Animal Idioms
What does the idiom “the elephant in the room” mean?
A. A big problem everyone is ignoring
B. An exciting surprise
C. A slow decision
D. A delicate situation
Answer: A. A big problem everyone is ignoring
If something “costs an arm and a leg,” it is...
A. Extremely expensive
B. Very rare
C. Highly desired
D. Easily obtained
Answer: A. Extremely expensive
What does “the icing on the cake” refer to?
A. An unexpected problem
B. An extra benefit
C. A last-minute change
D. A serious mistake
Answer: B. An extra benefit
To “under the weather” means to...
A. Feel ill
B. Be unprepared for a situation
C. Be emotionally unstable
D. Feel extremely cold
Answer: A. Feel ill
To “hit the nail on the head” means to...
A. Say exactly the right thing
B. Make an important decision
C. Make a big mistake
D. Finish something quickly
Answer: A. Say exactly the right thing
To let the cat out of the bag means to...
A. Tell a secret accidentally
B. Start an argument
C. Leave suddenly
D. Avoid responsibility
Answer: A. Tell a secret accidentally
To “get cold feet” means to...
A. Lose confidence before an important event
B. Become shy in front of a crowd
C. Feel nervous in cold weather
D. Make a bad decision
Answer: A. Lose confidence before an important event
If something is a “piece of cake,” it is...
A. Very easy
B. Very difficult
C. Enjoyable but short-lived
D. Disappointing
Answer: A. Very easy
To “take a rain check” means to...
A. Postpone an invitation or event
B. Decline an offer
C. Cancel an appointment
D. Wait for better conditions
Answer: A. Postpone an invitation or event
If someone is “burning the candle at both ends,” what are they doing?
A. Working very hard with little rest
B. Spending too much money
C. Having fun without thinking of the consequences
D. Trying to do two tasks at once
Answer: A. Working very hard with little rest
If someone is “crying wolf,” what are they doing?
A. Pretending to be sad
B. Giving false warnings
C. Asking for help repeatedly
D. Complaining without reason
Answer: B. Giving false warnings
If something is “on the tip of your tongue,” it means...
A. You are about to remember something
B. You can’t speak clearly
C. You are holding back a secret
D. You are angry but controlling it
Answer: A. You are about to remember something
To “spill the beans” means to...
A. Share a secret
B. Start gossip
C. Make a mistake
D. Tell the truth
Answer: A. Share a secret
What does “storm in a teacup” refer to?
A. A small issue blown out of proportion
B. A short argument with no real outcome
C. A quiet but dangerous situation
D. A discussion that goes nowhere
Answer: A. A small issue blown out of proportion
What does “hit the ground running” mean?
A. Start something successfully and immediately
B. Avoid responsibility
C. End a project too soon
D. Ignore a problem
Answer: A. Start something successfully and immediately
To “have bigger fish to fry” means to...
A. Have more important things to do
B. Be out of options
C. Be in a bad situation
D. Have more time than expected
Answer: A. Have more important things to do
To “have a chip on your shoulder” means to...
A. Feel resentful or angry about something
B. Be ready to fight
C. Be very determined
D. Carry a heavy burden
Answer: A. Feel resentful or angry about something
What does “take it with a grain of salt” mean?
A. Accept something but not too seriously
B. Refuse to believe a rumor
C. Change your mind frequently
D. Be skeptical of someone's honesty
Answer: A. Accept something but not too seriously
To “weather the storm” means to...
A. Survive a difficult situation
B. Prepare for something bad
C. Endure a long period of discomfort
D. Avoid unnecessary risks
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Answer: A. Survive a difficult situatio
To “throw in the towel” means to...
A. Give up
B. Start an argument
C. Make a last effort
D. Avoid taking sides
Answer: A. Give up
If someone is a “dark horse,” what are they?
A. A person with hidden talents
B. A person who is mysterious
C. A person with a bad temper
D. A person who is shy
Answer: A. A person with hidden talents
To “turn a blind eye” means to...
A. Ignore something wrong intentionally
B. Forget something unpleasant
C. Misunderstand a situation
D. Be unable to see the truth
Answer: A. Ignore something wrong intentionally
To “have your cake and eat it too” means...
A. Want to enjoy two benefits simultaneously
B. Get everything you desire easily
C. Take more than what is fair
D. Be both generous and selfish
Answer: A. Want to enjoy two benefits simultaneously
To be “on cloud nine” means to...
A. Be extremely happy
B. Be daydreaming
C. Be confused
D. Be uncertain about something
Answer: A. Be extremely happy
What does “the ball is in your court” mean?
A. It is your responsibility to take action
B. You have made a mistake and need to fix it
C. You need to make a decision quickly
D. You have limited time to respond
Answer: A. It is your responsibility to take action