English Idioms 1
What does it mean to "hit the books"?
A. To fail a test
B. To go to sleep
C. To study
C. To study
What does it mean to "kick the bucket"?
A. To go to sleep
B. To be loud
C. To die
C. To die
What is a polite way to get someone's attention?
A. "Excuse me"
B. "I do not like you"
C. "Please forgive me"
A. "Excuse me"
What is missing from this sentence?
"Excuse me, I need to get off the train. ______________ move over?"
A. Excuse me
B. Could you please
C. I am sorry
B. Could you please
Someone accidentally bumps into you on the street. They say, "oh, sorry!" How should you respond?
A. Say nothing
B. "#$&% you!" (swear at them)
C. "It's okay!"
C. "It's okay!"
What does it mean to be a "couch potato"?
A. To be lazy
B. To be angry
C. To be no fun
A. To be lazy
What does it mean to "get your ducks in a row"?
A. To get ready for dinner
B. To get organized
C. To be no fun
B. To get organized
What is a polite way to apologize for something?
A. "Please forgive me"
B. "I am not happy with..."
C. "You are wrong"
A. "Please forgive me"
What is missing from this sentence?
"Pardon me, but this is not what I ordered. ___________ asparagus. Could you please bring me my order?"
A. I do not like
B. I would appreciate it if
C. Pardon me
A. I do not like
You and your coworker are both working on a project. You realize that you both had the same idea for the project. Your coworker says, "great minds think alike." What do they mean?
A. Young people have the same ideas
B. Stupid people have the same ideas
C. Smart people have the same ideas
C. Smart people have the same ideas
If something "costs an arm and a leg," what is it?
A. Expensive
B. A bad situation
C. Jumping around
A. Expensive
What does it mean if someone is "a wolf in sheep's clothing?"
A. They look innocent, but they are dangerous
B. They look dangerous, but they are innocent
C. They like to make clothes for animals
A. They look innocent, but they are dangerous
What is a polite way to tell someone what you want them to do?
A. "I would appreciate it if..."
B. "I am not happy with..."
C. "I am sorry"
A. "I would appreciate it if..."
What is missing from this sentence?
"I am not happy with you. You have been late to school every day this week. ___________ in you."
A. I did not mean to
B. I would appreciate it if
C. I am disappointed
C. I am disappointed
You are waiting in line at the grocery store. An old lady cuts in front of you in line. What is a polite way to ask her to move?
A. "Excuse me, I was here first."
B. "Want to take this outside?" (Do you want to fight?)
C. "Why are you here?"
A. "Excuse me, I was here first."
If someone tells you to "break a leg," what are they doing?
A. Threatening you
B. Wishing you good luck
C. Asking you to help
B. Wishing you good luck
If someone is "wet behind the ears," what are they?
A. Mean, rude
B. New, inexperienced, naïve
C. Old, smart, wise
B. New, inexperienced, naïve
What is a polite way to tell someone you are not happy with something they have done?
A. "Excuse me"
B. "I did not mean to"
C. "I am disappointed in you"
C. "I am disappointed in you"
What is missing from this?
"I am sorry for being late. My bike broke and I had to walk. ___________, I did not mean to disrespect you."
A. Please forgive me
B. I regret
C. Could you please
A. Please forgive me
You and your friend are doing math homework. You ask your friend for help on a hard problem. They say, "it's all Greek to me." What do they mean?
A. The answer is easy
B. I do not understand math
C. Math is my favorite subject
B. I do not understand math