Test Yourself 3 Idioms
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What do these idioms mean? Choose the correct option.Harry's bark is worse than his bite.
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Harry owns a very fierce dog.
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Harry is not in very good health.
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Harry talks more than he eats.
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Harry is not as frightening as he seems.
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Test yourself with 'Test yourself 3 Idioms' to understand and interpret common English idioms. This quiz assesses your ability to decipher idiomatic expressions used in everyday language, enhancing your comprehension and linguistic skills.
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His smart new laptop fell off the back of a lorry.
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His new laptop is already broken.
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His new laptop is stolen property.
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He bought his new lorry very cheaply.
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He was given a new laptop as a surprise present.
Correct Answer
A. His new laptop is stolen property.Explanation
The given correct answer suggests that the reason the laptop fell off the back of a lorry is because it is stolen property. This implies that the laptop was being transported illegally and was not meant to be sold or owned by the person who had it.Rate this question:
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My brother is driving me round the bend at the moment.
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My brother is not a good driver.
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My brother is taking me on holiday.
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My brother is being very annoying.
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My brother is giving me a lot of help.
Correct Answer
A. My brother is being very annoying.Explanation
The phrase "driving me round the bend" is an idiomatic expression that means someone is irritating or annoying. Therefore, the correct answer "My brother is being very annoying" accurately reflects the meaning of the given phrase.Rate this question:
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Hilary arrived at our house out of the blue this morning.
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Hilary was dressed unusually smartly.
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It was a lovely day when Hilary arrived.
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We weren't expecting Hilary to arrive.
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Hilary was feeling depressed.
Correct Answer
A. We weren't expecting Hilary to arrive.Explanation
The correct answer is "We weren't expecting Hilary to arrive." This is because the previous statements mention that Hilary arrived unexpectedly ("out of the blue") and that the speaker wasn't anticipating Hilary's arrival. The other statements about Hilary's appearance, the weather, and their mood are not directly related to the expectation of Hilary's arrival.Rate this question:
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Cecilia poured her heart out to me.
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Cecilia told me her secret feelings.
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Cecilia was very angry with me.
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Cecilia and I did some exercises.
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Cecilia and I fell in love with each other
Correct Answer
A. Cecilia told me her secret feelings.Explanation
The correct answer is "Cecilia told me her secret feelings." This is because the phrase "poured her heart out" suggests that Cecilia shared her deepest emotions or thoughts with the speaker. The other options do not convey the same level of emotional disclosure.Rate this question:
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Complete thee idioms. Choose the correct option.The singer said she was over the .............. at receiving such an important award.
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Rainbow
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Moon
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Stars
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Sun
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A. MoonExplanation
The singer said she was over the moon at receiving such an important award. This means that she was extremely happy and excited about receiving the award. The phrase "over the moon" is an idiom that is used to express great joy or delight. In this context, it shows the singer's overwhelming happiness and appreciation for the recognition she received.Rate this question:
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My new colleague is a bit of a rough ............... but I think I'm going to like him once I get used to him.
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Stone
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rock
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Diamond
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Pearl
Correct Answer
A. DiamondExplanation
The phrase "rough diamond" is a common idiom used to describe someone who may appear rough or unrefined on the surface, but has great potential or hidden qualities. In this context, the speaker is saying that their new colleague may come across as rough initially, but they believe that once they get to know him better, they will appreciate his positive qualities.Rate this question:
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I wouldn't behave like that if I were in your ………..... .
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Shoes
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Trousers
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Socks
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Boots
Correct Answer
A. ShoesExplanation
The phrase "in your shoes" is a common idiom that means to be in someone else's situation or position. In this context, the speaker is saying that they would not behave in the same way if they were in the other person's situation. Therefore, the correct answer is "shoes."Rate this question:
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Marco never stays in one place for long. He always gets ............. feet and sets off on his travels again.
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Chilly
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itchy
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Dusty
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Shaky
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A. itchyExplanation
Marco never stays in one place for long because he always gets itchy feet and sets off on his travels again. This phrase is a metaphorical expression meaning that Marco becomes restless and eager to explore new places, hence the use of "itchy feet" to describe his desire to travel.Rate this question:
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I'm afraid I can't give you the answer off the top of my ………..... but I'll find it out for you.
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Tongue
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Hand
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Mind
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Head
Correct Answer
A. TongueExplanation
The phrase "off the top of my tongue" is a play on the common phrase "off the top of my head," which means to give an answer without thinking too deeply about it. In this context, the speaker is admitting that they don't know the answer immediately, but they are willing to find it out for the person asking. Therefore, the correct answer is "tongue."Rate this question:
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