IDIOMS-10C (N)

Choose the correct answer:

Jose had a hard time comparing the iPhone to the Samsung phone because to him they were apples and oranges.

• A. containing too many technical details

• B. very similar

• C. completely different

• D. very complicated

Answer explanation

Jose had a hard time comparing the iPhone to the Samsung phone because to him they were apples and oranges, meaning completely different.

Câu 2. Peter is the black sheep of the family, so he is never welcomed there.

• A. a beloved member

• B. a bad and embarrassing member

• C. the only child

• D. the eldest child

Answer explanation

Peter is referred to as the 'black sheep' of the family, indicating that he is seen as a bad and embarrassing member, hence option B is the correct choice.

Câu 3. There’s a list of repairs as long as ……………….

• A. your arm

• B. a pole

• C. your arms

• D. a mile

Answer explanation

The list of repairs is as long as your arm, emphasizing a significant length for the repairs

Câu 4. I tried to talk to her, but she was as high as a ……………….

• A. kite

• B. house

• C. sky

• D. wall

Answer explanation

The phrase 'as high as a kite' is a common idiom meaning someone is under the influence of drugs or alcohol, hence the correct answer is A. kite.

Câu 5. We’re over the  ……………….! Who wouldn’t be? We’ve just won £1 million!

• A. planet

• B. clouds

• C. stars

• D. moon

Answer explanation

The correct answer is D. moon because winning £1 million is an extraordinary event that would make anyone feel like they are over the moon.

Câu 6. I’ve never really enjoyed going to the ballot or the opera; they’re not really my ……………….

• A. piece of cake

• B. sweets and candy

• C. biscuit

• D. cup of tea

Answer explanation

The correct answer is D. 'cup of tea' is an idiom meaning something that one enjoys or is suited to one's taste. In this context, the speaker is indicating that going to the ballot or the opera is not something they enjoy.

Câu 7. You never really know where you are with her as she just blows hot and cold.

• A. keeps going

• B. keeps taking things

• C. keeps changing her mood

• D. keeps testing

Answer explanation

The phrase 'blows hot and cold' means that she keeps changing her mood, hence the correct choice is C.

Câu 8. “Edwards seems like a dog with two tails this morning.” – “Haven’t you heard the news? His wife gave birth to a baby boy early this morning.”

• A. extremely happy

• B. extremely disappointed

• C. exhausted

• D. very proud

Answer explanation

The phrase 'like a dog with two tails' is used to describe extreme happiness, which fits the context of the situation where Edwards' wife gave birth to a baby boy. Therefore, the correct answer is A. extremely happy.

Câu 9. Thomas knows Paris like the back of his  ……………….. He used to be a taxi driver there for 2 years.

• A. head

• B. mind

• C. hand

• D. life

Answer explanation

Thomas knows Paris like the back of his hand means he knows it very well. The correct choice is C. hand, as it fits the idiom perfectly.

Câu 10. Josh may get into hot water when driving at full speed after drinking.

• A. get into trouble

• B. stay safe

• C. fall into disuse

• D. remain calm

Answer explanation

The phrase 'get into hot water' is an idiom meaning to get into trouble. Therefore, the correct answer is A. get into trouble.