Idioms 1-10 Review

What does the idiom 'bury the hatchet' mean?

• To make peace

• To start a fight

• To hide a weapon

• To go on a vacation

What does the expression 'cry wolf' mean?

• To be afraid of wolves

• To call for help

• To be brave

• To give a false alarm

What does the phrase 'Doubting Thomas' refer to?

• A person who is always happy

• A person who is skeptical

• A person who is very intelligent

• A person who is very religious

What does the saying 'A penny for your thoughts' mean?

• Asking someone what they are thinking

• Asking someone for money

• Asking someone for a favor

• Asking someone for a penny

What does the phrase 'Let the chips fall where they may' mean?

• To accept the outcome, whatever it may be

• To control the outcome

• To avoid the outcome

• To change the outcome

What does the idiom "happy-go-lucky" mean?

• does not plan much; accepts what happens without becoming worried; carefree 

• plans excessively; organized and scheduled; anxious

• people shouldn’t criticize others for faults that they have themselves. In otherwords, don’t be a hypocrite! 

• it is easier to get what you want by flattering people and being polite to them than by making demands.

The expression "take it with a grain of salt" means:

• To not take something too seriously or literally
• To take something at face value
• To take something with a pinch of sugar
• To take something very seriously

What does the advice that "a penny saved is a penny earned" mean?

• Saving money is not important
• Saving money is just as valuable as earning it.
• Spending money is more valuable than earning it
• A penny saved is a penny lost

What does it mean when someone says "You catch more flies with honey than vinegar?"

• It means it is easier to attract people with kindness and politeness than with rudeness or criticism.
• It means you should use a bug zapper to catch flies
• It means you should use a vacuum cleaner to catch flies
• It means you should use a fly swatter instead of honey or vinegar

What does the proverb "people who live in glass houses shouldn’t throw stones" mean?

• People who live in glass houses should throw stones
• It means people who live in glass houses are strong
• It means people who live in glass houses are wealthy
• People who have flaws or vulnerabilities should not criticize others.