EW20 : IDIOMATIC EXPRESSIONS

“A piece of cake“ refers to something that is

• hard to do

• easy to do

• impossible to complete

• delicious to eat

When you “hit the book”, it means to

• study smart

• not study

• study hard

• study in group

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5B

CCSS.L.4.5B

To “pitch in” means to

• rest

• sing

• stop

• contribute

When you “blow off steam”, it means you are

• furious

• delighted

• confused

• intrigued

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5B

CCSS.L.4.5B

“Face the music” refers to someone who have to deal with _______ consequences.

• positive

• negative

• neutral

• indecisive

“Cut to the chase” means someone wants ____ details.

• essential

• all the

• no

• fast

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5B

CCSS.L.4.5B

“Sit tight” refers to being

• quiet

• smart

• patient

• clean

This “rings a bell” means it sounds

• good

• interesting

• difficult

• familiar

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5B

CCSS.L.4.5B

“ I got over it” means that the persons no longer feel

• happy

• excited

• sad

• great

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5B

CCSS.L.4.5B

“In hot water” means you are in

• debt

• love

• trouble

• question

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5B

CCSS.L.4.5B