The American English Idioms Quiz

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Are you ready to take the American English idioms quiz? Give it a try, then! An idiom is a phrase or expression that shows a figurative, non-literal meaning attached to the phrase; However, some phrases become figurative idioms that also retain the literal meaning of the phrase. Categorized as formulaic language, an idiom's figurative meaning differs from the literal meaning. This quiz is about American idioms. Let's see how much you know! All the best to you!

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The American English Idioms Quiz

My friend has a big ________________________. He is angry because his father will not pay his college tuition.

If you need some ___________________, you should go to the beach. That's the best place to relax.

I know you cannot find a job, but don't get discouraged. You have to ________________________ in this __________________________.

I do have time to work on this software project. You can ___________________, and please _________________ about all the new developments.

The district manager is coming into town next week. Do you think we need to _____________________ her?

Let's get together next Friday. Maybe we can go to a park, but it depends on the weather. Let's _______________________.

My best friend almost became a state representative. It was ______________________________. He lost by 500 votes.

His wife is angry that he was _______________________________. He is really ____________________.

Don't talk about our project so loudly! It's so quiet in here ________________________ and _____________________.

This work project will take all week! But let's _________________ and ________________ so we can ____________________ on time.

The immigration official seemed sympathetic, but he said that his ____________________. He could not help us.

He is a great athlete, but if you ask him a question about anything besides soccer, it's as if __________________________________.

Please don't ______________________ at the family reunion. My parents don't need to know about your alcohol problem or the fact that I lost my job.

She is a very good worker. She arrives every day at 9:00am ________________ and she will always _____________________ if she is not sure of how to do something.

I believe I can meet with you on Wednesday. I have another appointment, but it's not

I cannot believe that your husband is having an affair for the third time since you married. _____________________! Tell him that this is ___________________ and you're leaving him.

My sister is starting her third year of college, but her future plans are still _____________________. She is not a practical person. She always has her ____________________.

I know you love to create animation and interactive forms, but if our website has too many ___________________, the site might become annoying to some users. Let's _______________ each feature and choose the ones we need carefully.

My friend can teach you how to play tennis. It's _________________ to him, and he's a pleasant person, very ___________________ and agreeable.

I think that new employee is annoying. She either _________________ or ________________ on her work projects. I never know what will happen.

When the teacher asked me the question, I ________________________. I had studied and should have known the answer, but I just forgot.

If you want to be a great athlete, remember there's ______________________. It _______________________________ to become better than everyone else.

"Wow, Jim really __________________ when he started talking about cell phone technology. The meeting was supposed to be about customer service." "Yeah, ___________________________! The way he was talking, you would think he didn't know what human beings are!"

Mary is so difficult to work with. She's always late, and when she wants to explain something, she takes all day. I can't believe they won't fire her, but I suppose ________________________.

________________________________, the kitchen is a mess. I try to get my daughter to clean up after herself, but it ________________________.

I know you are depressed after losing in the competition, but __________________. You should ______________________ and start training for a new competition.

My sister called and said she wanted to talk, but really she wanted to criticize my career choices. She knows how to _____________________! Next time, I won't answer the phone.

He's a great mechanic. He can fix any type of engine because he's such a __________________. But he has a ____________________. He ______________________ about anything besides cars.

I was offered a job, but the salary is not very high. I'm tired now, so I'm going to _________________ and _________________. Maybe I will know what to do in the morning.

I saw my old friend the other day. It was awkward because we got into a big argument the last time I saw her five years ago. But everything worked out. She said the old issues are ___________________ and she has ___________________ about anything I said.

The technology companies have to _____________________ in order to create new, __________________ devices that people will appreciate. Then, they have to create updates to __________________.

As your friend, I have to _________________. Your hair and your clothes are a mess. No one will hire you when you look like this. If you want to __________________, you need to ______________________.

I was depressed about my new job as manager because it was so hard. But my mother came to visit and that was ________________________. She cheered me up and helped me to gain confidence.

This is a great car, but it _______________________. We need to buy something more ecnomical.

Never mind. I was being sarcastic. Please take what I said __________________________.

I know you're busy, but I really need your help with the new project. What can I say to ___________________?

I cannot grant your request. It's ________________________. There is no point in talking about it anymore. We have to _______________________.

You should not complain to the director about our work team issues. If you do that, you're _________________________ because the director doesn't like to get involved in coworker complaints.

He would have applied at Microsoft, but he worked there five years ago, and he _____________________. They will see the bad reports in his file and __________________.

I know you are worried about your public presentation, but stay positive and _____________________. Oh and by the way, _______________!

I know you cannot find a job, but don't get discouraged. You have to in this __.

I do have time to work on this software project. You can ___, and please _ about all the new developments.

His wife is angry that he was ___________. He is really .

Don't talk about our project so loudly! It's so quiet in here ____ and _.

This work project will take all week! But let's _ and so we can ____ on time.

She is a very good worker. She arrives every day at 9:00am and she will always _____ if she is not sure of how to do something.

I cannot believe that your husband is having an affair for the third time since you married. ___! Tell him that this is _ and you're leaving him.

My sister is starting her third year of college, but her future plans are still _. She is not a practical person. She always has her .

I know you love to create animation and interactive forms, but if our website has too many _____, the site might become annoying to some users. Let's _ each feature and choose the ones we need carefully.

My friend can teach you how to play tennis. It's _ to him, and he's a pleasant person, very ___ and agreeable.

I think that new employee is annoying. She either _ or on her work projects. I never know what will happen.

If you want to be a great athlete, remember there's . It _________ to become better than everyone else.

"Wow, Jim really when he started talking about cell phone technology. The meeting was supposed to be about customer service." "Yeah, _________! The way he was talking, you would think he didn't know what human beings are!"

________, the kitchen is a mess. I try to get my daughter to clean up after herself, but it .

I know you are depressed after losing in the competition, but . You should ____ and start training for a new competition.

He's a great mechanic. He can fix any type of engine because he's such a . But he has a . He ____ about anything besides cars.

I was offered a job, but the salary is not very high. I'm tired now, so I'm going to _ and _. Maybe I will know what to do in the morning.

I saw my old friend the other day. It was awkward because we got into a big argument the last time I saw her five years ago. But everything worked out. She said the old issues are _ and she has _ about anything I said.

The technology companies have to _ in order to create new, devices that people will appreciate. Then, they have to create updates to .

As your friend, I have to _. Your hair and your clothes are a mess. No one will hire you when you look like this. If you want to , you need to ________.

I cannot grant your request. It's __. There is no point in talking about it anymore. We have to _.

He would have applied at Microsoft, but he worked there five years ago, and he ___. They will see the bad reports in his file and .

I know you are worried about your public presentation, but stay positive and _______. Oh and by the way, _!