Grade 6 Primary English ā Idiomatic expressions Quiz
1. I canāt afford this Channel purse! It __________!
2. I canāt believe you _____. Now he knows about the surprise birthday party!Ā
3. I donāt really like going out to the mall anymore. Not in this pandemic. I only go _______.
4. Iām sorry I canāt come into work today. Iām ________. I have a sore throat and runny nose.
5. have been trying to figure this out for ages. Thanks so much, youāre right. You _______.
6. The science test was easier than some of the homework we had. Oh boy, it sure was a ______.
7. She may seem strict but underneath she hasĀ a heart of gold
8. I canāt afford this purse! It __________. I wonāt be able to pay my rent!
9. His birthday was supposed to be a surprise! I canāt believe you _____. Now he knows!
10. Ha! John has been promising to paint the house for five yearsā¦. Maybe when _______.
11. Yeah, itāll _______. I need to sign some papers at Jennyās school anyway so iāll pick her up for you too.
12. I donāt really like going out to bars anymore. I only go _______.
13. They tried ________ when installing the pipes for the house and now we have leaks only one month after purchasing it!
14. We missed our flight to Paris because the connecting flight was late and to ______, they made us pay for a new ticket as if it was our fault!
15. I canāt wait to see you perform on stage tonight! ______!
16. Jane is just never on time to work, itās really annoying. O wow, ______ , here she comes.
17. So weāre going to London, then Munich, then we will fly out of Athens, right? Great. Iām so glad to be traveling with someone I _______ with.
18. Wow, she found her dream man and has now landed an amazing job. She really does have ______.
19. OK, she might not be the most attractive but _________. Iām sure she is a sweetheart.
20. I have been trying to figure this out for ages. Thanks so much, youāre right. You _______.
21. What does 'speak of the devil' mean?
The idiom 'speak of the devil' means to mention someone and then they appear shortly afterwards.
22. What does 'raining cats and dogs' mean?
The idiom 'raining cats and dogs' means raining heavily.
23. What does 'hit the nail on the head' mean?
The idiom 'hit the nail on the head' means to describe precisely or accurately.
24. What does 'once in a blue moon' mean?
The idiom 'once in a blue moon' means something that happens very rarely.
25. What does 'cost an arm and a leg' mean?
The idiom 'cost an arm and a leg' means something is very costly or expensive.
26. What does 'kick the bucket' mean?
The idiom 'kick the bucket' is slang for dying or passing away.
27. What does 'by the skin of your teeth' mean?
The idiom 'by the skin of your teeth' means to just barely succeed in doing something.
28. What does 'cost an arm and a leg' mean?
The idiom 'cost an arm and a leg' means something is very costly or expensive.
29. What does 'burn the midnight oil' mean?
The idiom 'burn the midnight oil' means to work or study late into the night.
30. What does 'hold your horses' mean?
The idiom 'hold your horses' means to be patient and wait.
31. What does 'piece of cake' mean?
The idiom 'piece of cake' means something that is very easy to do.
32. What does 'best of both worlds' mean?
The idiom 'best of both worlds' means enjoying the advantages of two different choices simultaneously.
33. What does the idiom 'a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush' mean?
This idiom means that it is better to have something definite that is secure, rather than to risk losing it by trying to acquire something better.
34. What does the idiom 'don't count your chickens before they hatch' mean?
This idiom means that one should not rely on something that has not yet happened, as it may not come to fruition.
35. What does the idiom 'hit the nail on the head' mean?
This idiom means that someone has managed to describe a situation perfectly or to find the right solution to a problem.
36. What does the idiom 'barking up the wrong tree' mean?
This idiom means that someone is pursuing a mistaken or misguided course of action.
37. What does the idiom 'burn the midnight oil' mean?
This idiom means to work late into the night, especially studying or working on a project.
38. What does the idiom 'out of the blue' mean?
This idiom means that something happens suddenly and unexpectedly, without any warning or preparation.
39. What does the idiom 'cost an arm and a leg' mean?
This idiom means that something is very costly or expensive.
40. What does the idiom 'raining cats and dogs' mean?
This idiom means that it is raining very heavily.
41. What does the idiom 'piece of cake' mean?
This idiom means that something is very easy to do.
42. What does the idiom 'once in a blue moon' mean?
This idiom means that something happens very rarely or not often at all.
43. What does the idiom 'when pigs fly' mean?
This idiom means that something is impossible or extremely unlikely to happen.
44. What does the idiom 'kick the bucket' mean?
This idiom means to die or to pass away.
45. What does the idiom 'don't put all your eggs in one basket' mean?
This idiom means that one should not put all their resources or hopes in one possibility, as there is a risk of losing everything.
46. What does the idiom 'skeletons in the closet' mean?
This idiom means that someone has hidden secrets or embarrassing things from their past that they do not want others to know about.
47. What does the idiom 'break the ice' mean?
This idiom means to initiate a conversation or activity to make people feel more relaxed and comfortable.
48. What does the idiom 'silver lining' mean?
This idiom means that even in a difficult or unfortunate situation, there is a positive or hopeful element to be found.
49. What does the idiom 'jump on the bandwagon' mean?
This idiom means to start doing something that is currently popular or fashionable, often without really thinking about it.
50. What does the idiom 'make a long story short' mean?
This idiom means to give only the most important parts of a long story or explanation.
51. What does the idiom 'ball is in your court' mean?
This idiom means that someone has the responsibility for making a decision or taking action in a particular situation.
52. What does the idiom 'needle in a haystack' mean?
This idiom means that something is extremely hard to find or locate.
53. What does the idiom 'be all ears' mean?
This idiom means that someone is eager and willing to listen to what someone has to say.
54. What does the idiom 'keep your chin up' mean?
This idiom means to stay positive and optimistic in tough or challenging situations.
55. What does the idiom 'let the cat out of the bag' mean?
This idiom means to disclose a secret or reveal something that was meant to be kept hidden.
56. What does the idiom 'hit the hay' mean?
This idiom means to go to bed or to go to sleep.
57. What does the idiom 'be on cloud nine' mean?
This idiom means to be in a state of complete happiness or bliss.
58. What does the idiom 'wear your heart on your sleeve' mean?
This idiom means that someone makes their feelings or emotions apparent and does not hide them from others.
59. What does the idiom 'burn bridges' mean?
This idiom means to do or say something that will make it impossible to return to a previous positive relationship or situation.