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Day 30 Worksheet: Idiom Quiz

I. Tick the correct meaning of the underlined idiom.

  1. He ____________ buying the right companies at the right time. That’s why he’s so rich.
  • shoulders the blame for
  • is in over his head
  • has an eye for
  1. I’m sorry, _____________________. If you don’t start working harder, you won’t get a promotion.
  • You need to face the blame
  • You need to face the facts
  • You need to face the bill
  • You have a pretty face
  1. Who ____________ in Bangalore? Is it Mr. Shah? He is a great manager!
  • has our eye
  • shoulders our blame
  • heads our team
  1. She’s a brave person. She ________________ when everything fell apart. It takes a strong person to take responsibility like that.
  • footed the bill
  • shouldered the blame
  • was in under her head
  1. You’re lucky your company is ____________ for this fancy hotel. It would have cost a fortune to pay for it yourself. My company put me in a hostel.
  • heading the team
  • shouldering the blame
  • footing the bill
  • facing the facts
  1. You really have ____________ selecting the right fabrics. No wonder you’re such a successful designer!
  • an eye for
  • a shoulder for
  • a face for
  • a back for
  1. When you __________________, you’ll find the strength to shut this business down and start over.
  • foot the facts
  • shoulder the facts
  • face the facts
  • face the foot
  1. After the storm, the mayor refused to ____________ for the huge delay in restoring electricity to thousands of residents.
  • head the team
  • shoulder the blame
  • have an eye for
  1. Donald Trump really ____________ investing in real estate projects. I suppose that’s what has made him a billionaire.
  • has a shoulder for
  • has a face for
  • has an eye for

  

II. Frame sentences with the following idioms.

  1. actions speak louder than words
  • Definition: Refers to the idea that it’s better to do something than just talk about it.
  • Example: “He always tells his parents that he loves them, but he never actually does anything nice for them. Someone should teach him that actions speak louder than words.”
  1. add fuel to the fire
  • Definition: Something that worsens an already bad situation
  • Example: “I wanted to intervene when they were yelling at each other, but that would have just added fuel to the fire.”
  1. all bark and no bite
  • Definition: Being verbally threatening, but unwilling to do anything significant
  • Example: “He keeps threatening to shut down our paper after we ran that article about him, but I don’t think he will. In my opinion, he’s all bark and no bite.”
  1. beating around the bush
  • Definition: Avoiding the main issue
  • Example: “I kept trying to steer the conversation, but he wouldn’t stop beating around the bush, bringing up things totally off-topic.”
  1. a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush
  • Definition: It’s better to have a small, secured advantage than the possibility of a bigger one. It’s better to stick with what you have than risk it for something greater.
  • Example: “Someone offered me Rs 1000 to buy my old TV. I was hoping to sell it for Rs 2000, but I have a feeling this is the best offer I’ll get for a while, and I need that money now. A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush, right?”
  1. come hell or high water
  • Definition: Possible obstacles in your path.
  • Example: “I promise you, come hell or high water, we are going to make it to your party tonight!
  1. cry over spilt milk
  • Definition: Complaining about a loss or failure from the past.
  • Example: “She was mad that he broke her vase, but it was an accident, and there’s no use crying over spilt milk anyway, so she forgave him.”
  1. hit the nail on the head
  • Definition: Do or say exactly the correct thing.
  • Example: “I really hit the nail on the head when I guessed they were getting married.”
  1. piece of cake
  • Definition: Something that is easy to understand or accomplish.
  • Example: “My math homework last night was a piece of cake! I finished it ten minutes.”
  1. spill the beans
  • Definition: Tell a secret.
  • Example: “My three-year-old spilled the beans about the surprise birthday party we were planning.”

 

 

EDUFOLKS TIPS

Idioms

  • Idioms give more insight about the character.
  • Practice idioms before using them. 
  • Learn few and keep using them in your sentences, rather than learning all.  Remember, there are more than ten thousand idioms in English.

 

 

Answers:

I. Tick the correct meaning of the underlined idiom.

  1. He has an eye for buying the right companies at the right time. That’s why he’s so rich.
  2. I’m sorry, you need to face the facts. If you don’t start working harder, you won’t get a promotion.
  3. Who heads our team in Bangalore? Is it Mr. Shah? He is a great manager!
  4. She’s a brave person. She shouldered the blame when everything fell apart. It takes a strong person to take responsibility like that.
  5. You’re lucky your company is footing the bill for this fancy hotel. It would have cost a fortune to pay for it yourself. My company put me in a hostel.
  6. You really have an eye for selecting the right fabrics. No wonder you’re such a successful designer!
  7. When you face the facts, you’ll find the strength to shut this business down and start over.
  8. After the storm, the mayor refused to shoulder the blame for the huge delay in restoring electricity to thousands of residents.
  9. Donald Trump really has an eye for investing in real estate projects. I suppose that’s what has made him a billionaire.

 

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