Idioms and Phrases Quiz – Improve English

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What does the idiom “break the ice” mean?

A.To start a conversation

B.To shatter something cold

C.To get into trouble

D.To feel nervous

What does the phrase “a piece of cake” mean?

A.Something very easy

B.A delicious dessert

C.A difficult task

D.A rare opportunity

What does “hit the nail on the head” mean?

A.To be exactly right

B.To hurt someone

C.To fix something quickly

D.To miss the point

What does the idiom “spill the beans” mean?

A.To reveal a secret

B.To cook food

C.To waste something

D.To clean up

What does “once in a blue moon” mean?

A.Very rarely

B.Every day

C.Twice a month

D.Very often

What does “under the weather” mean?

A.Feeling ill

B.Enjoying the weather

C.Working outdoors

D.Traveling

What does the phrase “cost an arm and a leg” mean?

A.Very expensive

B.Free of cost

C.Cheap and affordable

D.Worthless

What does “bite the bullet” mean?

A.Face a difficult situation bravely

B.Eat something hard

C.Avoid a problem

D.Argue with someone

What does “burn the midnight oil” mean?

A.Work late into the night

B.Waste energy

C.Start a fire

D.Sleep early

What does “let the cat out of the bag” mean?

A.Reveal a secret accidentally

B.Catch a cat

C.Hide something carefully

D.Make a mistake

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