Cry over spilled milk
Your friend already apologized. Now it’s your turn to respond. _________.
The ball is in your court
To burn the midnight oil
to work very late into the night