WREN & MARTIN's English grammar-english idioms quiz
English Idioms Quiz
Instructions: Choose the most appropriate meaning for the underlined idiom.
Q1. It's time to call it a day; we have been working for ten hours.
(a) To take a long break
(b) To stop working on something
(c) To start a new project
(d) To call a meeting
Q2. He was over the moon when he heard the good news.
(a) Extremely happy
(b) Very confused
(c) Extremely sad
(d) Very tired
Q3. Don't beat around the bush—just tell me what happened.
(a) To speak loudly
(b) To avoid getting to the main point
(c) To tell the truth
(d) To apologize for a mistake
Q4. That new car cost me an arm and a leg.
(a) It was very cheap
(b) It was a gift
(c) It was very expensive
(d) It was stolen
Q5. When the boss asked for volunteers, everyone gave the cold shoulder.
(a) To welcome someone
(b) To intentionally ignore someone
(c) To help someone
(d) To criticize someone
Q6. I’m feeling a bit under the weather today.
(a) Feeling very energetic
(b) Feeling slightly ill
(c) Feeling very happy
(d) Feeling overwhelmed
Q7. We need to see eye to eye on this project to succeed.
(a) To argue frequently
(b) To be in full agreement
(c) To avoid each other
(d) To watch someone closely
Q8. The secret is finally out of the bag.
(a) To keep a secret
(b) To lose something important
(c) A secret has been revealed
(d) To tell a lie
Q9. She decided to bite the bullet and go to the dentist.
(a) To perform a difficult task reluctantly
(b) To enjoy an experience
(c) To cancel an appointment
(d) To eat healthy food
Q10. That’s a blessing in disguise.
(a) A bad situation that is clearly unlucky
(b) A good thing that seemed bad at first
(c) Something that is impossible to achieve
(d) A common occurrence
Answer Key
| Q.No | Answer |
| 1 | (b) |
| 2 | (a) |
| 3 | (b) |
| 4 | (c) |
| 5 | (b) |
| 6 | (b) |
| 7 | (b) |
| 8 | (c) |
| 9 | (a) |
| 10 | (b) |
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