Idioms
What does it mean to be...
On the fence (about something)
You're undecided about it
I'll be with you ___ just a moment.
A) in B) on C) at D) for
It costs ____ dollars.
a) forty
b) fourty
a) forty
Despite our efforts, the party didn't _______ like we had hoped.
a) turn down b) turn up c) turn out d) turn away
c) turn out
He was as cool as a _______.
a) carrot b) cucumber c) potato d) green pea
b) cucumber
What does it mean to...
To beat around the bush
to avoid an important, or difficult, part of a conversation.
I met her ___ the party last night. We were ___ my car when she kissed me.
A) by, in B) at, in C) in, at D) up, at
What _______ when I called?
a) was you doing
b) was you do
c) were you doing
d) you were doing
c) were you doing
The candidate with all the great answers really _____ to me.
a) stood out b) standed out c) stood in d) struck out
a) stood out
He's tough as _____.
a) screws b) hammer c) nails d) wood
c) nails
What does it mean to...
Break the ice?
To remove the tension at a first meeting, at the opening of a party, etc
You should explain this ___ them.
A) To B) With C) At D) Among
I hope you do ___ in this test.
a) good
b) well
Someone ______ our home last night and stole my TV.
a) broke in b) broke into c) struck into d) broke at
b) broke into
I know this place like the back of my ____.
a) head b) hand c) leg d) home
b) hand
What does it mean to...
Bury the hatchet?
When you make peace, settle a dispute or fight, or come to an agreement to end a conflict
Get your clothes up ___ the floor, please.
off
I was amazed ____ his brilliance.
a) at
b) for
c) in
d) by
d) by
We usually _____ the lights at night.
a) turn up b) set off c) power out d) turn out
d) turn out
It was as plain as ____. (very clear)
a) July b) pudding c) day d) night
c) day
What does it mean to...
Have skin in the game?
If you have skin in the game, you’re personally invested (financially, emotionally, etc.) in its success
There wasn't much unity _____ the council members
among
I can't promise he'll listen to me and change his mind, but I'll __________.
a) see what I can do
b) see that I may do
c) see what I will do
a) see what I can do
I _____ an old photo while cleaning out the closet.
a) ran into b) came over c) came across d) tripped into
c) came across
He had no money. He was broke as a ____.
a) joke b) Coke c) cloak d) rope
a) joke