English Expressions Quiz

Which idiom means to think in an original way in a creative way?

• Think inside the box

• Think within the box

• Think outside the box

• Think around the box

Instead of saying 'Let's not make advanced plans, let's decide as we go or while it's happening', what can we say?

• Let's play it by ear

• Let's play it by eye

• Let's play it by hand

• Let's play it by nose

Which idiomatic expression means an important topic that everyone is avoiding, an obvious reality that no one wants to talk about?

• The elephant in the room

• The lion in the room

• The tiger in the room

• The bear in the room

Which idiomatic expression means to do something that is exactly right, to identify or address something accurately?

• Hit the nail on the hand

• Hit the nail on the foot

• Hit the nail on the arm

• Hit the nail on the head

If we want to say 'We got permission or we got approval to do something', which idiomatic expression can we use?

• We got the blue light

• We got the yellow light

• We got the red light

• We got the green light

Which idiomatic expression means the situation is not certain, it's not yet decided?

• It's up in the water

• It's up in the ground

• It's up in the air

• It's up in the sky

If we want to say 'He got fired, he lost his job', which idiomatic expression can we use?

• He got the axe

• He got the sword

• He got the shield

• He got the bow

Which idiomatic expression means to make a mistake or to miss an opportunity at a very important moment?

• Drop the ball

• Hit the ball

• Kick the ball

• Throw the ball

Which idiomatic expression means to have a lot of work to do or too many responsibilities?

• A lot on my knife

• A lot on my plate

• A lot on my fork

• A lot on my spoon

Which idiomatic expression means to do something the cheapest way or the easiest way, to take shortcuts or to compromise the quality?

• Cut the square

• Cut the circle

• Cut corners

• Cut the triangle