Idiom Quiz

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Understanding Idioms Quiz

Test your knowledge of common idioms with our engaging quiz! Each question will challenge your understanding of what these phrases really mean in everyday language. Ideal for language lovers, students, and anyone looking to polish their idiomatic expressions.

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What does the idiom mean?: They're up in arms about the new management structure.

They like the new management structure.

They are angry about the new management structure.

They are raising their arms in happiness at the new management structure.

What does the idiom mean?: “His doctor said that his illness was brought on by stress and recommended that he stop burning the candle at both ends.”

He needs to stop using candles so recklessly.

He is working excessively hard.

His illness was caused by bad candle smoke.

What does the idiom mean?: “Once in a blue moon I go to the cinema, only when there's a film I really, really want to see.

I go to the cinema often.

I rarely go to the cinema.

I only go to the cinema when the moon is out.

What does the idiom mean?: When the auditor asked for more shreds evidence, the treasury department stirred up a Hornet's nest because they did not have more.

The auditor pleased the treasury department.

The auditor upset the treasury department.

The auditor brought hornets to the treasury department.

What does the idiom mean?: Since going to college, he has kept his old friends at arm's length.

He is keeping his friends at a distance.

He is keeping his friends close to his arms.

His friends all have arm tattoos.

What does the idiom mean?: He did not want to say anything, or allow anyone else to say anything that might upset the apple cart.

He didn't want anyone to say anything to ruin the surprise party.

He didn't want anyone to know he stole a full cart of apples.

He does not want anyone to say something that might cause a problem.

What does the idiom mean?: “I have been head over heels about my girlfriend since the day I met her.”

I've been irritated by my girlfriend since I've met her.

I've been confused by my girlfriend since I've met her.

I've been completely in love with my girlfriend since I've met her.

What does the idiom mean?: It wouldn't make sense to go this far and then let a fight spoil her plans.

Ruin her plans.

Finish her plans.

Celebrate her plans.

What does the idiom mean?: I wish I could help you, but my back is against the wall because I don't get paid for two more weeks.

I don't want to help you.

I broke my back and won't get paid for two more weeks.

I'd like to help you, but I can't because I don't get paid for two more weeks.

What does the idiom mean?: I think he's bitten off more than he can chew taking all those classes.

He's taking many cooking classes.

He's doing something that is potentially too difficult for him.

He is brave for taking so many classes.

What does the idiom mean?: “Jill has been burning the midnight oil lately; I guess she has a big exam coming up.”

Jill has been studying late into the night.

Jill uses an oil lamp in while studying.

Jill is exhausted and has run out of energy.

What does the idiom mean?: There is a chicken and egg situation here.

There is a chicken and egg in the room.

What came first in the situation?

A chicken laid an egg in the room.

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