TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE OF ENGLISH IDIOMS

I didn’t mean to _______; I was just trying to be honest, so I told her what really happened.
1. make a long story short
2. let the cat out of the bag
3. steal the show
4. hit the nail on the head
I didn’t expect to see you here! What a pleasant surprise to run into you _______.
1. out of the blue
2. behind the eight ball
3. up in the air
4. on cloud nine
Instead of discussing irrelevant details, let’s _______ and address the core issue.
1. kick the bucket
2. break the ice
3. go the extra mile
4. cut to the chase
I may have _______ by agreeing to organize the entire event by myself.
1. turned over a new leaf
2. let the cat out of the bag
3. killed two birds with one stone
4. bitten off more than I can chew
At the awkward family reunion, Jenny tried to _______ by telling a funny story.
1. spill the beans
2. let the cat out of the bag
3. kill two birds with one stone
4. break the ice
As the wedding day approached, Tom began to _______ about the big step.
1. get cold feet
2. break a leg
3. beat around the bush
4. steal the show
In that crowded marketplace, vendors selling cheap sunglasses are _______; I'm sure you'll find something you like.
1. the devil's advocate
2. the elephant in the room
3. a dime a dozen
4. like fish out of water
After the failed negotiation, we were forced _______ and start from scratch.
1. to break a leg
2. to beat around the bush
3. to get back to square one
4. to bury the hatchet
I know you're upset about losing the game, but remember, _______; it won’t do you any good.
1. don’t put all your eggs in one basket
2. don't cry over spilled milk
3. don’t judge a book by its cover
4. don’t count your chickens before they hatch
Although tempted to confront him, she decided to _______ and avoid escalating the situation.
1. let sleeping dogs lie
2. kick the bucket
3. make ends meet
4. break the ice
You've been given all the necessary information; now _______.
1. give me the benefit of the doubt
2. the ball is in your court
3. your guess is as good as mine
4. let's go Dutch
By attending the conference, she hoped to _______ by networking and presenting her research.
1. break the ice
2. burn the midnight oil
3. kill two birds with one stone
4. make ends meet
Let’s _______ by scheduling the first meeting to discuss our plans.
1. roll the dice
2. jump the gun
3. get the ball rolling
4. throw in the towel
We’ll need to reschedule the picnic; the weather forecast says _______.
1. we are under the weather
2. we're snowed under
3. it’s as right as rain
4. it’s raining cats and dogs
Instead of giving a direct answer, she tends _______ when asked about her plans.
1. to make a long story short
2. to beat around the bush
3. to get back to square one
4. to bite off more than she can chew
When the teacher announced a pop quiz, the students were _______, they paid close attention to the instructions.
1. back to square one
2. on cloud nine
3. all ears
4. getting cold feet
After years of feuding, they decided to _______ and make amends.
1. throw down the gauntlet
2. bury the hatchet
3. throw in the towel
4. burn bridges
Despite the setback, she stayed optimistic and believed that _______.
1. every dog has its day
2. every rose has its thorn
3. every cloud has a silver lining
4. every little bit helps
After years of mocking others for their lack of skills, he finally _______ when he was ridiculed in public.
1. added insult to injury
2. went the extra mile
3. let sleeping dogs lie
4. got a taste of his own medicine
To ensure customer satisfaction, the company is willing to _______.
1. go with the flow
2. go the extra mile
3. jump the gun
4. go off the deep end
She _______ when she pointed out the main flaw in the proposal.
1. hit the nail on the head
2. threw caution to the wind
3. turned a blind eye
4. let sleeping dogs lie
I'm feeling a bit tired and achy; I think I might _______.
1. hit the books
2. be under the weather
3. be off the chain
4. ring a bell
You're _______ if you think he'll lend you any money; he's always broke.
1. throwing caution to the wind
2. barking up the wrong tree
3. up in the air
4. crying over spilled milk
Why did Sarah's plan to surprise her parents fail? - Because she ________ and accidentally revealed her intentions too early.
1. pulled their leg
2. jumped the gun
3. stole the show
4. took it with a pinch of salt
How did Mark react when he found out his flight was delayed for just an hour? – He was furious, but I think he overreacted, he ______.
1. turned over a new leaf
2. made a mountain out of a molehill
3. missed the boat
4. was on cloud nine
Why was Rachel smiling from ear to ear after the promotion announcement? Because ____.
1. she turned over a new leaf
2. she was up in the air
3. she was on cloud nine
4. she spilled the beans
How should we approach that unbelievable story your friend has just told us? – I would ______.
1. take it with a pinch of salt
2. make a mountain out of a molehill
3. turn over a new leaf
4. bury the hatchet
"How long do you think this meeting will go on for, Marsha?" asked Barb. - "_______," said Marsha, shrugging her shoulders.
1. A picture is worth a thousand words
2. You’re pulling my leg
3. It is not rocket science
4. Your guess is as good as mine
Although she was not the main guest speaker, she gained a standing ovation from the audience because her heartfelt speech _________.
1. missed the boat
2. spilled the beans
3. stole the show
4. turned over a new leaf
Ever since she adopted him, that dog has been _______. She showers him with love and attention.
1. barking up the wrong tree
2. a hard nut to crack
3. the apple of her eye
4. a shot in the dark

TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE OF ENGLISH IDIOMS - Level C1

Quiz