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Idioms

Quiz by Melissa Miceli

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10 questions
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  • Q1
    What does "costs an arm and a leg" mean?
    You need to go to the hospital.
    It's very expensive.
    Be careful.
    It's science.
    30s
  • Q2
    What does "You bit off more than you can chew" mean?
    You are hungry.
    You are messy.
    You are in the kitchen.
    You took on more than you can handle.
    30s
  • Q3
    What doe "Don't judge a book by its cover" mean?
    Go to the book store.
    Go to the library.
    You should read.
    You can't judge just on appearances.
    30s
  • Q4
    What does "Every cloud has a silver lining" mean?
    It will snow.
    Bring an umbrella.
    Even difficult times will lead to better days.
    It will rain.
    30s
  • Q5
    What does "Feeling under the weather" mean?
    It is snowing.
    Doing science experiments.
    Feeling ill.
    You forgot your umbrella.
    30s
  • Q6
    What does "Hit the sack" or "Hit the hay" mean?
    Work out at the gym.
    Get in a fight.
    Go to sleep.
    Work on a farm.
    30s
  • Q7
    What does "Let the cat out of the bag" mean?
    Take the cat for a walk.
    Go shopping.
    Play Hide and Seek.
    Tell a secret.
    30s
  • Q8
    What does "Missed the boat" mean?
    You should be the captain.
    You should swim.
    Missed your opportunity or chance.
    You should ride a bicycle.
    30s
  • Q9
    What does "On the ball" mean?
    You are in physical education class.
    You like baseball.
    You play football.
    You are doing well.
    30s
  • Q10
    What does "A piece of cake" mean?
    It was easy.
    It was delicious.
    You are cooking.
    I am hungry.
    30s

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