Idioms and Phrases
English Language
Idioms and Phrases starts at 5 and continues till grade 12.
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Explain the meaning of the idiom 'once in a blue moon'.
Explain the meaning of the idiom 'to bite the bullet'.
Explain the meaning of the idiom 'to call it a day'.
Explain the meaning of the idiom 'to have a chip on your shoulder'.
In the context of teamwork, what does 'pulling your weight' mean?
In the sentence, 'After the argument, he decided to bury the hatchet,' what does 'bury the hatchet' mean?
In the sentence, 'He decided to face the music after failing the test,' what does 'face the music' mean?
In the sentence, 'He is known for always having his head in the clouds,' what does 'having his head in the clouds' mean?
Choose the correct meaning of the idiom: 'A blessing in disguise'.
(1) A disguised person
(2) A good thing that seemed bad at first
(3) A religious ceremony
(4) A hidden curse
Choose the correct meaning of the idiom: 'The ball is in your court'.
(1) You are playing tennis
(2) It is your turn to take action
(3) You are in trouble
(4) You are in a safe place
Choose the correct meaning of the idiom: 'To be caught between a rock and a hard place'.
(1) To be outdoors
(2) To be in a difficult situation with no easy solution
(3) To be strong
(4) To be lost
Choose the correct meaning of the idiom: 'To be in the same boat'.
(1) To travel together
(2) To be in the same situation
(3) To be lost at sea
(4) To compete against each other
Fill in the blank: If someone 'beats around the bush', they _______.
Fill in the blank: If someone 'breaks new ground', they _______.
Fill in the blank: If someone 'catches you red-handed', you are caught _______.
Fill in the blank: If someone 'goes the extra mile', they _______.
True or False: 'A piece of cake' means something is very difficult.
True or False: 'Burning the midnight oil' means to work late into the night.
True or False: The idiom 'hit the nail on the head' means to do or say something exactly right.
True or False: 'To be a dark horse' means to be an unexpected winner.
