Quizizz on Idioms and Colloquial

Test I. Determine the correct meaning of the idiomatic expression used.

What does this idiomatic expression mean? --- It cost an arm and a leg!

• It’s very easy

• It was very expensive

• I’m going to hit the sack

• I’m going to the bed

Break a leg! means _____________________.

• Don’t give up!

• He’s crazy

• Good luck!

• It was easy!

What does this phrase mean "I’m going to hit the sack"

• I’m going to the bed

• Time to leave

• He’s crazy

• Don’t give up!

Jessica told her friend Mia who's very down to hang in there! What does Jessica mean with what she said?

• It’s very easy

• Don’t give up!

• I’m not sure what to do

• Time to leave

After their exam, the smart student exclaimed, "It’s a piece of cake!"

• He’s crazy

• Good luck!

• Time to leave

• It’s very easy

Allysa shouted "I’m on the fence!" when her mom and dad separated. What does it mean?

• I’m not sure what to do

• I’ve told a secret by mistake

• I’m upset

• Time to leave

The reporter told the cameraman that it is raining cats and dogs in his way to the studio. What does it imply?

• Time to leave

• heavy downpour

• extreme emotions

• none of this

I’ve let the cat out of the bag! means __________________.

• I am carrying a secret everywhere.

• It was very expensive

• I’ve told a secret by mistake.

• I have freed the cat.

"he looked so strange she thought he was off his rocker", she meant __________.

• He’s crazy

• He’s naïve

• He’s sane

• He’s dull

This idiomatic phrase "I’m all bent of shape!", means ______.

• I'm ecstatic

• I'm flexible

• I'm confused

• I’m upset