IDIOMS
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Effects
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Mystery clues
100

What does ‘ Spill the beans’ mean?

A) To reveal a secret or give information

B) To clean something

C) To prepare food

D) To decorate


A) To reveal a secret or give information

100

“Let the cat out of the bag” it means to keep a secret.


False (It means to reveal a secret.)


100

What happens when you put a metal object in water for a long time?

a) It becomes shiny

b) It rusts

c) It floats on top


b) It rusts


100

Why do plants grow?

a) Because they are watered and get sunlight

b) Because it rains too much

c) Because they are in a dark place


a) Because they are watered and get sunlight


100

I’m an idiom used when something is easy to do, like a car tha’s running smoothly. What am I?


A piece of cake 

200

What does “Break the ice” mean?

A) Make a joke 

B) To start a conversation 

C) To finish something quickly

D) To take a risk



To start a conversation 

200


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200

What happens to your body if you don’t drink enough water?

a) You feel less energetic

B) You feel headaches

C) You become dehydrated



C) You become dehydrated

200

Why does it get cold in winter?

a) Because the sun is too close

b) Because the Earth tilts away from the sun

c) Because of the rain


b) Because the Earth tilts away from the sun


200

I’m an idiom used when someone is feeling sick or not well, like when you’re under the weather and need rest. What am I?


Under the weather


300

What does ‘Cry over spilt milk’ mean?

A) Don’t cry for something that can’t be changed

B) Cry all the time

C) Drink milk

D) Spill the milk


A) Don’t cry for something that can’t be changed

300

Burning bridges’ means to make sure you stay friends with everyone.


False (It means to destroy relationships or connections irreparably.)


300

What happens when you leave a window open during a rainstorm?

a) The room stays dry

b) The room gets flooded and wet

c) The rain evaporates


b) The room gets flooded and wet

300

Why do animals hibernate in winter?

a) Because they are lazy

b) Because it is cold and there is less food

c) Because they are too warm


B) Because it is cold and there is less food


300

This is an idiom used to describe something or someone who is very important and cherished, like someone you really love. What am I?


Apple of my eye


400

What does ‘In hot water’ mean?

A) To be in trouble

B) To relax in the water

C) To swim

D) To drink tea


A) To be in trouble

400

Through thick and thin it means someone will be there for you in both good and bad times.


True


400

What happens when a magnet is broken into two pieces?

a) The pieces no longer attract

b) Each piece becomes a magnet with a north and south pole

c) The pieces become non-magnetic


b) Each piece becomes a magnet with a north and south pole


400

Why do people get headaches?

a) Because they drink too much water

b) Because they are stressed or don’t sleep enough

c) Because they sleep too much


b) Because they are stressed or don’t sleep enough


400

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200+ bonus

500

What does ‘Hit the nail on the head ‘ mean?

A) Make a mistake

B) Guess something exactly right

C) Be confused

D) Tell a lie


B) Guess something exactly right

500

Spill the beans means to tell a secret?



True


500

What happens when you press the gas pedal in a car?

a) The car stops

B) The car turns off

С) The car goes faster


С) The car goes faster


500

Why does food spoil when you leave it out too long?

a) Because bacteria grow on the food and cause it to spoil

b) Because it gets cold

c) Because  the food is not cooked properly


A)Because bacteria grow on the food and cause it to spoil


500

This is an idiom you use when something is very expensive or costs a lot of money, like when you buy a luxury car or a big house. What am I?


Cost an arm and a leg