Idioms Quiz 2

Choose the word that fits best:

as flat as a _____

• flower

• horse

• pancake

• waterfall

What does the underlined phrase mean?

The team is in bad shape. They have not won any games.

• The team is shaped wrong.

• The team is not doing well.

• The team needs new hats.

• The team is doing very well.

Choose the word that fits best:

as quiet as a _____

• car

• mouse

• bird

• dog

What does the underlined phrase mean?

When Mel saw how high the mountain was, he got cold feet and didn't want to climb it.

• to be scared and nervous

• to be happy

• to try new things

• to be very cold

Choose the word or phrase that fits best:

as sweet as _____

• a hat

• candy

• pizza

• a leaf

Which phrase fits best?

Dominique likes to _____ that she is a princess.

• make sure

• make haste

• make-believe

• make a mess

What does the underlined word mean?

Patty was tired, but she had to go to work soon. She took a quick catnap before she had to leave.

• a short sleep

• to sleep all night

• to be very busy

• to not go to work

Choose the word that fits best:

as clean as a _____

• dog

• floor

• cloud

• whistle

Which word or phrase fits best?

Something that doesn't seem right smells _____.

• like a rose

• fishy

• good

• like a nose

What does the underlined phrase mean?

We shouldn't cross the street until all the cars are gone. It is better to be safe than sorry.

• It is better to be extra-careful than to have regrets later.

• It is better to put your money in the bank.

• You should always say sorry.

• Never cross a street without another person.