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Idiomatic word

Quiz by ARIANNE DENROE REYES

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  • Q1
    What does the idiom 'piece of cake' mean?
    something that is very easy
    something that is very difficult
    something that is very messy
    something that is very tasty
    30s
  • Q2
    What does the idiom 'break a leg' mean?
    get some exercise
    good luck
    take a rest
    hurt yourself
    30s
  • Q3
    What does the idiom 'barking up the wrong tree' mean?
    climbing a tree
    accusing or blaming the wrong person
    making loud noises in a forest
    getting lost in a forest
    30s
  • Q4
    What does the idiom 'kick the bucket' mean?
    to kick a bucket out of frustration
    to clean a bucket
    to die
    to play a game involving buckets
    30s
  • Q5
    What does the idiom 'hit the books' mean?
    to study
    to read books for pleasure
    to throw books at someone
    to stack books on a shelf
    30s
  • Q6
    What does the idiom 'raining cats and dogs' mean?
    heavy rain
    snowfall
    small animals falling from the sky
    sunny weather
    30s
  • Q7
    What does the idiom 'break the ice' mean?
    to break a block of ice
    to play on ice
    to initiate conversation or interaction
    to avoid conversation
    30s
  • Q8
    What does the idiom 'cost an arm and a leg' mean?
    to have a lot of money
    to give away body parts
    to be physically disabled
    to be very expensive
    30s
  • Q9
    What does the idiom 'turn a blind eye' mean?
    to pay close attention
    to close one eye
    to turn around quickly
    to ignore or pretend not to notice something
    30s
  • Q10
    Which expression is an example of colloquial language?
    I'm gonna grab some grub.
    I will get some food.
    I am going to eat.
    I'm going to have a meal.
    30s
  • Q11
    Which phrase is an example of colloquial language?
    I gotta go to the mall.
    I need to go to the mall.
    I will be going to the mall.
    I have to go to the mall.
    30s
  • Q12
    Which word is an example of colloquial language?
    Planning to
    Gonna
    Will
    Going to
    30s
  • Q13
    What does the idiom 'barking up the wrong tree' mean?
    Accusing the wrong person or pursuing the wrong course of action
    Dog barking loudly
    Finding the right tree
    Hiding from danger
    30s
  • Q14
    What does the idiom 'piece of cake' mean?
    Something difficult
    A delicious dessert
    A puzzle
    Something easy
    30s
  • Q15
    What does the idiom 'break the ice' mean?
    To initiate a conversation or social interaction
    To go swimming in icy water
    To avoid talking to someone
    To break something into pieces
    30s

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